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St. Thomas More Catholic Church 1 February 24, 2019
Mass Schedule Saturday at 5:00pm (English) Sunday at 8:30am (English) Sunday at 10:30am (English) Sunday at 2:00pm (Vietnamese) Monday-Friday at 8:15am (English)
Eucharistic Adoration Every Day, 7:00am-7:00pm
Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday, 3:30-4:30pm and by appointment
Rev. Michael Ratajczak, Pastor Rev. Karl Bauer, Senior Priest Deacon John Fredette Deacon Thomas A. Goeltz
1450 South Melrose Drive Oceanside, CA 92056 760-758-4100 760-758-4165 fax Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-12:00noon and 12:30-4:00pm [email protected] www.stmoside.org
StThomasMoreRCC
Pastor’s Column Rev. Michael Ratajczak
760-758-4100 x100 [email protected]
A Roman Catholic Parish in the Diocese of San Diego Spirituality Tradition Community
SAINT THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Chúa Nhật Thứ 7 Mùa Thường Niên
February 24, 2019 | Ngày 24 tháng 2 năm 2019
Our Church is a House of Prayer for all People! Thánh Đường của Chúng Ta Là Nơi Cầu
Nguyện cho Muôn Dân. Open 7:00am-7:00pm, every day.
The door on the left side of our main doors remains unlocked.
Did You Know?... … that we pay just over $2,000
each year for payroll processing?
The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA)—Time to “Pay It Forward” In this month of February we begin this year’s Diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). “Love letters” from me will be in the mail soon.
Please take time to read and reflect on this information. I pray that it will move you to support this Appeal. This year’s goal is $3.5 million.
The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA)—Lúc để “trả trước” Trong tháng Hai này chúng ta bắt đầu Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) của địa phận. Tôi sẽ gửi lá thư “Yêu Thương” đến anh chị em trong vài ngày gần đây.
Xin anh chị em hãy dành thời gian để đọc và suy nghĩ về sự kiện này. Tôi xin rằng nó sẽ giúp anh chị em đóng góp cho ACA năm nay. Chỉ tiêu năm nay là $3.5 triệu.
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Anh em hãy có lòng nhân từ, như Cha anh em là Đấng
nhân từ.
Luke 6:27-38 | Lc 6:27-38
See the insert in today’s bulletin for the rest of the column. Visit https://tinyurl.com/stmoside-aca
to see a video from the Diocese about the ACA. Visit giving.sdcatholic.org to give online
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Community Service Numbers: 2-1-1 for human services information; 5-1-1 for traffic
Facing a Hospital Stay? If you or someone you know is planning a hospital stay or ends up in the hospital, you may want to request a visit by the Catholic Chaplain. Most hospitals also have teams of ministers from local Parishes who bring Holy Communion to Catholic patients.
Rosary A communal Rosary is prayed after every daily Mass (Monday-Friday) in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Please join us!
Our Mission is to: worship God, teach and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
and serve God’s people in word and deed.
Hospital Chaplain’s Office Tri-City 760-940-7954 Palomar 442-281-1328
Scripps Encinitas 760-633-7784
Scripps Green 858-554-3698 Scripps Mercy 619-260-7020 UCSD Thornton 619-543-2103
Kaiser Zion 619-528-5188
Rady Children’s 858-576-1700 x7493
Local Hospitals with Catholic Chaplains Available If you or a loved one is in one of these hospitals and need the ministry of a Catholic priest, please contact the Chaplain’s Office to make the arrangements.
St. Francis and St. Thomas More Offertory Envelopes Any St. Francis Offertory Envelopes given to the offertory collection at St. Thomas More will be returned to St. Francis.
Any St. Thomas More Offertory Envelopes given to the offertory collection at St. Francis will be returned to St. Thomas More.
Prayer Request Line Are you able to spend a little time praying for those who request prayers? You can participate in one of three ways: Via text (text STMPrayerMin to 84576 to join) Via email (send an email to [email protected]) Via phone (call Carol Kope at 760-726-0533)
If you need prayers, call or text 760-519-0433.
Assistive Listening Devices The assistive listening device receivers and ear speakers are located in a case on the Parish information table on the Plaza. Please tell a greeter that you would like to use an assistive listening receiver and ear speaker. The ear speaker may be taken home and brought back each week for personal use. You may also bring your own ear buds or headphones. Our assistive listening receivers will accept any device with a standard 3.5mm audio cable plug.
Please be sure to return the assistive device receiver to the case at the end of Mass so that it can receive a full charge for the next use.
Considering Becoming Catholic? Do you feel God is inviting you into full membership in the Catholic Church?
You are invited to join a group of seekers who are starting to explore this possibility in a small informal setting.
Beginning in February, we will meet two Saturdays a month, 3:30-5:00pm with Easter 2020 as the ultimate goal for those who find God in the RCIA process. For more information, contact Kathleen Bell, at 760-809-6526 or [email protected].
STM Vehicle Donation Program Do you have a vehicle you want to donate? Call us, and we’ll have it picked up, operational or not! You get the tax deduction!
We can accept vehicles without current registration and can file for replacement title if it has been lost.
Since July 1, 2018 5 Vehicles Donated Proceeds: $2,900
Since August 1, 2006 125 Vehicles Donated
Proceeds: $77,572
For more information, contact the Parish Office: 760-758-4100 x100 or [email protected]
Offertory Envelopes As a visible sign of stewardship, we sent out Offertory Envelopes to everyone in the Parish, even to those who donate to the Parish via credit card or automatic withdrawal. The hope was that even if you were giving in those ways, you would still bring the empty envelope to Mass and place in the Offertory Collection as a visible sign of your commitment to stewardship.
We had a very minimal response to this effort, so this practice was eliminated.
If you give electronically and would like to demonstrate a visible sign of stewardship at the Offertory Collection, you may pick up I Give Electronically cards at the information table. Thank you!
—Fr. Mike
Welcome New Parishioner Joe & Valerie Stevens
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Changa Aguilera Ernie Aichele Carrie Autrey Joshua Avery Kathleen Aviña Bob Baker Rosemary Ballard Jose Luis Barbosa Patricia Barbour Francie Barron Fr. Karl Bauer Colleen Bechtold Taylor Bell Lisa Berg Roseanne Berg The Binder Family David Blecki Lynda Brady Tawnya Brady Zane Breier Edward Bresnen Marianne Brose Janet Brown Todd Brown Anita Buerger Amelia Buono Roger & Pat Burkardt Shelby Campbell Breanne Campos Aria Cappeluti Nanette Carey Jorge Cartajena Donald Cashmore Ravy Chea Matthew Chewiwie Della Clarke The Vaughn Clevenger
Family Anne Cline Maria Colfer Judy Colson Karen Connell Geoff Coolidge Sandra Cracchiolo Steven Cresencia Lené Crowe Marilyn Day Beverly de Gelder Velia Deal & Family Paul Del Vecchio Hugo Delgado, Jr. Cassandra D’Ercole Cecilia DeSimone Lydia deVillenueve Judith & Joe DiMatteo Elizabeth Doherty’s
Aunt Jackie Art & Dave Dossman Steven Douglas Jerome Elbacha Emma Emma Arthur Eral Carolyn Erickson Ey Rebecca Eyer Baby Sienna Fallone Victoria Lopez Fenton The Fiore Family Fr. James Flanagan Mary Fleming Ernie Follis Pat Forshey Eugene Franciscus The Greg French
Family Brian Frink Mary Beth Fry Peter Fry Jim Gallagher The Joe Garcia Family Kathy Gardner Joan Gay Alyssa Gerhard Dan Gilman Betty Golden Brown &
the Golden Family Wendy Gonzales’ Dad Rick Gonzalez Matthew Gora Lou Gordon Bill Gough Genevieve Green Luke Guenst Donna Hackett The Hall Family Susan Hallahan
Larry Hallbick, Jr. Cyndy Hamasaki Tomo Hamasaki Charlene Hammonds Dwayne Hammonds Dorothy Harrison Michelle Harrison &
Family Roxanna Hartt Barbara Hatem Vanessa Hayes LaNay Hazzard Matthew Henry &
Family Sunshine Hernandez &
Family Lisa & Rich Hodges Georgia Ann Hodina Mary Hodina Eileen Hoffmann Samara Hook Anna Hopkins Susan Hori Courtney Jackman Katherine Jacobs Kristin Jacobson Jacqueline Johnson The Jurancich Family Laura Kater Dottie Kearney Connor Kerzie Peggy Kiernan Cathy Kleinschmidt Mark Kneisel Dewey Kolbo Tony Korwin Andy Kowallek Lorene Kundert The Lamelin Family Ashley LaMothe &
Family Pauline Lapre’s sister
Justine Jeanne Leblanc Susan Lee Jake Lefferdink Aleah Leon JoAnne Lesser Fr. Rich Lewandowski Ashley Load Lee Loeschnig Cassandra & Lauren
Loretto Evadna Lynn Salud & Reynaldo
Macalma Larry Manquero Paige Mansell Gloria Maupin Colleen McCall Virginia McConnell Paige McCoy Gina McDermott Jerry McEniry Ann McGeary The McGinley Family Bob McWilliams Joyce Meehan Kalei Mendiola Anna Meyers Barbara Miller Steven Sr., Stevie, &
Noah Miller Harold Miller, Jr. Harold Miller, Sr. Phyllis Minaya Juan Miranda Rosario Miranda June Mitchell Maria Molina Raymond Montalvo June Montgomery Ryan Moquin Conrad Murphy Hope Murphy Michele Murphy Clay Murray Andrew Philip
Nacional Angela Nacional Melanie Nacional Nida Navarro Richard Obsitnik Gillian Ochoa Kare O’Dell
Isaiah Ornelas & Trinity Coles
Laura Paciorek Gloor Ethan Palm Cynthia Pearson Kaili Pearson Salina Pearson Dottie Petruzzo Merri Phelps Roxanne Pietila Helen Pingtella Delilah Plasterer Karen Plett Perry Postulka The Joe Prokop Family Bernie Ptak Debbie Pupping Barbara Ramm Fr. Mike Ratajczak Gregory Ratajczak Jenni Richard Evelyn Richards Rita Ritchie Joel Rivera Ralda Rizke Lily Robinson Mateo Rodriguez Chuck & Maria Rogers Paul Roofener Brigit Rossi Dick & Pauline
Rossmaessler The Russo Family Rachel Sainc Cindy Sanelli Rose Mary Saputo Lani Schiller Dane & Valerie
Schlemmer Joe Schmidt Maria Sebiano Dave Shablin Elizabeth Shirzad Irene Sie Barb Slabaugh Laila Smith Cinda Smits Nick Soltau Steve Soule Darek, Vanessa, &
Elba Spizewski Don St. Pierre Patricia St. Pierre Joy Stanton Sybil Staples Mike Sterling Betty Stewart Carl Stewart Laura Bernard Stover,
MD Laimei Strauss Pete Sullivan Pat Swanton Barbara Szczech Laura Thiele Sarah Tillinghast William Tompson Stephen Toth, Jr. &
Family The Trejo/Beltran
Family Wayne Twilliger Corrie Vasquez Michael A. Venturella Martin Vertson Lucy Viramontes Neal Vitiello Vanessa Vitiello Wilson Wanner Kevin Watson-Graff Jerry Wechsler Elaine Weiler Mona Weir Bob Wentz Linda Willingham Gerri Wilmott &
Family John Woodard The Xavier Family Patricia Zavala Jeanne Zeltner
Prayer List (Call 760-758-4100 x102 to add a name for four weeks.)
Gunnery Sgt. Fernando Andrade, Jr. Lt. Devon Czarzasty Major Branden M. Felker, USAF Grant Fischer 1st Lt. Eric Galamay MSGT Steve Gallegos, USMC Sgt. Alex Garcia Adolfo Granados, MD, US Navy PFC Samuel Haro, US Army 1st Lt Casey A. LaMar, USMC Sr. M. Sgt. Jan Lego Cpl Caleb Lemons, USMC PFC Cody Madere M Sgt Jana Madrid Tech Sgt Chad Mansell, USAF 1st Lt. Jennifer Mozzetta ETN3 TJ Myers, US Navy Jeremiah Gabriel Nelson, USAF Thomas Kevin Nelson, US Navy Fireman Griffin Joseph Ochoa, US Navy Pvt. 2 Jess Phillips, US Army AWS2 Peter Princi, US Navy Nicole Rieger CTR2, US Navy Sr. Airman Robert Spear, USAF Sgt. Charles Watts, USMC
Deployed Military
Calendar Highlights More details at www.stmoside.org, Events
Feb 24 Liturgy of the Word for Children at 8:30am and 10:30am Masses
Mar 1 Knights of Columbus Fat Friday Party and Dinner
Mar 6 Ash Wednesday—Masses at 8:15am, 12:00noon, and 7:00pm
Mar 8 Knights of Columbus Fish Dinner
Mar 9 Women’s Guild Lenten Day of Recollection
Mar 16 CPR Class Mar 25 An Evening with David Haas Mar 31 Concordia University, Irvine,
Wind Ensemble in Concert Apr 18 Holy Thursday Apr 19 Good Friday Apr 20 Easter Vigil—8:00pm Apr 21 Easter Sunday—Masses at
6:30am, 8:30am, 10:30am, and 2:00pm (Vietnamese)
May 10 Casino Night in Rio ~ Carnival!
Questions? Contact Henny at 760-758-4100 x100
As a faith community let us pray for all who serve our country in these troubled times. We pray especially for those connected to our Parish who have been deployed:
Readings for the Week Ahead
Sunday Year C; Weekday Year I Readings online at www.usccb.org.
Sunday, February 24 (81) Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Samuel 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23 Psalm 103:1-4,8,10,12-13 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38 Monday, February 25 (341) Sirach 1:1-10 Psalm 93:1ab-2,5 Mark 9:14-29 Tuesday, February 26 (342) Sirach 2:1-11 Psalm 37:3-4,18-19,27-28,39-40 Mark 9:30-37 Wednesday, February 27 (343) Sirach 4:11-19 Psalm 119:165,168,171-172,174-175 Mark 9:38-40 Thursday, February 28 (344) Sirach 5:1-8 Psalm 1:1-4,6 Mark 9:41-50 Friday, March 1 (345) Sirach 6:5-17 Psalm 119:12,16,18,27,34-35 Mark 10:1-12 Saturday, March 2 (346) Sirach 17:1-15 Psalm 103:13-18 Mark 10:13-16 Sunday, March 3 (84) Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 27:4-7 Psalm 92:2-3,13-16 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 Luke 6:39-45
Mass Intentions Saturday, February 23, 5:00pm
James C. McGinty Sunday, February 24, 8:30am
Mercedes Dea Sunday, February 24, 10:30am
Robert Ratajczak
Sunday, February 24, 2:00pm Missa pro Populo
Monday, February 25, 8:15am Eugene Masseth
Tuesday, February 26, 8:15am Deceased Family & Friends of the
John Kelleher Family Wednesday, February 27, 8:15am
Adam & Gabby Soberon Thursday, February 28, 8:15am
Gilda Spiegl Friday, March 1, 8:15am
Josephine Mase Saturday, March 2, 5:00pm
Barney Ibbetson Sunday, March 3, 8:30am
Henny Jocelyn
Sunday, March 3, 10:30am Isidoro Iacobelli
Sunday, March 3, 2:00pm Missa pro Populo
Knights of Columbus Fat Friday Mardi Gras Party
Friday, March 1 | 5:00-7:00pm
The ARK Nursery is still closed for repairs.
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Marriage & Family Life Social Ministries & Outreach Moms & Kids—Are you a mom with infant through school age children wanting to meet other moms in our Parish? Want to find a great way to meet friends for both you and your children? Join our dynamic and energetic Moms and Kids ministry! We have park play dates twice a month at a local park, and there are many other events throughout the month posted on our private Facebook page. Join us! Contact Emily Beckman at 760-845-4065 or Natalia Sada at [email protected] or Estelle Eral at [email protected].
Worldwide Marriage Encounter—starts with the love you have for your spouse and helps you build, expand, and deepen that relationship. We invite all married couples to sign up for March 22-24 or May 17-19. The weekends start at 8:00pm on Friday and end at 4:00pm on Sunday. Your meals and lodging are provided. There is a $75 fee and a voluntary donation requested at the end of the weekend. Sign up today at www.wwme-sandiego.org
For more information, visit www.sdcatholic.org Ministries/Marriage and Family Life or call Caleb and Sheila McKinley at 858-245-1761.
Jail/Detention Ministry Jesus said, “I was in prison and you visited me. What you did for the least of these you did for me.” To volunteer and bring the gifts of presence, compassion, hope, and love to those in prison, call Rita McCarthy at 760-758-4100 x100. For more information, visit www.diocese-sdiego.org/restore, where you will find information on not only visiting those in prison, but ways to provide support for victims or their families and ways to get involved with victim/offender mediation and reconciliation.
STM $crip News Groceries, gas, dining, department stores, and travel gift cards are available. Purchases can be made at the Scrip table on the plaza after Masses, or you can order through our church’s website. Stop by the Scrip table for information on how your family can be Fundraising While You Shop!
Did you know that purchasing just $200 in Scrip gift cards each month for your groceries and gas can earn our church up to 3.75% which comes out to about $90 a year per family? We have over 1,200 registered families. If every family participated by spending just $200 per month on purchases you are already making, our earnings could be $108,000 a year!
For more information: https://tinyurl.com/yc2b4szs or 760-758-4100 x150 or [email protected].
Men’s Fellowship Update iHunger meets on Saturday mornings with a video series by Bishop Robert Barron on “The Pivotal Players.” The morning starts with breakfast in the Parish Center Lower Level. We hope you can join us! No registration necessary! Breakfast is off-site on the first weekend of each month all year round.
To stay informed of what’s going on with iHunger via text messages, text iHunger to 84576 or email Deacon John at [email protected] to have your email added to the iHunger distribution group.
iThirst: Are you thirsty for some occasional fellowship over a beer at a local micro-brewery with some other great men from the Parish? If so text iThirst to 84576 to stay connected with what’s going on.
Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County Our Communal Mass will be February 24 at nearby St. Margaret Church in Oceanside at 11:00am followed by lunch at Hunter’s Steakhouse. On March 10 we’ll again meet at St. Margaret Church at 2:00pm for our General Meeting/Potluck. This is an easy location to check out our group!
For information, call STM representative Carol Kope at 760-726-0533. Check www.cwwnc.com or the bulletin board on the Parish Center Lower Level for our calendar of events including bowling, dancing, dining out, free concerts, theatre, hiking, and bocce ball! RSVPs are required.
STM Mental Health Ministry Network STM is a member of the San Diego Diocesan Mental Health Ministry Network (MHMN) and has made a commitment to become a faith community that both understands mental illness and can provide compassionate support. If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health challenges, or if you would like to find out how to become a member, please contact us at 760-758-4100 x104 or [email protected].
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering several Family-to-Family classes in the near future, the next one will begin April 8 and run through June 24 in Carlsbad. Please sign up by calling NAMI North Coastal office at 760-722-3754.
Rapid Response Network for Immigration Issues The network is a coalition of nonprofits that will pool resources to respond to actions such as immigration checkpoints, raids, and arrests. The group has a 24-hour hotline (619-536-0823) to document such activities, provide emergency assistance, and connect affected people with resources. Contact Sr. Maureen at 760-758-4100 x131 or [email protected] for more information or if you wish to volunteer to help.
LGBTQ Spirituality Ministry Meeting The LGBTQ Spirituality Ministry will have a non-hosted coffee and pastry social meetup for LGBTQ individuals, friends, allies, and family this coming Tuesday, February 26, 6:00-7:00pm in Vista. Please email or call for location: [email protected] or 760.453.0459
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Parish Events
Want to Donate Online? Our website has an online giving option! Go to www.stmoside.org, scroll to bottom of page and look for Giving, then click on E-Giving.
Calling All Scouts Do you know a Boy Scout, Cub Scout, Girl Scout, American Heritage Girl, or other scout in our Parish? Please make sure that our Religious Awards Coordinator has your contact info. She has opportunities for Parish service along with information about medal programs and other religious patch programs. CONTACT: Kellee [email protected].
Women’s Guild News A great way to start off your Lenten season is with a Day of Recollection which will be held on Saturday, March 9, this year. Sr. Carol Quinlivan of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet will again be our guest speaker. Sr. Carol is a Master Catechist and a Certified Retreat and Spiritual Director. She holds an MA in Religious Studies from Loyola Marymount University and a Ph.D. from Pacifica Jungian Institute. The topic will be Entering the Heart of Jesus. The retreat begins with a boxed lunch and Sister Carol will present from 1:00-4:30pm. We will finish the retreat at 5:00pm Mass. This event is open to all and is scheduled on a Saturday so those who work can also attend. Parishioners, family, and friends, all are welcome. Sign-ups will be on the plaza or in the Parish Office. Deadline is March 3. Any questions please contact Judy Smith, VP of Programs, at [email protected] or 442-273-7896.
Our next scheduled luncheon is on Monday, March 11. The March meeting’s topic is Books and Bingo—so stack up some books to donate and/or to swap. Please contact Judy Buoniconti for door prize donations at [email protected] or 760-758- 5113. Email or call Patty Remington if you are going to attend the luncheon at [email protected] or 760-805-6935. Get in the spirit of St Patrick’s Day by wearing green!
Once again, many thanks for the “Bee Hive” of activity” from the Women’s Guild members who donated their time, talent, and treasure to make this year’s “Bee’s Knees” Fashion Show a resounding success! Many, many thanks for the generosity of all who attended. Information on number of attendees and how much was added to our budget for the “Seasons” campaign will be announced at the March meeting.
The Board of Directors Nominating Committee is in full swing and looking for members who are ready and willing to take a position on the board next year. If you or a member you know would consider a board position, please contact Nominating Committee Chair, Anna Marie Martinet at 562-881-9232 or [email protected]. Job descriptions for each position are available for review.
May you have a peace-filled week. —Trish Feeley, President
Creation Care News Our care for the Lord’s creation is growing and we invite you to water and nourish it. How? Join us for a home study of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home. In the comfort of your home on your time schedule. Read, underline, and contemplate. Books will be only $3. Discussion meetings will last only one hour. When? At your convenience. Please email me to suggest days and times that work for your schedule: [email protected]. Or text me at 442-888-4874.
“Let us sing as we go.” —Pope Francis
Knights of Columbus Fat Friday Dinner March 1 | 5:00-7:00pm | Parish Center Lower Level $25 per person | $10 for children
Shrimp Etouffee, Chicken Jambalaya, and more!
Food, fun, and fellowship! Buy tickets after Sunday Masses or contact [email protected].
Reserve Friday, May 10, 6:00-9:30pm for this exciting event and watch for details!
Parish Center Upper Level | $50/person Visit www.stmoside.org/casino-night or contact Chris Smith at
760-758-4100 x120 or [email protected]
View the Pasta Dinner event photo album at www.tinyurl.com/stmpasta
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Liturgy & Music Douglas Lynn Director of Liturgy and Music
[email protected]; 760-758-4100 x140
I recently asked my co-workers to share their responses to the following statement: “It’s been years since I…” Their responses sparked reflective, fun and poignant memories. “It’s been years since I… rode a bike, owned a cat, went fishing, ran barefoot outside, watched old home movies, raised my voice in song in a church choir, rocked my babies to sleep, called an old friend, flew a kite, went bowling with my sisters.”
What memories do these responses bring to your mind and heart? What is it that you have not done in many years?
This year, the season of Lent will begin on March 6. This slightly later start provides the universal church the opportunity to do something we haven’t done in years. On March 3, we will celebrate the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. Although we hear Psalm 92 more than once in our cycle of readings, it’s been several years since these assigned readings have been proclaimed: Sirach 27:4-7, 1 Corinthians 15:54- 58, and Luke 6:39-45.
Now I doubt that many parishes will celebrate with trumpets and fanfare, confetti or a cake, but it feels as if we should give this special occurrence some attention. Perhaps one way to do so is to consider how we are giving the word of God itself the place of importance it deserves in our lives.
On March 5, 2017, Pope Francis asked those gathered in St. Peter’s Square to give the Bible as much attention as they give their cellphone asking, “What would happen if we treated the Bible like we treat our cellphone? If we always took it with us, if we turned back when we forget it, if we opened it several times a day, if we read God’s
messages in the Bible as we read the messages of our phones.”
Francis’ challenge prompted me to do a little digging. Exactly how much time are people spending on their cellphones? What would be your own best guess?
Can you imagine what would happen if we made the commitment to turn even ten percent of that time over to reading, studying and praying with the word of God? How would our doing so shape our minds, our spirits and our hearts? How would it impact our approach to the day, our attitudes toward and responses to family members and coworkers, our decisions as consumers and our plans for the future? How might such a commitment challenge and change us?
As we approach Lent, make a resolution that can be life changing. Answer the pope’s challenge. Treat the Bible like your cellphone. Apart from reading Scripture in order to prepare for Sunday’s Mass or to participate in a Bible study, set aside time to listen—to really listen—to God’s word for you. Use the Little Book for Lent and begin with a small amount of time each day, and trust that the seed of God’s word will grow within you, challenge you, and change you.
Sit with the readings for the upcoming weekends, especially for the weekend of March 3. Be attentive to the images—a shaken sieve, the work of the potter, the cedar of Lebanon, and the sting of death. Reflect on Jesus’ words about the wooden beam in your eye, good trees and good hearts. Open your ears and your heart to receive this seldom-proclaimed part of God’s word. Treat it as the treasure it is meant to be.
IT’S BEEN YEARS… The seldom heard readings of Ordinary Time
Upcoming Music
MARCH 3 8th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
5:00pm
Cantor & Assembly
8:30am
Cantor & Assembly
10:30am
Cantor & Assembly
2:00pm
Thánh Linh (adult choir)
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Anh em hãy có lòng nhân từ, như Cha anh em là Đấng
nhân từ.
Luke 6:27-38 | Lc 6:27-38
Formation Workshop for NEW Eucharistic Ministers
The Parish has an urgent need for additional Eucharistic Ministers for our weekend and holyday liturgies!
Would you serve?
If you have not served in the diocese, the first step is to attend the diocesan workshop.
Saturday, March 16 9:00am-12:30pm
San Diego Pastoral Center
Contact Douglas to register!
If you have already served as a Eucharistic minister elsewhere in the diocese, then the process is only a single step.
Contact Douglas to sign up!
by Mary Malloy, from Celebration
January 2019, with permission.
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Faith Formation Debbie Fredette Director of Faith Formation
760-758-4100 x110; [email protected]
Youth Ministry 760-758-4100 x161 YouthMinis-
Middle School & High School Youth
FOOD, FUN & FRIENDS All Teens Grades 8-12
IGNITE Youth Group meets on Monday evenings on the Parish Center Lower Level 6:30-8:30pm (dinner is served).
Please note the times and locations for our next REACH classes: Genesis Ages 3-5 (10:30am-12:00pm) Lower Level REACH Grades 1-2 (12:30-2:00) Lower Level REACH Grades 3-5 (12:30-2:00pm) Upper Level EDGE Grades 6-8 (3:00-4:30pm) Lower Level Confirmation Year 1 (5:00-7:00pm) Upper Level Confirmation Year 2 (5:00-7:00pm) Lower Level Post-Confirmed (5:00-7:00pm) Lower Level Adult Confirmation (5:00-7:00pm) Lower Level Young Adults (7:00-9:00pm) Lower Level Make 2019 a Family Faith Formation Year!
Sacrament Preparation News
There is still time to register for James: Pearls for Wise Living, an 11-week bible study for anyone who has struggled to live a truly and fulfilling Christian life. The study of James offers a wealth of solutions for handling everyday circumstances. Studies are held Wednesday mornings 9:00-11:00am on the Parish Center Upper Level. Cost is $35 and includes a workbook. Did you know that Bible Studies are available to you online as well? For those folks who can’t make it on Wednesday mornings, watch the video sessions when you want to—from your own home—from anywhere you have internet access. Same cost—same workbook—same great video series! Contact Patt at [email protected] for more information on how to sign up.
Young Adult News
Family Faith Formation Adult Faith Formation
Little Books for Lent Are Now Available
Youth Ministry
Adult Confirmation Preparation Classes for adults ages 19 and older who would like to receive their Sacrament of Confirmation meet today, February 24! Complete your initiation into the Catholic Church and find community and fellowship while doing so. Contact [email protected] to register for these Sacrament Preparation classes. Classes are held two Sundays a month, 5:00-7:00pm, on the Parish Center Lower Level. Pre-registration is required.
Today, February 24, Is a REACH Sunday!
Combined monthly events offered for Middle School and High School aged kids. Contact STM Youth Ministry for more info.
Baptism News! Are you a parent or godparent who needs a Baptism Preparation Class? Our next class is Tuesday, March 5, at 7:00pm. Pre-registration is required. Call the Faith Formation Office today to sign up. First Communion Sacrament Preparation! Reminder for families in their second year of Sacrament Preparation that our next Parent meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 31, 12:30-2:00pm. on the Parish Center Lower Level. Please plan to drop your child at class before coming to the meeting. Remaining M3 Events for 2019 and 2020 Confirmation Families Have Been Cancelled. We apologize for the cancellations and look forward to the Confirmation events planned for the 2019/2020 Faith Formation year. To stay up to date on all Year 2 Confirmation events, please text Conf2 to 84576. Confirmation 2019: We invite you to join us for the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, May 5 when we will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop John Dolan.
The ARK Nursery
Bible Study News
Are you a Young Adult in your twenties?—Our Young Adult group continues today, February 24, 7:00-9:00pm, on the Parish Center Lower Level. Along with conversations about life, faith, and fellowship with other young adults, you will be participating in the Bible study, “The Great Adventure” facilitated by Jeff Cavins. We would love to have you join us. Please contact Rory at roryg@stmoside to find out about Young Adult events at the parish and how to register to become part of this great group. Unfortunately, the ARK Nursery
sprang another leak during last week’s storm, so we were unable to reopen as expected. We will keep you posted!
When open, The ARK is for families with children ages 0-5; and is available on the Parish Center Lower Level during the 10:30am Mass most Sundays. Children may be dropped off beginning at 10:15am. Cost is $5 or $3 per visit if you purchase an ARK card.
Please contact Mary Vancelette at [email protected] to volunteer or to purchase your ARK card at a discount.
Little Books for the 2019 Lenten season are now available. Pick yours up today at the Parish Information table and make this Lent a special one. Little Books are available for just $2 each and are available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. There is a limited supply, so don’t wait! Start your Lent off right!
St. Thomas More Catholic Church 8 February 24, 2019
Stewardship & Development Chris Smith Director of Stewardship & Development
[email protected]; 758-4100 x120
TOWERS OF FAITH
Future Support & Legacy Planning Options
Towers of Faith is a movement that has arisen due to the vision, leadership and generosity of several of our Parishioners. We stress that this is about the love and thought behind the gift, and not about the gift amount.
These individuals (several anonymous) have included STM in their estate planning. This helps to ensure their ongoing support and a legacy for our Parish. Towers of Faith is a valuable portion of our future support.
Examples of the various future planning vehicles are:
Designated Beneficiary Accounts, Wills, Living Trusts, Life Insurance, Stocks and Bonds, Real Estate, and
STM Endowment with CCFSD (Catholic Community Foundation of San Diego)
Parishioners who have already included STM in their estate plans are Towers of Faith participants. If you are interested, please contact us. Your participation is most welcome and appreciated!
Chris Smith at 760-758-4100 x120, or [email protected].
Seasons Capital Campaign January 1, 2018-January 31, 2019 Our Goal $3,300,000.00 Pledged $1,652,380.03 Pledge Amount Still Needed $1,647,619.97
Total Collected $790,319.56
Mortgage Disbursements Total $721,316.52 ($56,968.45/month)
STM Households 1317 Supporting Households 596
We are now in the fourteenth month of our 36-month Campaign. Have you made a pledge to the St. Thomas More: A Parish For All Seasons Capital Campaign?
Your help is needed! We still have a long way to go…
We cannot all give the same amount, but we can all make the same sacrifice.
In the branches: Purposefulness, Health, Joy, Self-Motivation, Self-Motivation, Contentment, Acceptance, Fulfillment, and Creativity.
In the roots: Charity, Friendship, Forgiveness, Love, Gratitude, Kindness, Warmth, and Trust.*
A Church is like a tree, and its members are like leaves. We need our constant donations of time, talent, and treasure to keep us going.
Let us all become a true and fruitful branch on the vine Jesus, by accepting him in our lives as it pleases him to come:
† as the Truth—to be told;
† as the Life—to be lived;
† as the Light—to be lighted;
† as the Love—to be loved;
† as the Way—to be walked;
† as the Joy—to be given;
† as the Peace—to be spread;
† as the Sacrifice—to be offered,
… in our families and within our neighborhood.
There are multiple ministries at STM which help to carry out the mission and ministry of Jesus throughout the year: taking the Eucharist to the sick and homebound, serving at Brother Benno’s the first Saturday of each month, donating toiletries and clothing for Brother Benno’s, bringing non-perishable food items for Solutions for Change, taking dinner to residents at the Intake Shelter for Solutions for Change once a month, donating blood during the ARC Blood Drives at STM, helping with Disability Facilitation, to name just a few.
Page 10 of the bulletin lists a number of ways to participate.
Please contact me if you have questions about becoming more involved. Contact information at the top of this page. —Chris
*—partially excerpted from “A Simple Path” by St. Teresa of Calcutta
The most important things in life aren’t things!
St. Thomas More: A Parish For All Seasons In God, we live and move and have our being!
—Acts 17:28
The Tree of Self-Realization
Collection for Week of February 12-18 Number of Registered Households 1,319
Offertory $11,298.16 Offertory (Loose Collection) $2,277.00 Total $13,575.16
St. Thomas More Catholic Church 9 February 24, 2019
The Larger Church News 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign—March 6-April 14. Join your community in prayer, fasting, and attending a vigil to ask God’s intervention for the end to abortion. Since 2007, 15,256 babies have been saved. Pray at home or in front of our local abortion clinic: 1964 Via Centre between Emerald and College, Vista. Visit 40daysforlife.com to sign up for vigil hours or call Irene Santiesteban at 858-490-8324 for more information Brother Benno’s Auxiliary Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser—Saturday, March 9, 8:00-9:30am, Applebee’s, 2146 Vista Way, Oceanside. $10 per person; reservations due by March 1. For more information, contact Susan at 206-349-1371.
“Laugh Til It Hurts”—Saturday, April 27, 6:30-9:00pm, Meadowlark Church, San Marcos. A fundraising comedy night supporting Birth Choice Mobile Clinic and Care Center, featuring comedian Scott Wood. Visit https://tinyurl.com/yyx4b4ve to purchase tickets.
Jesus Called Her Mother: Women’s Day of Reflection—Saturday, May 4, 9:00am-3:30pm, Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center, Temecula. $40, includes lunch. Hosted by St. Francis of Assisi Women’s Ministry. For more information, contact [email protected] or 760-630-9575.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Shrines of Italy—October 29-November 8, hosted by Fr. Richard Lewandowski. Flyers available in the Parish Office. For more information, contact Fr. Rich at 978-833-3354 or [email protected].
Catholic Schoolhouse—A local Catholic supplement program for homeschooling families and charter schools. For more information, contact [email protected] or www.carlsbadca.catholicshoolhouse.com.
St. Francis School is our Parish School!—Families from St. Thomas More are extended the same benefits and rewards as St. Francis Parishioners, including:
Parishioner priority for enrollment at St. Francis School, Equal tuition rates, Financial aid opportunities, and Fundraising support.
St. Francis Church News 525 W. Vista Way, Vista ● 760-945-8000 ● stfrancis-vista.org
The Vatican—w2.vatican.va.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops—usccb.org.
Diocese of San Diego—sdcatholic.org.
24/7 Catholic Radio on AM 1000 or RelevantRadio.com—Sunday Mass is broadcast at 7:00pm on Saturdays and 7:00am and 6:00pm on Sundays, plus a wide variety of programming.
24/7 Catholic Television on EWTN—Also, Sunday Mass is broadcast at 9:00am every Sunday.
Sunday TV Mass for the Homebound—Every Sunday at 9:30am. XDTV Channel 49 (MyTV13) or www.heartofthenation.org.
Sacrificial Giving Sacrificial Giving is the process of consciously examining one’s household income and making a decision to give a percentage of it to the Church. If the “leap of faith” of tithing seems to be too great for you, we ask that you consider the “gradual approach.” Please examine and review not only the dollar amount that you presently give to St. Thomas More, but the percentage of your gross household income that dollar amount represents.
When you add up all your gifts to St. Thomas More, what percentage is that amount of your gross household income? Maybe it is ½%, 1%, 3%, or more? You are encouraged to increase it by a percentage each year until you have made that leap of Faith and are tithing.
Remember that the Lord is never outdone in generosity. Pray that more and more of us are willing to be challenged by the Biblical directive to give back to the Lord a tithe of all that we have and are.
Percentage of Income ►
▼ Annual Income
10% 8% 6% 4% 2%
$10,000 $ 19 $ 15 $ 12 $ 8 $ 4
$30,000 58 46 35 23 12
$50,000 96 77 58 38 19
$70,000 135 108 81 54 27
$100,000 192 154 115 77 38
$150,000 288 231 173 115 58
$200,000 385 308 231 154 77
Amount of Weekly Gift Tithing Parishioners are invited to tithe (10% of all gross household income) to the Lord—8% to St. Thomas More Catholic Church and 2% to other charities of your choice. The tithe covers the following: † Parish Operational Offering † Seasons Capital Campaign † Religious Education Fees * † Sacrament Stipends (Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals) † Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) † All National Collections:
Annual Lenten Collection Collection of the Holy Father (Peter’s Pence) Propagation of the Faith (Mission Appeal) World Missions Collection National Needs Collection Retirement Fund for Religious Collection
* The tithe includes the cost of activities which are mandatory for the religious education program, but not for activities that are optional.
The Seasons Capital Campaign receives half of the 8% St. Thomas More tithe, with the other half being distributed among the remaining items.
St. Thomas More Catholic Church 10 February 24, 2019
Parish Contacts
Pastoral Council
Chairperson ........................................... Lisa Attardo 760-940-1505 Secretary ........................................ Kirk Stechschulte 859-684-1698 Members at Large ............................................................ Joseph Dang 858-248-1677 .......................................................... Peter Nguyen 858-353-0142 Religious Education/Faith Formation/Evangelization .................................................... Lovette Hazzard 760-622-2068 Religious Education for Adolescents & Children (REACH) .............................................. Debbie Fredette 760-758-4100 x110 Liturgy of the Word for Children ....................................... Eric & Deborah Williams 760-599-4591 Sacramental Preparation.............. Debbie Fredette 760-758-4100 x110 RCIA ................................................. Kathleen Bell 760-809-6526 Moms & Kids ...................................... Emily Beckman 760-845-4065 ..................................................... Estelle Eral 760-758-4100 x100 ................................................... Natalia Sada 760-758-4100 x100 The ARK Nursery ...................... Mary Vancelette 760-758-4100 x100 Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs ..... Regina Aulisio 760-295-5530 Youth Ministry .............................. Mary Brehove 760-758-4100 x161 High School ........................... Mary Brehove 760-758-4100 x161 Young Adults .............. Rory & Stacey Griffin 760-758-4100 x110 Religious Education for Adults ... Debbie Fredette 760-758-4100 x110 Bible Study............................................ Patt Goeltz 760-727-8442 Centering Prayer .................... Mary Williams 760-758-4100 x100 Men’s Fellowship ............. Dcn. John Fredette 760-758-4100 x104 Women’s Ministry .................................. Lia Keane 760-586-8049 Vocations ............................ Dcn. Thomas Goeltz 760-758-4100 x100 Liturgy .................................................. Michael Gonzales 760-522-0411 Art & Environment ........................ Theresa Berry 760-758-4100 x100 .......................................................... Trina Baggett 760-518-6460 Bereavement Ministry ........... Sr. Maureen Brown 760-758-4100 x131 Eucharistic Adoration ........................... Available 760-758-4100 x120 Liturgical Ministries ....................... Douglas Lynn 760-758-4100 x140 Music Ministry ............................... Douglas Lynn 760-758-4100 x140 Sacristans—Altar Guild .............................. Diana Diaz 760-758-7870 Sacristans—Altar Linens ......................... Anna Meyers 760-727-4998 Wedding Coordinator .................................... Lia Keane 760-586-8049 Marriage & Family Life .......... Caleb & Sheila McKinley 858-245-1761 Bringing the Celebration Home ............. Angie Tieman 619-540-6910 ...................................................... Emily Beckman 760-845-4065 Diocesan Liaison .................................. Andrea Spencer 760-560-6540 Family Services .............. Rev. Michael Ratajczak 760-758-4100 x100 LGBTQ Support Groups LGBTQ Persons ............................ Emil Wick 760-758-4100 x173 Parents & Families ......... Matt & Lena Rumps 760-758-4100 x174 Transgender/Transition Issues ..... Geri Herold 760-758-4100 x175 Marriage Preparation ...... Rev. Michael Ratajczak 760-758-4100 x100 Widows & Widowers of North County ....... Carol Kope 760-726-0533 Parish Organizations & Events ............... Patrick Attardo 760-940-1505 Annual Parish Fundraiser .................. Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 Historian/Archives ............................. Brandon Oswald 760-845-5450 Knights of Columbus ................................. Josh Packer 760-470-7587 Scout Ministry ......................................... Kellee Bartha 562-883-4659 Social Activities ............................ Henny Jocelyn 760-758-4100 x100 ..................................................... Michael Haubert 949-322-6457 Spirited Seniors .............................. Jim & Marilyn Day 760-509-4545 Tommy’s Café .............................. Mary Brehove 760-758-4100 x161 Treasures Rummage Sale ...................... Available 760-758-4100 x100 Women’s Guild ......................................... Trish Feeley 760-685-6227 Social Ministries .......................... Stacey & Morgan Espe 760-224-2699 Blood Drive .............................. Stacey & Morgan Espe 760-224-2699 Brother Benno’s Collection ............... Dcn. Tom Goeltz 760-727-8442 Brother Benno’s Kitchen Server ..... Don & Jan Le May 760-724-7257 Christmas Angel Ministry ........... Kevin & Lisa Seufert 760-732-5965 CPR/AED Classes ................................ Phil Goscienski 760-732-1414 Creation Care Team ............................. Kathleen Aviña 442-888-4874
Culture of Life ................................. Jamie Melsheimer 760-300-8131 Disability Facilitation .............................. Ann Eriksson 760-305-9985 Family Shoe Ministry ................ Heidi & Rick Madden 760-470-4998 Jail Ministry .................................. Rita McCarthy 760-758-4100 x100 Mental Health Ministry ..................... Chair: Tim Keane 760-758-2717 .................... Referrals: Deacon John Fredette 760-758-4100 x104 Prayer Request Line .................................... Carol Kope 760-726-0533 ................................................... Lee Coccaro 760-758-4100 x153 Project Linus ............................................. Mary Coxon 760-599-8760 St. Bonaventure Mission ................... Dcn. Tom Goeltz 760-727-8442 Social Justice Committee ........................... Henri Black 760-758-8137 Anti-Human Trafficking ............... Marianne Grisez 760-814-8787 Interfaith Center for Worker Justice, San Diego ........................................................ Joyce Meehan 760-304-0373 La Posada Men’s Shelter.................... Cathy Blecki 760-704-6407 San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP) ....................................... Sr. Maureen Brown 760-758-4100 x131 Solutions for Change .................... Kevin & Lyn Leahy 760-643-0872 Syrian Family Outreach ............ Patrick & Lisa Attardo 760-884-7863 Office Support ................................... Henny Jocelyn 760-758-4100 x100 General Support ............................ Henny Jocelyn 760-758-4100 x100 Kitchen Manager.................................................. 760-758-4100 x100 Development Council Chairperson .......................................... Jody Cadieux 760-809-9761 Secretary ......................................... Kim Wright 760-758-4100 x100 Member at Large ..................................... Louie Pham 760-445-6274 Annual Catholic Appeal ............ Lorraine Doering 760-758-4100 x102 New Construction .................................... Brian Leahey 760-224-1674 Planned Giving ................................. Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 Publicity/Public Relations ........................ Jane Gladden 760-659-6168 Scrip Sales ......................................... Andrea Sweeney 760-216-6389 ............................................................. Lisa Seufert 760-732-5965 Stewardship ...................................... Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 Vehicle Donations .............................. Diana Diaz 760-758-4100 x100 Welcome Ministry ............................ Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 Finance Council Chairperson ............................................ Ron Briseno 760-224-3105 Secretary ................................................. Nancy Busse 760-519-7783 Member at Large .............................................. An Vu 760-994-3928 Budget Review ........................................... Don Eppich 760-744-8705 Financial Liaison ................................. Doug D’Agrosa 760-691-5000 Inventory .......................................... Irene Balli-Dumas 760-521-7157 Personnel ............................................... Nina Woodard 760-717-1431 Building & Maintenance ........ Dcn. John Fredette 760-758-4100 x104 Parish Emergency Preparedness .............. Mario Cugini 760-726-2932 Seasons Capital Campaign ............................. Bill Ipsen 760-723-0402
Updated 02/24/2019
Pastoral Staff Rev. Michael Ratajczak, Pastor .................................... 760-758-4100 x100 Rev. Karl Bauer, Senior Priest ...................................... 760-758-4100 x133 Dcn. John Fredette ........................................................ 760-758-4100 x104 Dcn. Thomas Goeltz ..................................................... 760-758-4100 x100 Sr. Maureen Brown, Pastoral Associate ........................ 760-758-4100 x131 Dcn. John Fredette, Business Manager ......................... 760-758-4100 x104 Debbie Fredette, Director of Faith Formation ............... 760-758-4100 x110 Stacey Griffin, Faith Formation Office Assistant......... 760-758-4100 x110 Mary Brehove, Interim Youth Advocate ...................... 760-758-4100 x161 Mary Vancelette, Director of Ark Nursery .................. 760-758-4100 x100 Douglas Lynn, Director of Liturgy & Music ................ 760-758-4100 x140 Kathy Santy, Assistant Music Director ........................ 760-758-4100 x100 Sally Fay, Organist/Choir Accompanist ....................... 760-758-4100 x100 Chris Smith, Director of Stewardship & Development . 760-758-4100 x120 Joe Garcia, Director of Maintenance ............................ 760-758-4100 x151 Henny Jocelyn, Receptionist/Secretary ......................... 760-758-4100 x100 Lorraine Doering, Parish Office Technician ................. 760-758-4100 x102 Rebecca Eyer, Sacristan ................................................ 760-758-4100 x100 Brian Leahey, Director of Construction ........................ 760-758-4100 x152
Pastoral Staff emails are [email protected]
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Care ofRetired PriestsWhen a diocesan priest is ordained, he makes a lifelong commitment to serve the needs of the faithful in our diocese, typically serving 40 to 45 years in ministry. In return, the diocese makes a commitment to the priest to provide for his basic well-being during his lifetime, including retirement.
Everyone is aware of the need to appropriately provide for the spiritual, material, and medical needs during their senior years. Priests have the same concerns. They want to have a certain level of confidence that someone will attend to the nurturing of their faith, helping them find an appropriate physical environment, and assist them when their bodies or minds decline with the passage of time. We play an important part in adding to their sense of security about their senior years.
The normal retirement age for a priest in our diocese is at age 75. Retirement costs including insurance, healthcare, prescription drugs, skilled nursing care, and housing and sustenance continue to escalate. At present, one-third of our diocesan priests are retired.
Our retired priests have a profound trust in the Lord and His Holy Mother; they have a profound trust in the gratitude and generosity of the people of the diocese. Our 2 retired bishops and 50 retired priests rely on the Lord and His people to sustain them in their senior years. As age and physical ability permit, they continue to witness the love of God. They continue to live a life of prayer and sacramental participation.
The Annual Catholic Appeal supports care of retired priests so that they can live in dignity, and free of anxiety about their means of support. This includes providing health and auto insurance, nursing care at Nazareth House San Diego if needed, supplementing their pension when necessary, and covering expenses for them to attend the annual convocation of priests.
2019 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEALDIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO
Responding toG raceGOD’S Each of you should use whatever gift you have
received to serve others, as faithful stewards of
God’s grace in its various forms. – 1 Peter 4:10
Our Response as StewardsREFLECT — On the many gifts you have received from God, including your financial
blessings.
PRAY — About how God wants you to use the gifts He has given you.
RESPOND — B y supporting the mission. You can give at your parish or online at giving.sdcatholic.org.
The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA)— Lúc để “trả trước” Trong tháng Hai này chúng ta bắt đầu Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) của địa phận. Tôi sẽ gửi lá thư “Yêu Thương” đến anh chị em trong vài ngày gần đây.
Xin anh chị em hãy dành thời gian để đọc và suy nghĩ về sự kiện này. Tôi xin rằng nó sẽ giúp anh chị em đóng góp cho ACA năm nay. Chỉ tiêu năm nay là $3.5 triệu.
Giáo xứ St. Thomas More chúng ta đã từng được Giáo Phận giúp đỡ, giờ là lúc chúng ta phải giúp trở lại cho Giáo Phận và cho các giáo xứ bạn của chúng ta.
Nếu trước đây anh chị em chưa từng đóng góp cho ACA, vậy năm nay phải là năm anh chị em bắt đầu đóng góp. Nếu trước đây anh chị em đã từng đóng góp cho ACA, và anh chị em hiện có điều kiện đóng góp nhiều hơn, vậy năm nay phải là năm anh chị em tăng thêm phần đóng góp này.
Dưới đây là một vài dữ kiện và số liệu quan trọng để anh chị em suy nghĩ về phần đóng góp của mình cho ACA.
Anh chị em cũng nên biết rằng tôi rất biết ơn mọi đóng góp của anh chị em.
Anh chị em có biết:
1. Mười mẫu đất mà giáo xứ chúng ta đang xây dựng cơ sở hiện nay là một Món Quà từ Giáo Phận San Diego.
Đường lối của Giáo Phận là cung cấp đất để các giáo xứ mới (thành lập) xây dựng cơ sở của mình.
The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA)— Time to “Pay It Forward” In this month of February we begin this year’s Diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). “Love letters” from me will be in the mail soon.
Please take time to read and reflect on this information. I pray that it will move you to support this Appeal. This year’s goal is $3.5 million.
As we, the Parish of St. Thomas More, have been helped by the Diocese, it is now our time to help our Diocese and our sister parishes.
If you have not supported the ACA in the past, this is the year to begin to do so. If you have supported the ACA in the past, and you are in a position to increase your gift, this is the year to do so.
Here are some facts and figures that are important information for you to have as you reflect upon your gift to the ACA.
Know that all that you do is much appreciated by me!
Did You Know?
1. The ten acres of land on which our Parish Campus is built was a GIFT from the Diocese of San Diego.
It has been the policy of the Diocese that it provides the land on which new Parishes will build their Campuses.
Pastor’s Column Rev. Michael Ratajczak
760-758-4100 x100 [email protected]
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Chúa Nhật Thứ 7 Mùa Thường Niên
February 24, 2019 | Ngày 24 tháng 2 năm 2019
Visit https://tinyurl.com/stmoside-aca to see a video from the Diocese about the ACA.
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2. The Diocese of San Diego provided St. Thomas More Parish with a $2 million INTEREST FREE loan to help us in the building of our Parish Center.
We had been paying down this loan sporadically between 1999 and 2006.
Then in January 2006 we began paying down the debt at $11,000/month.
Our last payment was in December, 2011.
3. The Diocese of San Diego helped us to secure a $6.6 million loan with the National Office of the Knights of Columbus which allowed us to move forward and build our Permanent Church. Due to our good financial standing, the Diocese easily agreed to be the “second” on this loan.
4. The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) is our yearly opportunity to engage in the Diocesan effort to participate in Jesus’ mission of teaching, sanctifying, and serving.
5. The goal of this year’s ACA is $3.5 million. The money will be directed for these purposes: A. Catholic Schools & Tuition Assistance: $1,000,000 B. Formation in the Faith: $600,000 C. Retired Priests: $500,000 D. Catholic Charities: $500,000 E. Seminarian Support: $500,000 F. Young Adult Ministry: $250,000 G. Prison Ministry: $150,000
6. Our Fair Share Assessment this year is $50,000. This provides us with the opportunity “to pay it forward” and to assist not only the ongoing mission of Jesus on a Diocesan level, but to directly help other sister Parishes in our Diocese who are in need.
Just as we have been helped, it is now our turn to help other Parishes.
7. Last year, only 335 STM households out of 1,247 chose to participate in the ACA. Last year our assessment was $50,000.
We raised $65,002 from 27% of the Parish. The average gift was $194.
Let us double the number of households participating in the ACA this year. I know that we can do this!
8. 100% of the money raised over our $50,000 assessment will be returned to our Parish and it will be directed to the Operations Budget to help us balance our bottom line. Last year, a little over $15,000 was returned to the Parish and was directed to our Operations Budget.
9. Beginning this weekend, and continuing for several weekends, you will find Bulletin inserts describing how the ACA money is directed and used. Please take time to read these inserts each week.
Please respond favorably to my “love letter.” Please prayerfully reflect upon this information and act accordingly.
Thank you!
2. Giáo Phận San Diego đã cho chúng ta vay $2 triệu không tiền lời để chúng ta xây dựng Trung Tâm Giáo Xứ của chúng ta.
Chúng ta đã trả món nợ này lai rai (lúc trả lúc không) từ năm 1999 đến năm 2006.
Sau đấy, vào tháng Giêng năm 2006, chúng ta bắt đầu trả $11,000 mỗi tháng. Lần trả cuối cùng là vào tháng 12 năm 2011.
3. Giáo Phận San Diego đã giúp chúng ta bảo đảm khoản vay $6.6 triêu từ Văn Phòng Quốc Gia của Knight of Columbus để chúng ta xây nhà thờ hiện nay. Cũng nhờ tình trạng tài chánh tốt, Giáo Phận đã dễ dàng đồng ý là người “thứ hai” của khoản nợ này.
4. Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) là một cơ hội hằng năm để chúng ta cùng với Giáo Phận tham dự vào sứ mệnh giảng dạy, thánh hóa, và phục vụ của Chúa Giê-su.
5. Chỉ tiêu năm nay của ACA là $3.5 triệu. Số tiền này sẽ được xử dụng trong các mục vụ sau: A. Trường Công giáo & chương trình Hỗ Trợ Học Phí: $1,000,000 B. Giáo lý: $600,000 C. Linh mục nghỉ hưu: $500,000 D. Các Tổ Chức Từ Thiện Công Giáo: $500,000 E. Hỗ trợ chủng sinh: $500,000 F. Mục vụ giới trẻ: $250,000 G. Mục vụ lao tù: $150,000
6. Phần phân bổ đóng góp của giáo xứ chúng ta năm nay là $50,000. Đây là cơ hội để chúng ta “trả trước” và để chúng ta không những giúp những công tác mục vụ của Đức Giê-su ở cấp Giáo Phận, mà còn giúp đỡ trực tiếp những giáo xứ khác trong Giáo Phận đang cần sự giúp đỡ.
Cũng như chúng ta đã được giúp đỡ, giờ đến lượt chúng ta giúp đỡ các Giáo xứ khác.
7. Năm ngoái, chỉ có 335 hộ trên tổng số 1,247 hộ trong STM tham gia ACA. Năm ngoái phần phân bổ đóng góp của giáo xứ chúng ta là $50,000.
Chúng ta đã quyên góp được $65,002 từ 27% của Giáo xứ. Trung bình là $194.
Chúng ta hãy cố gắng tăng gấp đôi số hộ gia đình tham gia vào ACA năm nay. Tôi biết rằng anh chị em có thể làm được điều này!
8. 100% số tiền huy động vượt trên $50,000 sẽ được hoàn lại cho Giáo xứ của chúng ta và số tiền này sẽ được chuyển vào Ngân Sách Hoạt Động, giúp chúng ta cân bằng ngân sách của mình. Năm ngoái, hơn $15,000 đã được hoàn lại cho Giáo xứ và được chuyển đến Ngân Sách Hoạt Động của chúng ta.
9. Bắt đầu từ cuối tuần này và tiếp tục trong vài cuối tuần kế tiếp, anh chị em sẽ thấy có thêm các trang kèm trong Bulletin trình bày về cách phân phối và xử dụng tiền ACA ra sao. Xin anh chị em hãy dành một ít thời gian để đọc các trang này.
Xin anh chị em đáp trả nồng nhiệt bức thư “Yêu Thương” của tôi. Xin anh chị em hãy cầu nguyện, suy ngẫm về sự kiện này và hãy hành động phù hợp.
Cảm ơn quý anh chị em!
St. Thomas More Catholic Church Spirited Seniors
Invite members, friends, and family
to
THE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE Thursday, May 16, 2019
Transporta on by chartered luxury coach
Cost: $45 members, $50 non‐members
Meet at STM Main Parking Lot
Boarding begins at 8:15am, Coach to depart at 8:30am
Return Trip: Depart Los Angeles 4:15pm, Arrive at STM at 6:45pm‐8:15pm, depending on traffic
In these mes of increasing intolerance, we invite members, friends and family to spend a day with the Spirited Seniors, as we tour the famous MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE in Los Angeles. The Museum is a premiere non‐profit organiza on whose sole purpose is to advocate tolerance. Through compelling mul ‐media exhibits, speakers and hands‐on experiences, the Museum shows how the roots of intolerance form, the consequences of unchecked intolerance, and strategies to promote tolerance. Mul ple issues, including civil rights, diversity, racism, bullying, and the Holocaust are addressed.
We will travel to Los Angeles in a chartered luxury coach, stopping for lunch at a Souplanta on. Everyone will be given a $10 gi card, which will cover most of the cost of lunch. A er lunch, we will proceed to the Museum, where we will spend 3 hours on an included docent‐led tour. Our tour is scheduled to allow us to have some me with a survivor of the Holocaust. We will depart the Museum at 4:15pm in our luxury coach and enjoy water and a snack before arriving home between 6:45pm‐8:15pm, depending on traffic.
Because this trip is all‐inclusive and por ons must be pre‐paid, we must have at least 40 passengers. Please complete the registra on form and a check payable to “STM Spirited Seniors.” Place them in an envelope marked “Spirited Seniors Museum of Tolerance Trip” and return it to the offertory collec on or the Parish Office, Box 12, by noon on Wednesday March 27th.
For more informa on, contact Jim and Marilyn Day at 760‐509‐4545 or [email protected]
St. Thomas More Catholic Church does not own or operate any of the suppliers of services or accommoda ons for your trip. In addi on, St. Thomas Catholic Church is not a registered provider of travel services in the state of California and takes no responsibility. What’s included: Round trip luxury coach transporta on, $10 gi card for lunch at Souplanta on, admission and docent‐led tour of The Museum of Tolerance, and a snack on the return trip.
1450 SOUTH MELROSE DRIVE • OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 • 760.758.4100 • WWW.STMOSIDE.ORG • [email protected]
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The Spirited Seniors Museum of Tolerance Trip ▪ May 16 ▪ Reserva on forms due by noon on Wednesday, March 27
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1 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Communion Service (Brookdale O'side) 9:00 AM-Bulletin Stuffing (PCCT) 5:00 PM-K of C Fat Friday Dinner (PCLL)
2 6:45 AM-iHunger (OS) 9:00 AM-Diocesan Precana- Retreat (PCUL/PCLL) 12:15 PM- Amjadi/ Brutocao Wedding (C) 3:00 PM-Creation Care Team (PCFL) 3:30 PM-Reconciliation (RC)
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 PM-Mass (C) 3
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 AM-Mass/LOWC (C) 8:30 AM-RCIA (PCUL) 10:20 AM-Genesis (PCLL) 10:30 AM-Mass/LOWC (C) 12:30 PM-REACH (Grades 1-2 PCLL Grades 3-5 PCUL) 1:00 PM-Viet. Retreat to prepare for Lent (C) 2:00 PM-Mass/Viet. (C) 3:00 PM-Edge (PCLL) 4:00 PM-Mass/Viet. (C) 5:00 PM-High School Year 1 (PCUL) Year 2 (PCLL) Post Confirmed (PCA) Adult & Young Adult Confirm. Prep (PCA) 7:00 PM-Young Adult Bible Study (PCA)
4 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 10:00 AM-WG Board Meeting (PCLL) 3:00 PM-Moms & Kids Play Date (OS) 6:30 PM-Ignite (PCLL)
5 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee (PCUL) 9:30 AM-Consoling the Heart of Jesus (PCLL) 6:00 PM-K of C Board Meeting (PCLL) 7:00 PM-Tower Bells (C) 7:00 PM-Knights of Columbus (PCLL) 7:00 PM-Baptism Prep (PCFL)
6 Ash Wednesday
8:15 AM-Mass (C) 9:00 AM-Adult Bible Study-James (PCUL) 12:00 PM-Mass (C) 1:30 PM-Spirited Senior Board (PCCT) 6:30 PM-Praise Team (C) 7:00 PM-Mass (C)
7 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee (PCUL) 10:00 AM-W.G. Quilters (PCLL) 1:00 PM-Centering Prayer (DMC) 7:00 PM-Sanctuary Choir (C) 9:00 PM-Cappella Choir (C)
8 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Bulletin Stuffing (PCCT) 9:00 AM-Moms & Kids (PCUL) 9:15 AM-Communion Service (Aegis) 5:00 PM-Lenten Dinners (PCLL) 7:00 PM-Stations of the Cross (C)
9 6:45 AM-iHunger (PCLL) 8:00 AM-Bach Festival (C) 9:00 AM-Liturgy Meeting (PCFL) 9:00 AM-Vietnamese Cursillo (PCLL) 12:00 PM-Day of Recollection (PCUL) 3:30 PM-RCIA 2020 (PCCT) 3:30 PM-Reconciliation (RC) First Sunday of Lent
5:00 PM-Mass (C)
10 First Sunday of Lent
8:30 AM-RCIA (PCCT) 8:30 AM-Mass/LOWC (C) 10:30 AM-Mass/LOWC (C) 12:00 PM-Baptisms (C) 12:30 PM-Viet. Language Classes (PCUL) 1:00 PM-Holy Spirit Adult Choir (C) 2:00 PM-Mass/Viet. (C) 3:15 PM-St. Claire Youth Choir (DMC) 3:30 PM-Holy Spirit Adult Choir (C) 3:30 PM-Legion of Mary (MR) 5:00 PM-Youth Leadership (PCLL)
11 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 11:00 AM-W. G. Luncheon (PCLL) 6:30 PM-Ignite (PCLL) 7:00 PM-Stations of the Cross-Viet. (C)
12 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee (PCUL) 9:30 AM-Consoling the Heart of Jesus (PCLL) 12:30 PM-CPR/AED (PCLL) 6:30 PM-Casino Night Meeting (PCFL) 6:30 PM-SDOP Leader Group (PCUL) 7:00 PM-Tower Bells (C)
13 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Adult Bible Study-James (PCUL) 12:30 PM-Social Justice (PCCT) 4:00 PM-Staff Meeting (PCCT) 6:30 PM-Praise Team (C)
14 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee (PCUL) 1:00 PM-Centering Prayer (DMC) 7:00 PM-Sanctuary Choir (C) 9:00 PM-Cappella Choir (C)
15 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Bulletin Stuffing (PCCT) 9:00 AM-Moms & Kids (PCUL) 5:00 PM-Lenten Dinners (PCLL) 7:00 PM-Stations of the Cross (C)
16 6:45 AM-iHunger (PCLL) 9:30 AM-Adult CPR/AED (PCLL) 3:00 PM-Creation Care Team (PCFL) 3:30 PM-Reconciliation (RC)
Second Sunday of Lent
5:00 PM-Mass (C) 6:00 PM-LGBTQ (PCLL)
17 Second Sunday
of Lent 8:30 AM-Mass/LOWC (C) 8:30 AM-RCIA (PCUL) 10:20 AM-Genesis (PCLL) 10:30 AM-Mass/LOWC (C) 12:30 PM-REACH (Grades 1-2 PCLL Grades 3-5 PCUL) 1:00 PM-Holy Spirit Adult Choir (C) 2:00 PM-Mass/Viet. (C) 3:00 PM-Edge (PCLL) 3:15 PM-St. Claire Youth Choir (DMC) 3:30 PM-Legion of Mary (MR) 3:30 PM-Holy Spirit Adult Choir (C) 5:00 PM-High School Year 1 (PCUL) Year 2 (PCLL) Post Confirmed (PCA) Adult & Young Adult Confirm. Prep (PCA) 7:00 PM-Young Adult Bible Study (PCA)
18 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 3:00 PM-Moms & Kids Play Date (OS) 7:00 PM-Lenten Communal Penance Service (C)
19 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee (PCUL) 9:30 AM-Consoling the Heart of Jesus (PCLL) 7:00 PM-Tower Bells (C)
20 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Adult Bible Study-James (PCUL) 6:30 PM-Praise Team (C) 7:00 PM-Development Council (PCCT)
21 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee (PCUL) 10:00 AM-W. G. Quilters (PCLL) 1:00 PM-Centering Prayer (DMC) 7:00 PM-Sanctuary Choir (C) 9:00 PM-Cappella Choir (C)
22 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Bulletin Stuffing (PCCT) 9:00 AM-Moms & Kids (PCUL) 5:00 PM-Lenten Dinners (PCLL) 7:00 PM-Stations of the Cross (C)
23 6:45 AM-iHunger (PCLL) 1:30 PM-Benning Wedding (C) 3:30 PM-Reconciliation (RC) Third Sunday of Lent 5:00 PM-Mass (C)
24 Third Sunday of Lent
8:30 AM-Mass/LOWC (C) 10:30 AM-Mass/LOWC (C) 12:30 PM-Viet. Language Classes (PCUL) 1:00 PM-Holy Spirit Adult Choir (C) 2:00 PM-Mass/Viet. (C) 3:15 PM-St. Claire Youth Choir (DMC) 3:30 PM-Holy Spirit Adult Choir (C) 3:30 PM-Legion of Mary (MR) 5:00 PM-Youth Leadership (PCLL)
25 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 6:30 PM-Ignite (PCLL) 7:00 PM-An Evening with David Haas Concert & Reception (C/PCUL) 7:00 PM-Mental Health (PCFL)
26 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee (PCUL) 9:30 AM-Consoling the Heart of Jesus (PCLL) 6:30 PM-North County formation deanery (PCLL) 7:00 PM-Tower Bells (C)
27 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Adult Bible Study-James (PCUL) 6:30 PM-Praise Team (C) 7:00 PM-Finance Council (PCFL)
28 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee (PCUL) 12:30 PM-Adult CPR/AED (PCLL) 1:00 PM-Centering Prayer (DMC) 7:00 PM-Sanctuary Choir (C) 9:00 PM-Cappella Choir (C)
29 8:15 AM-Mass (DMC) 9:00 AM-Bulletin Stuffing (PCCT) 5:00 PM-Lenten Dinners (PCLL) 7:00 PM-Stations of the Cross (C)
30 6:45 AM-iHunger (PCLL) 3:00 PM-Creation Care Team (PCFL) 3:30 PM-RCIA 2020 (PCCT) 3:30 PM-Reconciliation (RC)
Fourth Sunday in Lent
5:00 PM-Mass (C)
31 Fourth Sunday
in Lent 8:30 AM-Mass/LOWC (C) 8:30 AM-RCIA (PCUL) 10:20 AM-Genesis (PCLL) 10:30 AM-Mass/LOWC (C) 12:30 PM-Sacrament Prep Parent Meeting (PCLL) 12:30 PM-REACH (Grades 1-2 PCLL Grades 3-5 PCUL) 1:00 PM-Holy Spirit Adult Choir (C) 2:00 PM-Mass/Viet. (C) 3:00 PM-Edge (PCLL) 3:15 PM-St. Claire Youth Choir (DMC) 3:30 PM-Legion of Mary (MR) 3:30 PM-Holy Spirit Adult Choir (C) 5:00 PM-High School Year 1 (PCUL) Year 2 (PCLL) Post Confirmed (PCA) Adult & Young Adult Confirm. Prep (PCA) 7:00 PM-Concordia Wind Ensemble (C) 7:00 PM-Young Adult Bible Study (PCA)
Diocese of San Diego Daily Prayer for Priests and Women Religious March 2019
O Jesus, I pray for your faithful and fervent priests; For your unfaithful and tepid priests; For your priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields. For your tempted priests; For your lonely and 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 and who gave me Your Body and Blood in Holy Communion; The priests who taught and instructed me; All the priests to whom I am indebted in any other way (especially ………….). O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart, And bless them abundantly in time and in Eternity. Amen. By St. Therese of Lisieux
Heavenly Father, in your wisdom you have called certain women to a life of special consecration so that in prayerful observance of a lifestyle of poverty, chaste celibacy, and obedience, they might be witnesses to us that as St. Paul says, “our true citizenship is in heaven.” Give them, Lord, the grace of joy and perseverance in their holy vocation. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Daily Prayer for Vocations Jesus, Lord of the harvest, Look with love on this portion of your vineyard. Bless the Diocese of San Diego with more priests to shepherd your people, Priests with hearts like your own. Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.
Pope Francis Friday, March 1, 2019 Sr. Giocin Marie Hong Ngoc Chi, MC Bishop Robert McElroy Saturday, March 2, 2019 Sr. Ngoc Chi Hong, MC Bishop John Dolan Sunday, March 3, 2019 Sr. Mary Hotz, RSCJ Bishop Robert Brom Monday, March 4, 2019 Sr. Luz Maria Jimenez, SJS Bishop Gilbert Chavez Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Sr. Maria de Guadalupe Jimenez, TM Rev. Bernard Rapp Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Sr. Bernich Joan, SMSM Rev. Michael Ratajczak Thursday, March 7, 2019 Sr. Jane Joppa, OCD Rev. Michael Ravenkamp, SJ Friday, March 8, 2019 Sr. Czestochowa Kaczor, MC Rev. Dickens Remy Saturday, March 9, 2019 Sr. Maureen Keegan, SCMM Rev. Jovencio Ricafort Sunday, March 10, 2019 Sr. Maureen Kelley, RSM Rev. Pedro Rivera Monday, March 11, 2019 Sr. Margaret E. Kelly, OP Rev. Michael Robinson Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Sr. Astrid Kershaw, OCD Rev. Reynaldo Roque Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Sr. Mary Kiely, OSF Rev. William Rowland, CJM Thursday, March 14, 2019 Sr. M. Bosco Kim, MC Rev. Eddie Ruiz Friday, March 15, 2019 Sr. Justina Kim, OCD Rev. Czeslaw Rybacki, SChr Saturday, March 16, 2019 Sr. Joan Kowalski, OP Rev. Gary Rye, OSA Sunday, March 17, 2019 Sr. Helen Louise Lacey, CSJ Rev. Urbano Salada Monday, March 18, 2019 Sr. Ingrid Honore Lallande, CSJ Rev. Manuel Sanahuja Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Sr. Shaun Marie Larkin, SBL Rev. Gary Sanders, OSA Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Sr. Cecile Ley, RSM Rev. Anthony Saroki Thursday, March 21, 2019 Sr. Carmel Lohan, RSM Rev. David Sereno Friday, March 22, 2019 Sr. Elizabeth (Mel) Loomis, SHCJ Rev. Edgar Serrano Saturday, March 23, 2019 Sr. Aurora Lopez Ornelas, SJS Rev. Msgr. Donal Sheehan Sunday, March 24, 2019 Sr. Demetria Lopez, CVI Rev. Msgr. William Shipley Monday, March 25, 2019 Sr. Demetria Lopez, CVI Rev. Michael Sinor Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Sr. Jeanette Lucinio, SP Rev. Romeo Smith, Jr. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Sr. Eva Lujano, SJS Rev. Louis Solcia, CRSP Thursday, March 28, 2019 Sr. Linda Lutz, CHS Rev. Jose Sosa, Sch.P. Friday, March 29, 2019 Sr. Christina MacLean, SMSM Rev. John Sostrich Saturday, March 30, 2019 Sr. Soledad Madrio, MC Very Rev. Matthew Spahr Sunday, March 31, 2019 Sr. Ann Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ