Question of the Week Pregunta de la Semana Second Sunday in

Question of the Week Pregunta de la Semana Second Sunday in

WELCOME TO ST. MARY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY/ ST. CHRISTOPHER OF THE DESERT
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 17, 2016
Nations shall behold your vindication, and all the kings your glory.
— 1saiah 62:2
Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
17 de enero de 2016
Entonces las naciones verán tu justicia, y tu gloria todos los reyes.
— Isaías 62:2
Question of the Week
Pregunta de la Semana
Theme: Gr ace is God’s free gift to us.
Tema: La gracias es el don que nos otorga Dios.
Breaking Open the Word
Suggested text for faith sharing: Today’s Gospel
Apuntes de la Palabra
Texto sugerido para compartir la fe: El Evangelio de hoy
Step One: Listen to the Wor d
As you hear this reading, what words or phrases strike you? What
in this reading touches your heart? What lingers in your memory?
Paso uno: Escuchar la Palabra
Al escuchar esta lectura, ¿qué palabras o frases los impactó?
¿Qué parte de esta lectura tocó sus corazones? ¿Qué se quedó en
sus memorias?
Step Two: Look into Your Life
Question for Children: What is one special gift that God has
given to you to share with your friends or classmates?
Paso dos: Examinar su vida
Pregunta para los niños: ¿Cuál es un don especial que Dios les
ha dado para compartir con sus amigos o compañeros de clase?
Question for Youth: J esus got his star t in ministr y
through the urging of his mother. Who urges you to pray,
go to Church, and do good works?
Pregunta para los jóvenes: Jesús comenzó el ministerio con el
estímulo de su madre. ¿Quién te incita a orar, a ir a la iglesia y a
realizar buenas acciones?
Question for Adults: God fills each of us with grace (miracles)
and gifts, what is one grace (miracle) or gift that you have
shared with your family?
Pregunta para los adultos: Dios llena a cada uno de nosotros con
gracia (milagros) y dones. ¿Cuál es una gracia milagro) o don
que han compartido con sus familias?
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: .......... 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
........................ Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday: .......... 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28;
........................ Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday: ..... 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10;
........................ Mk 3:1-6
Thursday: ........ 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13;
........................ Mk 3:7-12
Friday: ............. 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19
Saturday: ......... 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27;
..........................Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21
Sunday: ........... Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15;
........................ 1 Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27];
........................ Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:........... 1 Sm 15:16-23; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17,
........................ 21, 23; Mc 2:18-22
Martes: ............ 1 Sm 16:1-13; Sal 89 (88):20-22, 27-28;
........................ Mc 2:23-28
Miércoles: ....... 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Sal 144 (143):1b,
........................ 2, 9-10; Mc 3:1-6
Jueves:............. 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Sal 56 (55):2-3, 9-13;
........................ Mc 3:7-12
Viernes: ........... 1 Sm 24:3-21; Sal 57 (56):2-4, 6, 11;
........................ Mc 3:13-19
Sábado: ........... 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27;
........................ Sal 80 (79):2-3, 5-7; Mc 3:20-21
Domingo: ........ Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15;
........................ 1 Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]; Lc 1:1-4; 4:14-21
Larry Abessoen, Alicia Alfaro, Leo Arciniega, Don Ambrose, Jack Anderson, Joseph Bartley, Dr. R. Bentley, Danny Bergin,
Liz Blair, Ofelia Blair, Frank Blankenship, Gloria Blaser, Vic & Susie Boka, Alida Boorn, Ron & Claudia Bridges, Remie
Casilla, John Cava, Mary Chambers, Camille Cheney, Peggy Christner, Bob Christino, Mary Cho-Sabol, Margaret Clark, Elise
Colson, Maxima Corronza, Sherry Cota, Carmen Croci, William Curley, Ethel Cyr, Rose Cruz, Marianna Cruz, Mary Davis,
Muriel Delphin, Brianna Denckley, Celeste Doherty, Michael Doherty, Juan Duran, Melissa Delaney, Grace DiNardo, Cindy Evaro, Martin
Farrington, Vince Ferrari, Bill Florcyk, Maureen Fuller, Cindra Gartwait, Sara Garrido, Allyson Giese, Regina Giron, Raymond Greene,
Angie Gutierrezas, Jeffrey Hanghol, Carole Hernandez, George Hertel, Miriam Hix, Audrey Hofmann, Phil Hood, Lisa Hughes, Mary
Hunter, Mary Irons, Joaquin Juarez, Michele Juarez, Dorothy Juhs, David & Rose Kantor, Justin Kleiner, Robert Koeppel, Sharron
LaCasse, Lew LaFrench, Sandy Lambert, Gina Laughton, Kathleen Lewton, Rose Livingston, Oscar Lopez, Delores Lotte, Louvert family,
Raymond & Lenore Liberatore, Patti Martin, Tom Mattingly, Cindy McManhan, Jan Meyers, Virginia Michaels, Lou Mihaly, Sharon
Miller, Liz Mindivil, Marlene Mitchell, Mary Monk, Bill Monsimer, Grace Moore, Margie Morris, Mary Morphet, Jacqueline Newsom,
Cadence Nield, Adela Pasillas, Katherine Payne, Elizabeth Peterson, Ruth Petro, Forest Prusso, Mimi Quinn, Jose & Silvia Ramirez, Mary
Ragan, Fr. Ignatius Rasquina, Margaret Reindel, Tina Reinehardt, Betty Rittmiller, Dianne Robertson, Perry Robertson, Chuck Rothchild,
Antonio Rubalcaba, Susan Sabol, Gregory Schoffstall, Roy Schaefer, Faith Schrepping, Sal Sortino, Audrey G. Strasser, Tammy Taylor,
Steve Tercel, Warren Terrill, Roger Thompson, Carlos Valdez, Lynne Van Dyke, Josette Vettel, Debbie Wajack, Bob West, Theresa
Wiencek, Clara Williams, Maria Isabel Zamora. A ll the men and women deployed overseas. (To include and/or remove a name from the
list, please contact the parish office at 760- 365-2287. ) If a person is ill long term, know that they are in our daily prayers.
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JANUARY 17, 2016
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday, 1/16/16
YV
4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1/17/16
YV
8:00 a.m.
YV
10:00 a.m.
YV
1:00 p.m.
Monday,
YV
Tuesday,
YV
1/18/16
8:00 a.m.
1/19/16
8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, 1/20/16
JT
8:00 a.m.
Thursday, 1/21/16
YV
8:00 a.m.
Friday, 1/22/16
YV 8:00 am
Saturday, 1/23/16
JT
4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1/24/16
YV
8:00 a.m.
YV
10:00 a.m.
YV
1:00 p.m.
People of the Parish
Pastor Jack Morrow, RIP
Requested by Judy Johnson
MaryJo Sundstrom, RIP
Requested by Rob Sundstrom
Pablo Hernandez, RIP
Requested by Luz Trujillo
NO MASS
Ethel Workman, RIP
Requested by Jesse & Terry Sanchez
Suzi VanCamp
Requested by Mike VanCamp
Carol Carter, RIP
Requested by Ted & Sally Carter
Mr & Mrs Henry J Schaefer, RIP
Requested by Roy Schaefer
Justin Schaefer, RIP
Requested by Roy Schaefer
Rex & Mark Marrow, RIP
Requested by Judy Johnson
Elizabeth Ciarkowski, RIP
Requested by Carol Ruggerio & Family
People of the Parish
Bishop’s Visitation ~ January 30th and 31st
Bishop Barnes will be spending the weekend of January 30th
and 31st in our parish. This is visitation is an opportunity for him
to experience some of the ministries of our community. The Bishop will participate in the spirituality of the faithful, by celebrating
ALL 4 Masses so be aware that Mass may run a little longer than
normal. He will also recognize the service of our many ministries.
Everyone is invited to attend the Town Hall meeting with
Bishop Barnes on Sunday, January 31st at 3:30pm in the church in
Yucca Valley.
El Obispo Barnes, estara visitandonos aqui en nuestra parroquia, el fin de semana del 30 y 31 de enero. Esta visita es una
oportunidad para el de experimentar algunos de los ministerios de
nuestra comunidad. El Obispo participara en la espiritualidad de
los fieles, celebrando TODAS las 4 Misas, asi que tengan en mente
que las Misas podrian ser un poco mas largas de lo normal.
Tambien el reconocera el servicio de nuestros muchos ministerios.
Todos estan invitados a asistir a la reunion con el Obispo
Barnes el Domingo, 31 de enero a las 3:30pm. En la iglesia
en Yucca Valley.
Sunday, January 17
8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass ~ English (YV)
10:00 a.m. Mass ~ English (YV)
1:00 p.m.
Mass ~ Spanish (YV)
5:00 p.m.
Life Night (YV)
Monday, January 18 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR . DAY
Parish office Closed
6:00 p.m.
NO Religious Ed ~ Sacr amental Pr ep (YV)
6:15 p.m.
Spanish Choir (YV)
7:15 p.m.
Spanish Faith Sharing (YV)
Tuesday, January 19
8:00 a.m.
Daily Mass (YV)
8:45 a.m.
Faith Sharing/ Bible Study (YV)
4:30 p.m.
Youth Choir Practice (YV)
6:00 p.m.
Adult Choir Practice (YV)
6:00 p.m.
Girl Scouts (YV)
7:00 p.m.
Evening Star prayer group (YV)
Wednesday, January 20
7:30 a.m.
Rosary (JT)
8:00 a.m.
Daily Mass (JT)
8:30 a.m.
Divine Mercy Chaplet/sick (JT)
6:00 p.m.
Living The Catholic Faith/ RCIA (YV)
6:00 p.m.
Foundations ~ Edge (YV)
7:00 p.m.
Meditation Prayer group (YV)
Thursday, January 21
8:00 a.m.
Daily Mass ~ (YV)
1:00 p.m.
Altar Rosary Guild (YV)
Friday, January 22
8:00 a.m.
Daily Mass (YV)
10:00 am
Scripture Sharing (YV)
7:00 p.m.
Hispanic Ministry / Faith Sharing (YV)
Saturday, January 23
9:30 a.m.
NO Confessions
4:00 p.m.
Vigil Mass ~ (JT)
Sunday, January 24
8:00 a.m. Mass ~ English (YV)
10:00 a.m. Mass ~ English (YV)
1:00 p.m. Mass ~ Spanish (YV)
6:00 p.m. Confirmation I & II(YV)
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The Parish office will be closed on Monday, January 18th in
observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday
DON’T FORGET TO PURCHASE SCRIP
Daily Chapel
Access
The Daily Chapel is
avail-able 24 hours a day,
7 days a week for
registered parishioners. If
you are interested in access to
the chapel during off-hours,
please contact the parish office
at 760-365-2287 for details.
Acceso diario a la
Capilla
La Capilla esta disponible
ahora las 24 horas del día, los
7 días de la semana para miembros registrados en la parroquia. Si están interesados en
tener acceso en horas NO de
oficina, por favor contacten la
oficina al 760-365-2287 para
detalles.
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SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JANUARY 17, 2016
From the Pastor’s Desk
SURPRISES
Life is full of surprises, some pleasant, some not. The
scriptures are filled with stories of God’s surprises cropping up
when they are least expected: younger children obtaining the
inheritance; the lowliest being seated highest up; an itinerant
preacher, killed like a criminal, exalted to eternal, heavenly glory.
Anybody who has planned a wedding or similar event
knows that they are filled with opportunities for surprises. For the
bridegroom in today’s Gospel story, who has no direct contact
with Jesus, the pleasant surprise came because somebody else paid
attention and had faith in Jesus.
We may think that the point of today’s familiar story of
the wedding at Cana is that when we have faith in Jesus, our lives
will be pleasantly changed. A Christian, however, needs to have a
broader perspective and realize that to have faith in Christ means
that somebody’s life—not necessarily our own—will be surprised
for the better.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Community Food Bank
Thank you pantry supporters. The pantry is open from
9AM to 11AM on the second and fourth Wednesday of
each month at Faith Lutheran Church on Hallee Road in
Joshua Tree. Please remember to continue to support the
pantry. In December we served 210 families, consisting of 411 people which includes 16 new families. Because of the generous donations from St. Mary’s, St. Christopher’s, Desert Hills Presbyterian, Good Shepherd Lutheran and Faith Lutheran churches, we were
able to hand out a lot of good, quality food to needy families of the
Morongo Basin. Your donations of money are always welcome. We
need the following food items: cereal, oatmeal, and canned items
such as soup, stew, fruit, and tuna. We also need powdered milk,
potatoes, spaghetti and sauce. Thank you everyone for your support! Dea. Glenn Miller, Pantry President 760-401-7518.
Banco de Comida Comunitario
Gracias a los que apoyan el Banco de Comida. el Banco de
Comida esta abierto de 9 a 11 am. el 2do. y 4to. miercoles del mes.
en la iglesia Luterana en Hallee Rd. Joshua Tree. por favor no se
olviden de seguir apoyando. En nov se sirvieron a 210 familias, un
total de 411 personas. Por las generosas donacions de las
Iglesias St. Mary's, St. Christopher, Desert Hills Presbyterian, y
Good Shepherd Lutheran, hemos podido dar mucha comida de
buena calidad a familias necesitadas del area de Morongo. sus
donaciones monetarias son siempre bienvenidas. necesitamos los
siguientes articulos comestibles: cereal, avena, alimentos enlatados,
com sopas, fruta y atun. tambien
Knights of Columbus
Have you ever thought about becoming a Knight? We are a
Catholic men's fraternal organization dedicated to charity and
service. We are dedicated to preserving the culture of life and the
family. If you are a male 18 years of age our older, please stop by
our recruitment table and talk with a Knight. Learn about who we
are and how you can become a Knight.
Health and Wellness Ministry
Learn the habits of health and wellness. Cer tified Health
Coach Mary Ann Klemundt: Trainer and Support Leader. For
more information please call Mary Ann @ 760-413-0583 Or
email: [email protected]
A new call will begin March 1st.
SORPRESAS
La vida está llena de sorpresas, algunas agradables,
otras no. La Sagrada Escritura está llena de relatos sobre las sorpresas de Dios que surgen donde menos se esperan: los hijos más
jóvenes reciben la herencia, a los más humildes se les dan los sitios de honor; un predicador itinerante, condenado a morir como
un criminal, es exaltado hacia la gloria celestial eterna.
Cualquiera que haya planificado una boda o celebración
similar sabe que está llena de oportunidades para que surjan sorpresas. Para el novio (el cual, en el relato bíblico, no tiene contacto directo con Jesús) la agradable sorpresa vino porque otra
persona había prestado atención y tenía fe en Jesús.
A lo mejor pensamos que la lección de la conocida historia de las bodas de Caná es que cuando tenemos fe en Jesús, nuestra vida cambiará positivamente. Sin embargo, un cristiano necesita tener una perspectiva más amplia, y darse cuenta que tener fe
en Cristo implica que la vida de alguien –sea la tuya, sea la de
otra persona– va a mejorarse sorpresivamente. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Parish Prayer and
Faith Sharing Opportunities
Did you know that, St. Mary’s & St. Christopher’s have the following
prayer/faith sharing opportunities? Everyone is welcome to join any
or all of these groups. For more information please contact the parish
office at 365-2287.

Tuesday ~ Friday 8:00am Daily Mass

Faith sharing/Bible Study group meets on Tuesday at 8:45am.

Temporadas de fe todos están invitados de 7:00pm ~
8:30pm Hay un tiempo para cada cosa y un momento para
hacerla bajo el cielo.

Meditation prayer group: Wed @ 7:00pm For information:
Call Ignazio at 760-401-0783.

Charismatic prayer group on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

Living the Catholic Faith / RCIA ~ Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

Spanish Faith Sharing at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evenings.

ALL parishioners are invited to join the Altar Rosary Guild
in praying the rosary every Sunday at 9:25 am. in the Chapel.

First Friday: Adoration from 8:30 am ~ 11:30 am

Divine Mercy Cenacle: Wednesday at 3:00pm in Joshua Tree,
contact Gloria @ 760-366-9143

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Saturday at 3:30pm in Joshua Tree
Pre-Baptism Classes
Fechas Próximas para Clases PRE-bautismales: Si tienen
preguntas llamar a Maggie Giron al TEL 760- 553-0089.
For information on the next Pre-Baptism Class (March 12,
2016), please contact the parish office at 760 365-2287.
Adoration & Benediction
Please join us for Adoration and Exposition in the chapel
in Yucca Valley on Friday, February 5th from 8:30am ~
11:30 am. Benediction will be at 11:30 a.m.
Please sign-up to spend an hour, or even a half hour, with
our Lord. The sign-up sheet is in the hall outside the chapel.
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WELCOME TO ST. MARY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Welcome!
Bienvenidos!
Help support St. Mary of the Valley &
St. Christopher of the Desert
We extend our
Extendemos nuestras manos y corazones a todos aquellos que hoy vienen a  DDF (Diocesan Development Fund 2016/
hands and hearts to all
Fondo del Desarrollo Diocesano 2016): St.
who worship with us today. All are adorar con nosotros. Todos son bienMary’s/St. Christopher’s goal for 2015 was: $33,300. ALL
welcome here! Whether long-time venidos aquí! Si son residentes de mucho tiempo o nuevos en la parroquia,
monies over our goal are returned to the parish for our
residents or newly arrived in the
damos gracias a dios por todos usteparish, we thank God for you.
needs! We ended 2015 with 117 of our 700 families,
des. Sepan que ustedes y sus familias
Know that you and your family are están en nuestras oraciones hoy y tomaking a pledge or one time gift for a total of $43,010
in our prayers today and everyday. dos los días. Pedimos a todos los adulwhich means $9,710 was returned to the parish for our
We ask ALL adults living in the
tos en la parroquia registrarse en la
needs. Let’s work toward having all 700 families participate
parish to register with the parish
oficina de la parroquia. Si nosotros
in 2016!! Please pray about your 2016 pledge/gift. Our goal
tenemos esta información, podemos
office. If we have this information,
for 2016 is: $33,100 and 100% participation!
conocer mejor sus necesidades. Las
we can better meet your needs.
formas para registrarse están disponi-  Stater Bros: St. Mary’s offers “gift cards” that may be
Registration forms are available
purchased to pay for your weekly grocery needs! Stop by
bles durante la semana en la oficina de
during the week in the parish
la parroquia o de las personas que
the table after Mass, to purchase your card or for more
office or from the ushers.
reciben a la gente en las misas. Nota:
information. Fiscal year (15/16)…$1034.70 has been raised
Note: This information is
Esta información es confidencial.
for the parish.
confidential.
 Food 4 Less is committed to helping our community grow
Homebound ~ Ministry to the Sick
and prosper. It’s easy!! All you have to do is: Stop by the
Do you know someone who is homebound or in the hospital and would
Scrip table or the parish office and get your “reward” card.
like to receive Communion? Please contact the parish office at 760-365When you shop for groceries at Food 4 Less, swipe the card
2287 so that one of our Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick may bring them
to credit your purchases. Thank you to everyone who has
Communion.
been using their Food 4 Less cards. Thanks for your
Ministrar a los enfermos
support… Fiscal year to date: $244.48
Conoces a alguien que ya no puede salir de casa o esta en el hospital y

Don’t forget….we are collecting aluminum cans and plastic
quisiera recibir Comunión? Por favor contacten la oficina de la parroquia
bottles with CRV (CA recycle symbol ) to help with our
al 760-365-2287 para que uno de nuestros Ministros de Eucaristía a los
enfermos puedan llevarles la Comunión.
parish expenses. The container for cans is available before
and after Mass at the west end of the Parish Hall. Year to
Our Lady of Fatima Home Rosary
date: $177.82.
Our Lady of Fatima’s statue will be at the home of the Ballinger  Recycle empty inkjet & laser cartridges. This not only
family from January 18—24. The rosary will be prayed at 7:00
helps St. Mary’s financially, but is good for the
pm. for intentions . If you would like to sign-up to have the statue in your
environment. Fiscal year total (15/16): $30.35. Thank you
home, call the parish office @760- 365-2287.
Lasr-Ink!!
Rosario a nuestra Señora de Fátima
Nuestra estatua de Fátima estará en la casa de Ballinger familia 27 diciembre y 3 enero. El rosario se rezará por 7:00 pm. Si desean tener la
estatua en su casa, por favor llamen a la oficina de la parroquia al
760-365-2287.
Parishioners celebrating a Milestone Wedding Anniversary
(5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or more) are encouraged
to let us know! We’d like to applaud this special event with
you. We will list special anniversaries in the bulletin. Please
complete this form and return to the parish office.
Congratulations to the following couples celebrating
Anniversaries in January
1/2: Romeel & Janet Militar ~ 20th
1/4: Jesse & Terry Sanchez ~ 60th
1/22: Joe & Sylvie Ballinger ~ 33rd
Do You have an upcoming Wedding Anniversary? Let us know so that
we may celebrate with you in our prayers!
Couple’s names:______________________Phone:_______
Anniv. Date:_______________________ # of Years: _____
Prayer Shawls
We are always in need of people who enjoy knitting or
crocheting to continue this ministry.
Yarn is available to anyone who is interested,
Call Mary Lou at 760-366-1135.
“STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK”
Thank you to those who are living
their Covenant with our Lord
Total Offertory for January 9/10 2016
Envelopes:
$4,490.50
Plate:
$ 922.31
goal
Total:
$5,445.81
$5,200
Attendance: 4:00 pm: 110 8:00 am: 138
10:00am: 246 1:00pm: 116 Total: 610
High Desert Pregnancy Clinic
For ways you can help the High Desert Pregnancy
Clinic call (760) 369-8512 or email @
HighDesertPregnancyClinic.org
High Desert Pregnancy Clínica
Para información en como ayudar a la High Desert
Pregnancy Clinic. Llamen por favor al 760-369-8512
or contáctense via email @ HighDesertPregnancyClinic.org
Reach Out Morongo Basin
Reach Out depends on the generosity of volunteers.
Call Monica at 760-369-8671 for more information on
how you can help.
Have you remembered St. Mary of the Valley /
St Christopher’s in your will or trust?
Your bequest is our future!
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SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JANUARY 17, 2016
Religious Education
December/January Schedule:
Sunday ~ 6pm ~ 8:00 pm
January 24th ~ Confirmation I and II
January 17th & 31st ~ Life Night ~ 5:00 ~ 7:15 pm
Monday ~ 6pm ~ 7pm
Sacramental Preparation
January 25th
Wednesday ~ 6pm ~ 7:30 pm
January 20th Foundations and Edge
Calling All Elementary School
Students (grades 4,5,6)
ALL students in grades 4,5 and 6 are
encouraged and invited to join us on most on Wednesday evenings
from 6:00pm ~ 7:30pm.
For more information call the office at 760-365-2287.
Calling ALL ~ Jr. High Students
ALL students in grades 7 and 8 are encouraged
and invited to join us most Wednesday evenings
from 6:00pm ~ 7:30pm. Sessions resume on
January 6th. Information call the office at 760-365-2287.
High School Youth
All students in grades 9 ~12 are
encouraged and invited to join us for Life
Nights, every other Sunday, from 5pm ~ 7:15pm.
Sessions resume on January 17th
Questions: contact Mitch in the office at 760-365-2287 ext 232.
If you are interested in what you can do to support Life Teen
please contact Mitch at [email protected] or contact the
youth ministry office at 760-365-2287 ext 232.
Youth Fund Raisers
To support their upcoming activities, the youth or our parish are
working on the following fundraising events
1. Coffee and Donuts: after Sunday Mass most Sundays.
2. RAFFLE: The youth will be selling tickets for a chance to
win a beautiful diamond ring as well as other items. See the
flyer for more details, or stop by the donut table.
3. Mardi Gras Dinner: planned for Tuesday, February 9th.
Details to follow in next week’s bulletin.
Book Drive
As a school project, one of our youth will be collecting new or
gently used books appropriate for grades K—6 to donate to Friendly
Hills Elementary School. A box will be available in the gathering space
on Sunday, January 17th and 24th for your donations.
TO REPORT THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
by a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer, complete and mail the
special form available in the vestibule of the parish or from the parish
office. You may also call the toll free Sexual Misconduct Hotline
1-888-206-9090
PARA REPORT EL ABUSO SEXUAL DE UN MENOR
por parte de un sacerdote, diácono, empleado o voluntario, complete y
envíe por correo el formulario especial que está disponible en el vestíbulo de la parroquia o en la oficina parroquial, o llame a la Línea
Directa para reportar Conducta Sexual Inapropiada al 888-206-9090
St. Mary of the Valley
Memorial Brick Program
Would you like to remember a loved one in a special
way? You may purchase a memorial brick for just
$50.00 to be placed in the gazebo around the statue of
the Holy Family. Stop by the table in the vestibule, or contact the parish
office at 365-2287 for details.
Programa de Ladrillo Conmemorativo
Te gustaría recordar a un ser querido de una manera especial?
Por solo $50.00 puedes comprar un ladrillo conmemorativo para colocarlo
en la pérgola alrededor de la estatua de la Santísima
Familia santo. Pasa a la mesa que esta en el vestíbulo, o contacta la oficina
de la parroquia al 365-2287 para mas detalles.
Living the Catholic faith
Weekly program to learn & share more about Catholicism
Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm ~ 7:00 pm.
Evenings will include: Sharing Scripture, discussions as well
as opportunities to share your faith experiences.
Living the Catholic Faith is open to Catholics and
non-Catholics….. Including those in the RCIA and Adult
Confirmation process. Everyone is welcome each week,
or you can just “drop-in” when you are available.
For information contact the office at 760-365-2287
or Paul Miller at 760-365-5169.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY
January 20 --- "the Seven Pillars of the Church" with
Matthew Kelly Part 2
January 27 -- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen --- the great
modern Catholic Evangelist who became a television staple in the 50's and 60's. His life and
accomplishments. Also, we will watch an episode
of his television show, "Life is Worth Living".
February 3 Preparing for Lent. Ash Wednesday -what is the significance of this day? Fasting, Meat
free Fridays, giving up things you like, etc. How can
I make the best of this solemn time before Easter?
February 10 - Ash Wednesday Mass at 6:00pm No session in Parish Hall
February 17 - The Liturgical Year of St. Luke --- what do
we know about St. Luke and his writings? We will
examine what we know.
February 24 - Catholic Charities in our world today.
What does this agency do around the world? We'll
take a look at services provided to those in need.
RCIA/ Inquiry
Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or in need of
adult Confirmation, please contact the parish office .
Scripture Sharing
Everyone is invited to join us for a six week Scripture
sharing gathering facilitated by Sr. MaryJane, SMSM and
Fran Styles. This six week session will began on Friday, January 15th, continues through February 9, 2016. Time: 10:00
am ~ 11:30pm. For more information contact Fran Styles at
760-228-1392.
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