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MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sept. 21 Sun: TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

4:30 pm +Verne Hubka 8:00 am Intentions of Bill DiSabato 11:00 am For the Parishioners Sept. 22, Mon: Weekday

8:00 am +Joseph F. Dameron Sept. 23, Tue: Weekday

8:00 am +Frank and +Martha Barrack and living and deceased family

Sept. 24, Wed: Weekday

8:00 am +Edwin J. Soboleski Sept. 25, Thu: Weekday

8:00 am +Jim Dillon Sept. 26, Fri: Weekday 8:00 am +James Dillon Sept. 27, Sat: Weekday

No morning Mass Sept. 28, Sun: TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

4:30 pm Intentions of SVDP Vincentians 8:00 am Deceased members of Arca and Homan

families 11:00 am For the Parishioners

FROM THE PASTOR

Dear parishioners, It is with a heavy heart that we of-fer our prayers for Bishop Cirilo in the midst of his passing. Please keep his family and also our diocese altogether in prayer. There are many people working hard at the

Diocesan Offices during this time to keep things running as smoothly as possible and our prayerful support is needed. Almost a year ago, we had scheduled a Mass of In-stallation for me as the pastor of Santa Sophia in late October of 2013. On October 8th in 2013, the arson attack happened. At the time, Bishop Cirilo wanted to wait until we were back in the church before installing me as pastor. Once back in the church, as you all know, Bishop suffered his stroke and this meant a delay on the installation Mass. Before Bishop Cirilo passed, I knew it would be a long time, if we even had a chance, to have him do the installation Mass. Two weeks ago I scheduled an installation Mass with Bishop Brom for Octo-ber 8th of this year. All parishioners are invited to attend the Mass at 6:30 pm and a reception will follow. October 8th is the one year anniversary of the arson fire also, so it will be nice to allow Gods grace to transform this memory for us into a celebration. An installation Mass is where I am officially in-stalled to be the pastor, and I will also take what is called the Oath of Fidelity to the church. More information to follow about this celebration.

Have a blessed week!

BEEN AWAY FROM THE CHURCH? CATHOLICSCOMEHOME.ORG

WELCOME NEW PARISHONERS

Michael and Theresa Smallwood and their children Hannah and Mary

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Sunday: Is 55:6-9/Phil 1:20c-24, 27a/Mt 20:1-16a Monday: Prv 3:27-34/Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13/Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9/Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11/Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11/Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9-12:8/Lk 9:43b-45 Next Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/ Mt 21:28-32

ARE YOU IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE WHO IS CONSISTENTLY JEALOUS ABOUT WHERE YOU GO OR WHO YOU TALK TO ?

This is a Safe Place Community: Santa Sophias team provides faith-based support to parishioners, family and friends who suspect or know of violence in their relationships. Call (619)663-9785 and leave a message. A team member will call and offer resources that can help in situations of child, elder or inti-mate partner abuse.

CONGRATULATIONS

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L ATINO SOCIETY OF SANTA SOPHIA The Latino Society was formed for the de-votion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our

goal is to support the Parish efforts, which include:

The Parish Legacy Reconstruction Fund Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe Day Contribute to parish charities such

as providing Scholarships for the Academy

Raise funds for: Brunches, Cinco de Mayo Dinner/Dance, Fish taco dinner night, purchase a table for the Trunk Sale, and selling tamales at Christmas time.

Come join us! Our monthly meeting will be held on the 2nd Thursday of the month. We will meet in the Verhoeven Room on October 9th, 2014 at 7:00 pm till 8:30 pm. We have some new members from the Academy Picnic, so lets get ex-cited about making all our ideas happen.

God Bless, Victor Lopez-President (619) 368-7514

A MESSAGE OF THANKS FROM FATHER BOSCO.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Santa Sophia Parish Community for the warm hos-pitality that was bestowed to the German Kolping Youth. A special thank you to the host families and the young adults for their friendship that was shared with the German youth.

The German Kolping youth had a wonder experi-ence in our parish, at Father Joes Village and out and about in San Diego. They were very grateful for the opportunity to share in the cultural ex-change and social justice program. We look for-ward to the year ahead when we will be hosting a new group of exchange students.

God Bless you all.

The following children celebrated the Sacrament of

Baptism at Santa Sophia Parish this weekend.

Chloe Belle, daughter of Daniel & Christine Page

Charity Sophia, daughter of

Timothy & Nicole Clark

Cecilia Rose, daughter of Alex & Faith Anthony

YOUTH GROUP SNOW-CONE SALES.

The Senior High Youth Group

will be selling snow cones out-

side the parish hall, on Septem-

ber 21st, after all of the Masses. The cost is only

$1.00 and is a great way to cool off. All proceeds

from the sales help to fund the various Youth Min-

istry events here at Santa Sophia Parish.

A heartfelt thank you for your continued support

from our Parish Youth Ministry.

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AROUND SANTA SOPHIA

THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY From Pentecost To The Present

STARTING: Wednesday, September 10th, meeting for fourteen weeks. All materials will be provided and you may join in at any time. TIME: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm LOCATION: DeMoor Room

Lectures & Discussion facilitated by parishioner Art Chagnon. For more information call

(619) 955-3993 or e-mail arthurchagnon@yahoo.com

UPCOMING TOPICS

1. Gregory the GreatThe Father of Europe 2. Islam Takes Over 3. Icons: Love em or Hate em 4. Charlemagnes Church 5. Here Come the Vikings 6. The Papacys Century of Darkness 7. Gregory VII vs. Henry IV 8. The Crusader Church

ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER

Date: Saturday, September 27th Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Location: Prendergast Hall

Tickets are available after mass.

The Life after Loss series of our bereavement program will begin on September 22nd. If you or anyone has lost a loved one, you are welcome to attend. We meet on seven consecutive Mondays from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Contact Sister Margaret Eilerman for further details at (619) 670-9663 or Eilerman@cox.net

Join & Support our Team!

Annual 5K Run/Walk Saturday, October 25th

De Anza Cove Mission Bay

10:00 am check-In 11:00 am start 5K Run/Walk

12:00 pm free BBQ Lunch Live Entertainment

Sign up online at www.LPLifeWalk.com

Thank you for supporting Life Perspectives Proceeds benefit:

Save the Date! Thursday, October 2nd

Senior Club October Luncheon

Mass will be at 11:00 am, followed by

a German sausage meal in the Prendergast Hall.

After the Mass, feel free to change into your cos-

tume or wear black and orange attire! We welcome

new members ages 55+. Plan to pay your $10.00

annual dues if you havent already done so.

Come and make some

new friends.

For more information,

please contact Josie at

(619) 466-0114.

Fall Blood Drive Date: Sunday, October 12 Time: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm Location: In the parking lot near Prendergast Hall. All donors receive a free breakfast cooked by the Knights of Columbus. Basic requirements are only that you are:

One must be in good health Between the ages of 17 and 85 Weigh at least 115 lbs. Please remember to bring a picture I.D. with you.

Appointments can also be made on-line at: sandiegobloodbank.org - use code (SSSV)

or simply call Carol at (619) 462-0663.

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1000 AM OR LISTEN ONLINE AT www.ihradio.com

Rachels Hope ~ Oct. 3-5,14 After Abortion Healing Retreat for Catholic Women (or Catholic friendly) Address: 3888 Paduch Drive Cost: $45.00

The Rachels Hope retreat is professionally led and will be held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Group size is limited and partial scholarships are available. Confidentiality is strictly maintained and limited housing is available.

For more information, please contact: Rosemary Benefield @ (858) 581-3022 or visit the

website: www.RachelsHope.org

Save The Date! On Saturday, October 4th, we will have our 1st Annual Friends of the Poor Walk/Run event sponsored by Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We will gather at 9:30 am in front of the church for prayer and begin

to walk a mile around the academy campus field. St. Vincent de Paul will host brunch after the walk. This event is designed to help raise awareness of the challenges faced by poor and to raise funds to be used in direct service to those in need. All funds raised locally will be used locally! All walkers/runners are encouraged to participate by starting a team, join a team, or participate individually. There is no registration fee required! To donate and/or register for the walk go to:

www.svdpusa.net/walk/1006

1. Click on donate for this event or become a walker at this event.

2. Then, pick the state -CA- and click on show me the form.

3. Select your beneficiary. Search: Santa Sophia.

E-mail: perrycarolina@yahoo.com for any ques-tions or concerns.

Contact: Carolina Perry 619-341-1786

perrycarolina@yahoo.com

Alternate Contact: Gennette Medina

619-757-9056 gennettemedina@hotmail.com

The St. Vincent de Paul food pantry was visited by 360 families last month, which means that 1479 people were touched by your generous donations.

Thank you for your generosity!

Please remember us if you find your home gardens producing more than you can use.

You can come by the pantry anytime Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am - 11:00 am

or by calling (619) 668-5464.

Please join us as we kick-off the 40 days for Life campaign. Opening Ceremony-Candlelight Vigil is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:00 pm on 7340 Miramar Road.

The 40 days for Life campaign runs from Septem-ber 24 November 2. We pray that, with Gods help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city and beyond.

L ast Saturday night's summer evening of wine tasting was a tremen-

dous success and fun for all who were able to attend. The Knights of Columbus would like to thank all participants and those who helped make the event possible, especially wine hosts: Fathers Jacob Bertrand, Peter Escalante, Mark Campbell, and Peter McGuine, Deacon Michael Maria, wine sponsors and other special contributors, the Par-ish Life Committee and volunteers, and the Knights of Columbus wine tasting committee.

Santa Sophia Women's Guild monthly meeting will be held on Monday, September 22nd in the CMO building, Room 4 at 10:00 AM. All women are invited to attend. Come and see what we do for our parish. If you have any questions, please con-tact Lorraine Sablan at (619) 309-5609.

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SANTA SOPHIA ACADEMY

SEEKING WISDOM. LIVING VIRTUE.

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST.

Learn more at www.santasophiaacademy.org

Contact us to request a pre-admission packet and to arrange a meeting,

screening, test for entrance or tour!

SANTA SOPHIA ACADEMY LOUISE AMADO PRESCHOOL - for ages 2 - 5 Victoria Simanek, Director

(619) 463-0141 ~ preschool@santasophia.org

SANTA SOPHIA ACADEMY (K - 8) Karen Laaperi, Principal

(619) 463-0488 ~ santasophiaacademyoffice@gmail.com

PLEASE REMEMBER THOSE IN NEED OF SPECIAL PRAYER

Anita Olivia Sanford Carlos Francisco Amaya

Carol & Ed Robinson Mandy Palma Vilma Babic

Sally Dragonetti Doris Kellhofer

Lilyne Hollingworth Josephine Hicks

Brian Vandenborg Maria OHea Jessica Kline

Dianne House

Daria Dameshghi Beatrice Tirado

Joelyn Pabst-Fish Michael Caprioli Leticia Rebollar Brandon Ancho Donna Hamilton

Carolyn Palm Bill (George) Jungers

Lilian Sanders Charles Lavoie Ernest Stelmar

Doris Kellhoefer

Names in bold are newly added this week.

Also pray for the special intentions written in the Book of Needs at the back of the church.

Morning of Reflection For Young Women

Date: Saturday, September 27th Time: 8:30 am -11:30 am Location: Little Flower Haven, 8585 La Mesa Boulevard

This monthly gathering will take place the 4th Sat-urday of each month with Mass, a presentation, Ad-oration and Fellowship for all single women (youth to young adult) willing to pray with openness about a vocation to the consecrated religious life.

Email: Vocations@CarmeliteDCJ.com or call 844-CARMEL-0 for more information.

Natural Family Planning classes

Sympto-thermal method - 99.6% effective and safe. Class taught by instructors Dave & Cheryl Ross. The next class at the Pastoral Center starts on 10/4 with remaining classes on 10/18, 11/15, & 12/13. Classes are Saturdays, from 8:30 am-11:30 am. For more details or to register, call Dave & Cheryl Ross at (619) 279-3735 or email: davidandcherylross@gmail.com

Marriage Encounter Look at your marriage in a new way on a Marriage Encounter Weekend! Register for the weekend of Sept. 26 - 28. Registration and further schedules are available at: wwme-sandiego.org or email Mike and Anita Barletta at barfive@cox.net. Register now to save your spot.

Saint of the Week ~ St. Ambrose Barlow

St. Ambrose lived from 1585 to 1641. His is considered part of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. As a priest under Sir Thomas Tyldesley, he secretly offered daily masses and

recited office and rosary for the poor Catholics that were unable to attend mass. He was so kind and giving to the poor Catholics, that he was willing to help others at the cost of his own life. He truly embodied the message of Jesus, to always be caring and helpful, no matter who the person is.

P ADRE PIO FEAST DAY EVENTS ~ SUNDAY SEPTERMBER 28TH

The following events will all be held inside the Santa Sophia Church. Events in-clude:

3:00 pm ~ Documentary 4:00 pm ~ Holy Hour 5:15 pm ~ Mass

Watch the e-news for more information on the life and times of Padre Pio.

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PARISH OFFICE

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Phone: (619) 463-6629 Fax: (619) 463-8101 parish@santasophia.org www.santasophia.org

Facebook: SantaSophiaCatholicChurch

Pastor: Rev. Jacob A. Bertrand Ext 100 Business Mgr.: Bill Smirniotis Ext 104 Bookkeeper: Sana Auro Ext 103 Receptionist: Sara Gonzalez Ext 100 Admin. Asst.: Maria Belflower Ext 102 Maintenance: Jim Kinney Ext 108 Priest in Residence: Rev. John Bosco Ext 107

musinguzijbosco@yahoo.com

MUSIC MINISTRIES

Santa Sophia Singers Santa Sophia Kids Chorale

Santa Sophia Liturgical Ensemble

David Stevens: Ext 113

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Altar Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist &

Ministers of Hospitality/Usher

Rosemary Wellington: Ext 115

CATECHETICAL MINISTRY OFFICE

Baptism Adult & Child Religious Education Phone: (619) 463-6011

Fax: (619) 668-5458 cmo@santasophia.org

Director: Bernadette Padlo Administration: Donna Hernandez Sr. High Youth: Gennette Medina Jr. High Youth: Nathan Johnson

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Ages 18-39

Facebook: EastCountyYoungAdults

Rachel Smith: rach.smith@yahoo.com Teresa Sporleder: teresasporleder@hotmail.com

CATECHETICAL MINISTRY

2014-2015 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

INFORMATION

There will be a Parent Orientation Meeting for parents who have registered their children for the 2014-2015 religious education year. The meeting will be held today, Sunday, September 21st in Prendergast Hall at 9:00 am. Religious Education Classes begin on Sunday, October 5th from 9:30 - 10:45 am. IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED YOUR CHILD(REN) you can still do so in the Catechetical Ministry Office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Reminder ~ There will be a Parent/Student Confirmation Meeting at 9:35 am in the DeMoor Room.

Participation by the candidate and at least one parent is very important. Attendance will pro-vide answers to you question and help make your education experience the best it can be. LEVEL 2: Sunday, Oct 12th ~ Required pa-perwork is due at this t ime. LEVEL 1: Sunday, October 19th.

COLLECTION REPORTS

August 18th - August 24th, 2014 Plate Envelopes eGiving

Breakdown of gifts received $0.00 to $5.00 $5.01 to $10.00 $10.01 to $25.00 $25.01 to $50.00

$50.01 to $100.00 $100.01 to $150.00

$150.01 to $500.00 Total contributing households

$14,854.50 $1,750.00

$11,597.00 $1,507.50

55 61

139 87 35 10

__7 394

Preserving Our Legacy Bldg. Fund $50.00 St. Vincent de Paul $1008.00 Fire Restoration Fund $157.00