November 22, 2015 - Sacred Heart Church

November 22, 2015 - Sacred Heart Church

Photos by Alice Gutierrez
55 Years of Fall Luncheon Fun!
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SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday: 5:30pm
Sunday: 6:45am, 8:00am, *9:30am
11:00am, 5:30pm *Signed for hearing impaired
Domingo: 12:45pm & 2:30pm (Español)
HOLY DAYS / DIAS SANTOS
(Days of Obligation)
English - Vigil: 5:30pm
7:00am, 9:00am, 12noon, 5:30pm
Español: 7:30pm
WEEKDAY MASSES
CONFESSIONS
Mon-Fri: 7:00am & 5:30pm
Weekdays: 6:30am & 5:00pm
(20 min. before Mass)
Saturday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm & 8:00pm
WEDDINGS
By appointment, 6-month advance notice.
PASTOR
Fr. Tom Baker
ASSOCIATE PASTORS
Fr. Gerald Osuagwu
Fr. Raymont Medina
BAPTISMS
English: 3rd Saturday of each month.
Call 948-3011.
Spanish: El primer Sabado de cada mes.
Llame 942-7853.
Pastors Corner
Nov. 22, 2015
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34th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Christ the King
Christ the King marks the end and the beginning. He is the Alpha
and the Omega, the first and the last. This celebration marks the end of the
Church year and next week the beginning of a new year (Advent). This celebration reminds us that at the end of the world Christ the King will return to
begin something new and eternal. The fact that Christ will return is celebrated
today. The need to prepare for this return ought to be an everyday priority. Next Sunday, the first Sunday of Advent, we will begin a new Church year
and begin preparations for Christ to come. This is an excellent time to consider what type of changes are needed to best be
prepared for Christ‘s coming. Christ will return in glory and only with proper preparation will we be able to share in His glory. May Jesus be Lord and Savior of our lives and may He rule our actions and decisions. Let us proclaim with our lives, actions and choices, that Jesus Christ is King. Amen. Fr. Tom
Second Collection – Today there will be a 2nd collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. This money
responds to the needs of low-income people in our archdiocese and throughout the country by creating jobs, providing affordable housing, ensuring decent wages and organizing for change. Please help with this campaign.
Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 26, is Thanksgiving Day and we will have only one parish mass at 9:30 am. Please
bring bread and/or wine for your evening meal to have blessed during this Mass. Bringing these blessed items to your thanksgiving meal connects that meal with this thanksgiving meal (Eucharist) given to us by Jesus Christ. Please make plans to join
us and begin the day by giving thanks to God.
Pray for Vocations – Please remember to pray for more vocations to religious life and the priesthood during this holy
season. This can be our special gift to the Church. You may also go to the parish office and check out the ―Vocation Chalice‖ for a week as a reminder and tool to pray for vocations.
Cristo Rey
La fiesta de Cristo Rey del Universo marca el tiempo del
principio y el fin. Él es Alfa y Omega, el primero y el ultimo. Ésta celebración es la conclusión del Año Litúrgico de la Iglesia. Por tanto la
próxima semana estaremos dando inicio al año nuevo (Adviento). Esta
fiesta nos recuerda que en el fin del mundo Cristo Rey volverá a empezar algo nuevo y eterno. El hecho de que Cristo regresa es lo que celebra hoy. Esto significa que debemos tener la necesidad de estar preparados para su regreso, dicha preparación debe ser una prioridad de todos los días. El próximo domingo es el primer Domingo de Adviento,
estaremos comenzando un año nuevo eclesial, es decir, nos estaremos
preparando para la venida de Cristo. Éste es un tiempo de gracia para
considerar que tipo de cambio es necesario hacer para estar mejor preparados para la venida de Cristo. Él regresará en gloria
y sólo con una adecuada preparación seremos capaces de compartir Su gloria. Hermanos y hermanas: Que Jesús sea el Señor
y Salvador de nuestras vidas y que Él dirija nuestros deseos y acciones. Proclamemos con nuestro testimonio de vida que Jesucristo es Rey. Amén. P. Tomás.
Segunda Colecta—Hoy habrá una Segunda Colecta, ésta será para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano. Su
contribución responde a las necesidades de las personas de bajos recursos en nuestra Arquidiócesis y de nuestro país, mediante la creación de trabajos, vivienda, y su lucha por garantizar salarios justos para los trabajadores así como la organización
para que se de un cambio. Por favor, ayuden a esta Campaña.
Oremos por las Vocaciones—Durante esta temporada Santa, recuerden orar por las vocaciones a la vida sacerdotal y religiosa. Un vocación sacerdotal podría ser un verdadero regalo para la Iglesia. También pueden visitar la oficina de la parroquia
para que se lleve un ―Cáliz Vocacional‖ para que oren por más vocaciones durante la semana.
The Happenings
Nov. 22, 2015
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34th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Friday Holy Hour
By Deacon Jason Schalow
The tradition of making a ‗holy hour‘ before the Blessed Sacrament is an ancient practice. Of course, anyone
can make a private holy hour in our parish adoration chapel, but Sacred Heart Church also has a monthly public holy
hour on the first Friday of each month, as part of the first-Friday devotion in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
As Catholics, we have two kinds of public prayer: liturgy and devotions. Liturgies, such as the Mass and other
sacraments, are structured worship services governed by the Church‘s liturgical books. Public devotions, such as processions and rosary rallies, are freer in form—the organizers decide the specific prayers and devotions that will be used. A
parish holy hour is unique in that it contains both liturgy and devotions.
The two liturgical portions of the holy hour are called Solemn Exposition and Benediction and they form the
‗book-ends‘ of the hour. During the Solemn Exposition, Jesus in the Holy Eucharist is processed into the church by a
priest or deacon while a Eucharistic hymn such as ―O Salutaris‖ is sung. The Eucharist, in a special display called a
monstrance, is placed on the altar and solemnly incensed. At the end of the holy hour, the Benediction is given: the
priest or deacon, after singing another Eucharistic hymn such as ―Tantum Ergo‖ and praying the benediction prayer, incenses the Sacrament once more and then blesses the congregation with the exposed Eucharist. After a series of prayers
called ―The Divine Praises,‖ Jesus is then ‗reposed‘ (placed back into the adoration chapel).
Between these two liturgical ‗bookends‘, the congregation spends time with the Eucharistic Lord in prayer. These prayers are devotions and vary between parishes and presiders. At one extreme, I have attended holy hours where the
entire time was simply spent in silence! Most of our parish holy
hours, though, contain more organized devotions.
For example there may be scripture readings, a sermon
and prayers of the faithful—much like at Mass. There can also be
singing or music played; I personally like to sing the ―Adoro te
devote,‖ a simple but beautiful hymn written by St. Thomas
Aquinas, before the readings. There may also be other devotional
prayers; I prefer the Divine Mercy Chaplet, but other will say the
Rosary or lead some other common prayers. Because of the devotion to the Sacred Heart, the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is
also usually included. For those that are new to the idea of making a public holy hour, don‘t be intimidated! We provide worship
aides for the congregation to make it easy to follow along.
Each parish holy hour varies in content and theme. Some
are offered for particular intentions—for example I offered the
November holy hour for the healing of the wounds caused by sin
and division in our families, parish and community. In my sermon
I talked about how these divisions are caused by the spiritual battle we all face as Christians: a battle that, as St. Paul says, is ―not
against flesh and blood‖, but the ―world rulers of this present age
of darkness‖ (see Eph. 6:12). The remedy for those divisions is
Jesus himself, who gives us the power to face the full force of the
enemy (see Luke 10:19) if we first realize that our true enemy is
not something or someone outside, but inside our own hearts and
then accept that the victory has already been won for us by Jesus
on the Cross. We just have to claim that victory in our own lives!
So, if you haven‘t made it to one of the parish holy hours,
I would encourage you to join us: 8:30pm on the first Friday of
each month in the church. Come down and spend an hour with
Jesus!
Deacon Jason during Benediction
(Photo by Kristina Frassard)
Ministry News
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Sacred Heart School
Thanksgiving vacation no school – Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November
27th.The Faculty and staff would like to
wish all parishioners a Happy Thanksgiving.
Scrip : Sold in the office during School
Hours.
“All Things Catholic”
Confirming Disciples
Mark your calendars! Mandatory Parent Meeting
Year Two: Tuesday, December 1, 2015. 6:00pm English/ 6:45pm Spanish .
Important information regarding the Confirmation Retreat will be given at this
time. One parent must attend.
Información importante acerca del retiro se dará en este reunión. Uno de los padres debe asistir.
Youth Ministry
This week‘s blog:
“The Throne of Mercy Part II”
by Fr. Gerald Osuagwu
At: sacredheartlancaster.org
Simbang Gabi
The Filipino Ministry would like to invite you to the Simbang Gabi celebration
at the Cathedral on Dec. 15. Bus fare is
$10.00,. It is a first come first serve basis. Please call Josie (661) 406-3446;
Gloria - (661)726-0639; Alex/Trudy (661)723-6922; Lucy -(661)202-0352.
The bus leaves at 2:00pm from the Sacred Heart parking lot.
Simbang Gabi Celebration at Sacred
Heart Church will be on Dec. 19 at the
5:30pm Mass. Reception to follow in
the Kennedy Hall. Come one come all!
Mon., Nov. 30: 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Special meeting in the Church. Sign in near
the picnic tables.
Sisters of Strength : 6:30 to 8:00pm Youth House. Next Meeting: Dec. 2
Band of Brothers : 6:30 to 8:00pm Youth House. Next Meeting: Dec. 3
Youth Ministry offices will be closed Nov. 23-Nov. 29th!There will be
no programs or events this week. We will return Mon., Nov. 30th!
Service Opportunities: Please sign up for the following service opportunities by
calling the youth office or emailing us at [email protected].
Dec. 4th- Christmas Tree Delivery 3:00 to 6:00pm
Dec. 5th- Night in Bethlehem! Come be a character and have fun helping in a
booth from 4:30pm to 8:00pm
Dec. 6th- Help distribute Christmas Trees and Wreaths
Dec 5, 12, 19, 26.-Sign up to sell Church Calendars after Sunday Masses: 2 hours
for each shift.
Sacred Heart Choir
Sacred Heart‘s 9:30 choir will be presenting a concert at the Crèche Festival
(27th St. E & Ave J) on Sat., Dec. 5th at 5pm. Come celebrate the music of
the season with us!
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Gift Shop
Did you know that the Sacred Heart
Church Gift Shop benefits the children
and youth here at Sacred Heart? All
proceeds go toward providing scholarships for our youth. We are looking
for volunteers who can help run the
cash register in the Gift Shop on Saturday and Sunday before and after all
Masses. If you have a desire to help
our children, please give the Parish
Office a call at 942-7122 x148.
JUST ARRIVED! Our 2016 Liturgy
of the Hours Guides are in! Stop by
and pick one up. They‘re going fast!
Notice
The Parish Office will be closed from
Nov. 26-29 for Thanksgiving . Have a
blessed Holiday!
No Classes on November 25/26, 2015.
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
A Night in Bethlehem
Are you ready to take your family
back in time? Save the date, Sat.,
Dec. 5, 5pm- 8pm on your calendar.
As soon as you set foot your family
will travel back to ancient Bethlehem.
You‘ll taste, see, and smell what daily
life was like when Jesus was born.
We are in need of fabric, yarn of any
color, clay, musical instruments, bales
of hay, and EZ Up or Canopy. Please
bring items to the Office of Religious
Education or Parish office.
Religious Education is collecting any
condition used ink jet and laser cartridges, & old cell phones.
RCIT Year 2 Students, Rite of Acceptance, 9:30 am Mass.
In the Spotlight
Year of Mercy
On December 8, 2015, when Pope Francis opens the large bronze doors in Rome, he will be symbolizing that we open the church by performing more acts of mercy. Here are some ways to prepare ourselves for this Year of Mercy – a year when we are called to be sharers and bearers of God‘s mercy.
1.
Read -- Read Pope Francis‘s invitation to the Holy Year – titled ―Misericordiae Vultus‖ (―The
Face of Mercy‖) – for your Advent devotions or as part of your New Year‘s resolution. Just read a
paragraph or two a day and really digest it. Put in your phone so you can do this while waiting or on a
work break. http://www.thedivinemercy.org/mercysunday/ewtn/2015/story.php?NID=6275
2.
Offer Kindness -- Become a walking ―field hospital‖ (Pope Francis‘ vision of what the church
should be). If you see a homeless person begging, look him or her in the eye, smile and offer a blessing or a hello or a ―how are you?‖ Say thank you when you order or receive food and be sure to make
eye contact. There is a lot of rudeness in the world and much discourtesy – offer kindness. And how
about showing this kindness to those around you in church?
3.
Forgive -- Forgive someone you have been unable to forgive. Just one. Even if you know you
are not fully forgiving, and know that you have not emptied out all your hurt, live in the day that you
know is coming, the day of healing. Be merciful to yourself for not be able to extend mercy – but keep
trying.
4.
Don’t Blame or Complain -- Move out of the land of blame into the land of mercy, one step
and one exercise at a time. Don‘t complain about the world or your situation. Use language that are positive and hold possibility.
Some examples are: instead of ―running on fumes,‖ say ―full of joy,‖ or instead of ―not enough time,‖ say ―I‘m doing my best.‖
5.
Select Words Carefully -- We can hurt others because we aren‘t careful about the words we use, the jokes we tell or the assumptions we make. Be careful what you say and listen more. Two ears and one month – so listen twice as much as you speak.
6.
Pray -- Pray regularly to become more merciful, but also pray for someone beyond you or yours, like an elderly person dying
alone in a nursing home, a young person in prison or a homeless person you saw on the street.
Our Parish Family
Did you miss last year‘s OneLife
LA? You won‘t want to miss this
year! On January 23, 2016, join
Archbishop Gomez and tens of
thousands in downtown Los Angeles for the second annual OneLife
LA, an event celebrating the beauty
and dignity of every human life
from conception to natural death.
Beginning at 12:00 at La Placita/
Olvera St., we will walk to Grand Park for a
family-friendly day of inspiring speakers, live
music, entertainment, food trucks, and exhibits
from community organizations serving those in
need. The Requiem Mass for the Unborn at the
Cathedral will follow at 5pm. Book parish buses
now! Get t-shirts, postcards, posters, buttons,
and everything you need to promote OneLife
LA in your parish and school at OneLifeLA.org.
Don‘t miss out!
¿Se
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perdió el evento UnaVida LA
el año pasado? ¡No puede
perdérselo este año! El 23 de enero
2016, únete al Arzobispo Gómez y
decenas de miles de personas en el
centro de Los Ángeles para el
segundo evento anual UnaVida
LA, un evento que celebra la
belleza y la dignidad de cada ser
humano desde la concepción hasta
la muerte natural. Comenzando al
mediodía en La Placita/Olvera St., caminaremos
hacia Grand Park para un día familiar donde habrán
conferencistas, música en vivo, entretenimiento,
camiones de comida, y puestos de organizaciones
comunitarias que sirven a personas necesitadas.
Concluiremos con la Misa de ―Réquiem para los No
Nacidos‖ en la catedral a las 5PM. Reserva buses y
consigue camisetas, carteles, flyers, botones, y todo
lo necesario para promover UnaVida LA en tu
parroquia y escuela en la página UnaVidaLA.org
¡No te lo pierdas!
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Masses for the Week
November 21 - November 27, 2015
Saturday 5:30pm
Sunday
6:45am
8:00am
C.J. Ugochukwu, Liv
Deborah Loggins, RIP
For All Parishioners
9:30am
Marty Lara, RIP
11:00am Pete Knight, RIP
12:45pm Joshua Camacho, Liv
2:30pm
Jesus Bonilla-Ponce, RIP
5:30pm
Jess Alalain, Liv
7:00am
5:30pm
Tuesday 7:00am
5:30pm
Wednesday 7:00am
5:30pm
Monday
Stan Pirkl, RIP
Walter Bigornia,Liv
Karen Moeller, Liv
Luzviminda Abrenica, RIP
Josefina Padilla, RIP
Mike & Min McFarland, Liv
Thursday 9:30 am Joe & Penny Kneisel, RIP
Friday
7:00am
5:30pm
Joe Monje, RIP
Chandra Bozley, Liv
For those among us who are sick, that they
know Christ’s comforting presence, in our
community’s care for them and their families, especially for: Jose Robles-Vega,
Pearl Campfield, Lester Gilbert, Isaac Trujillo, Emma Lopez, Kathleen Artsis, Don
Wilke, Carmen Benavides.
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday:
Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67;
Lk 21:12-19
Thursday:
Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28
Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33
Saturday:
Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36
Sunday:
Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14;
1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Today’s Gospel
For this I came into the world, to testify to the truth (John
18:33b-37).
Evangelio de Hoy
Jesús como Rey, vino a ser testigo de la verdad. Quien
escucha la verdad, escucha su voz
(Juan 18:33b-37).
Parish Information
Parish Office
Phone: (661) 942-7122 / 942-4830
Fax: (661) 945-4255
Email:
[email protected]
Website: sacredheartlancaster.org
Facebook: Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, Lancaster-CA
Hours: Mon- Sat 10:00am-5:00pm
(closed 12 - 1pm)
Religious Education
Phone: (661) 948-3011
Website: sacredheartore.weebly.com
Download the app: Sacred Heart ORE
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm
(closed 12 - 1pm). Closed Friday.
Sacred Heart School
Phone: (661) 948-3613
Principal: Mr. David Schatz
Website: shsav.org
Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30am- 3:30pm;
Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm
Youth Ministries
Phone: (661) 945-8743
Catholics in Action
Confirming Disciples
Pastoral Intern: Egren Gomez
Hispanic Ministry
Encargado: Heriberto Cayetano
Phone: (661) 942-7853
Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm
(closed 12 - 1pm)
Novena- Tuesday : 6:00pm
Funerals
Please call the parish office 942-7122
Perpetual Adoration
Sunday 7:00pm– Saturday 9:00am
Saturday 7:00pm– Sunday 6:00am
Liturgy of the Hours
Weekdays: 5:00pm
Gift Shop
Saturday: 4:00pm –7:00pm
Sunday:7:30am –7:30pm
Closed during Masses
Building Campaign
Anointing of the sick/
Phone: (661) 947-7122
Ministry to the sick
Website: buildsacredheartchurch.org
Please call the parish office to arrange
Facebook: Build Sacred Heart Church
for anointing for someone who is seriDeacons
ously ill or preparing for surgery. If
Deacon Greg Halamicek
ill, homebound or hospitalized we can
Deacon Fermin Herrera
visit upon request.
Deacon Dale Reynolds
Safeguard the Children
Deacon Ron Routolo
Linda Gonzalez: (661) 949-8890
Deacon Jason Schalow
Nov. 22, 2015
34th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fall Luncheon
Photos by Carla Mischel