ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH 185 St. Thomas Drive, Ojai, California 93023 805-646-4338 FAX 805-646-5928

Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM WEBSITE STACOJAI.ORG FACEBOOK.COM/STACOJAI

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Served by the Augustinians Pastor Father Tom Verber O.S.A.

Associate Pastor Father Fernando Lopez O.S.A. and Deacon Phil Nelson

LITURGIES

Saturday 8:00AM Daily Mass

Vigils

5:00PM English & 7:30PM Spanish

Sunday 7:30AM & 9:30AM English

11:30AM Spanish

Weekdays M-F 9:00AM Parish

St. Thomas Aquinas Church ~ 100 Years of Serving the People of the Ojai Valley

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturdays 3:30-4:30PM or

by appointment 646-4338 X105

ROSARIES Wednesday 6:15PM ~ Spanish

Friday 9:30AM ~ Cenacles of Life Sunday 7:00AM

ADORER CHAPEL HOURS Thursday morning through

Saturday mornings

PRAYER LINE 805-276-3799 or

deaconphil@stacojai.org

WEDDINGS Call for appointment with the Pastor

BAPTISMS

(Call for appointment) Spanish-Father Fernando

English-Deacon Phil

FUNERALS Please call 646-4338 X101

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK LECTURAS PARA LA SEMANA

Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11 Isaiah, a man of unclean lips, beholds the Lord's glory in the temple and is sent on mission. Simon, a sinner, responds to the mission of Jesus by becoming a disciple. Paul, the persecutor, speaks of his call to preach nothing but Christ crucified and risen. Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 All creation is proclaimed good in the sight of God. All nations are invited to share in messianic blessings. Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Made in God’s image, we, nevertheless, often judge by human standards rather than by divine commandments. Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 An ancient creation narrative is presented. Jesus speaks of evil in the heart. Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 A biblical tradition regarding the origins of human life is presented. Jesus heals the daughter of a foreigner, a Syrophonecian woman. Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 The human race is wounded by the sin of pride, which God forgives. Jesus deals the deaf and the mute. Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 The human race is delivered from the inevitability of death and evil by Jesus, who feeds us with bread eternal. Sunday: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26 Blest are they who trust in the Lord. Blest are they who are poor and who endure insult. For their reward shall be great: eternal life.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day Monday: Our Lady of Lourdes; World Day of the Sick Tuesday: Lincoln’s Birthday Thursday: Ss. Cyril and Methodius; Valentine’s Day Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

CHOOSING SIDES My great concern is not whether God is on our side; my great

concern is to be on God’s side.

Domingo: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Sal 138 (137):1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lc 5:1-11

Lunes: Gn 1:1-19; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mc 6:53-56

Martes: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Sal 8:4-9; Mc 7:1-13 Miércoles: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mc 7:14-23

Jueves: Gn 2:18-25; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Mc 7:24-30

Viernes: Gn 3:1-8; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7; Mc 7:31-37

Sábado: Gn 3:9-24; Sal 90 (89):2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mc 8:1-10

Domingo: Jer 17:5-8; Sal 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lc 6:17, 20-26

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Mundial del Matrimonio Lunes: Nuestra Señora de Lourdes; Día Mundial de los Enfermos Martes: Nacimiento de Lincoln Jueves: Santos Cirilo y Metodio; Día de san Valentín Sábado: Santa María Virgen

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

Cuando era niño a mis primos mexicanos les gustaba con-tarme cuentos de la Llorona, la mano negra, bultos que flota-ban en los cementerios, y lucecitas azules que aparecían so-bre tesoro escondido por bandidos de siglos pasados. Estos cuentos también se escuchaban en el Valle del Río Grande de Texas, donde me crié. Confieso que me fascinaban y asusta-ban esas misteriosas leyendas, así como los relatos de santas y santos que levitan, tienen visiones, escuchan voces celestial-es o chorrean sangre de llagas que recuerdan las llagas de Cristo en la cruz. He escuchado el llanto de la Llorona, y me parece haber visto la mano negra. Sé que mi carro se movió solo en un lugar donde murieron unos niños sobre un autobús escolar. Los latinos sabemos que hay muchas cosas que no se pueden explicar, simplemente se vive con el misterio. Y ¿a quien no le atrae un buen misterio? El sentido del misterio nos atrae y nos intimida en el misticismo de los santos cristianos. Ellos nos recuerdan que hay mucho sagrado e inexplicable que penetra nuestras vidas cotidianas.

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THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH ESTA SEMANA EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA

Sun: 2-10 7:00AM Rosary Mon: 2-11 9:00AM Daily Mass Tue: 2-12 6:00PM HOMELESS SHELTER 7-8:30PM English class 7:00pm RCIA Wed: 2-13 3:30PM-5:00PM Religious classes Middle School Youth Group 6:00PM-7:30PM Religious classes– Spanish 6:00PM-8:00PM High School Youth Group Thurs: 2-14 Adoration Fri: 2-15 Adoration 9:30AM Rosary 3:00PM Bulletin Submission Deadline Sat: 2-16 Adoration 9:00AM Open pantry 3:30-4:30PM Reconciliation Sun: 2-17 7:00AM Rosary 10:30AM RCIA 4-6:00PM Confirmation

Dom: 2-10 7:00 AM Rosario Lun: 2-11 9:00AM Misa diaria Martes 2-12 6:00PM Refugio 7-8:30pm Clase de inglés 7:00PM RCIA Miér: 2-13 3:30PM-5:00PM Clases religiosas Grupo de jóvenes de la escuela intermedia 6:00PM-7:30PM Clases religiosas Español 6:00PM-8:00PM Grupo de jóvenes de la escuela secundaria Jue: 2-14 Adoración Viernes: 2-15 Adoración 9:30 am rosario 3:00 PM Envío de boletines Fecha tope Sáb: 2-16 Adoración 9:00AM Despensa abierta 3:30-4:30PM Reconciliación Dom: 2-17 7:00 AM Rosario 10:30 AM RICA 4-6: 00PM Confirmación

PLEASE REMEMBER OUR DECEASED

Please pray for our parishioner Robert Allgaier,

Please keep Robert and his and family in your prayers.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday Feb 10 9:30AM Dela Ramirez † By: Bereavement ministry Monday Feb 11 9:00AM Josephine Nocero † By: Charles Coscarelli Tuesday Feb 12 9:00AM Paula Theis † By: Les & Mary Baker Wednesday Feb 13 9:00AM Marsha Churchill † By: Les & Mary Baker Thursday Feb 14 9:00AM Alita London † By: Les & Mary Baker Friday Feb 15 9:00AM John M. Brockus Sr. † By: Sherry Brockus Saturday Feb 16 8:00AM Jack Schultz † By: Bereavement ministry 5:00PM James Long † By: The Heller Family

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THIS AND THAT ESTO Y AQUELLO

Early Centennial 1919-2019 Event Get in the spirit of the full Centennial Celebration

at Ojai Valley Museum,

Previously St Thomas Aquinas Chapel parish church. Come and enjoy!

At the Museum, a “TOWN TALK”, SUNDAY, February 17th, 2019, 4:30-6:00PM

The Panel consisting of four of our own parishioners, with memories of early times in Ojai:

Patricia Clark Doener….. ….Early overview Rose Chavez Boggs.…...… Early Chapel days

Helen Chavez Peterson…...Chapel stained glass windows Sr. Barbara Caballero…….. STA school

Mark Lewis, of the Museum will moderate; there will be opportunity for questions.

You may get answers to some long held questions, or to some you didn't even know you had.

Museum Members Free~~~~ Non Members, $5.00

El primer evento del centenario 1919-2019 el espíritu de la celebración del centenario en

el Museo del Valle de Ojai,

Anteriormente iglesia parroquial de St Thomas Aquinas Chapel.

¡ Ven y disfruta! En el Museo, una "charla de la ciudad", Domingo, 17

de febrero, 2019, 4:30-6:00PM

El panel formado por cuatro de nuestros propios feligreses, con recuerdos de los primeros tiempos en Ojai:

Patricia Clark Doener..... ... Resumen temprano Rose Chavez Boggs.......... Días de la capilla temprana Helen Chávez Peterson..Ventanas de vidrieras de la capilla Sr. Barbara caballero........ Escuela de STA Mark Lewis, del Museo moderará; habrá oportunidad para preguntas. Usted puede obtener respuestas a algunas preguntas de larga duración, o a algunos que ni siquiera sabía que tenía.

Miembros del Museo gratis ~ ~ ~ ~ no miembros, $5.00

Religious Education Congress 2019

March 22-24, 2019

For more information: www.recongress.org Or contact

Aina Yates (805) 646-4338 x 111

Congreso de educación religiosa 2019

22-24 de marzo, 2019

Para más información: www.recongress.org O comuníquese con

Aina yates (805) 646-4338 x 111

Vocation Discernment Retreat: The Augustinians will be conducting a

vocation discernment retreat in San Diego the weekend of

March 8th-10th for single Catholic men between the ages of 18 and 40 who

are open to God inviting them to ministry and life in a religious

community. See one of the priests after Mass for details.

Retiro de discernimiento vocacional: Los Agustinos estarán llevando a cabo un retiro de discernimiento vocacional en San

Diego el fin de semana del 8 al 10 de marzo para hombres católicos solteros entre las edades de 18 y 40 que están

abiertos a Dios invitándolos al Ministerio y a la vida en un religioso Comunidad. Vea a uno de los sacerdotes después de la Misa

para más detalles.

OPEN PANTRY FEBRUARY 16, 2016

9:00am Non perishable food

donation needed

DESPENSA ABIERTA 16 DE FEBRERO DE 2016

9:00AM Se necesita donación de alimentos no perecederos

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FAMILY FAMILIA

DID YOU KNOW?

As parents, we want to keep our children safe from any harm. That includes harm from identity theft, which can lead to compromised credit scores and financial ruin, before your child even gets his/her first job! Take steps to minimize the risk of identity theft by setting up credit freezes on your child’s social security number, or getting an IRS identity protection PIN that will prevent fraudulent use of your child’s identity. To learn more from the VIR-TUS® article “Minors and Identity Theft,”

¿SABÍA USTED? Los padres de familia queremos mantener a nuestros hijos a salvo de cualquier daño. Esto incluye daños causados por el

robo de identidad de sus hijos, ya que puede ocasionar cambi-os negativos en los puntajes de crédito y hasta la ruina financi-era, incluso antes de que su hijo o hija tenga su primer empleo o trabajo. Tome medidas para minimizar el riesgo de robo de identidad estableciendo un congelamiento del crédito en el

número de seguro social de su hijo/a, u obteniendo un PIN de protección de identidad del IRS que evitará el uso fraudulento

de la identidad de su hijo/a. Para obtener más información sobre el artículo de VIRTUS® “Minors and Identity Theft

(Menores y robo de identidad),

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Celebration Information and Seminar Information y Seminario de la celebración

WILLS AND TRUST SEMINARS St Thomas Aquinas WILL BE HOSTING,

FEBRUARY 13, 2019, 1:00PM-2:30PM AND 7-8:30PM

Looking for ways to prepare and manage your financial future? Avoid Probate: Protect your home and assets.

Representatives from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, an estate attorney and financial planner will be joining us to

discuss these important topics: • How to avoid costly probate fees • The importance for individuals and couples to have a Will

and Trust prepared • Guardianship of minor children and children with special

needs • Catholic teachings on advance healthcare directives • Vehicles and tools for charitable giving Please RSVP to Parish office at 805-646-4338, to reserve a seat. Thank you for your consideration in attending one of these important seminars.

OUR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Mass and Luncheon Saturday, February 23, 2019

Tickets for the luncheon will be sold after all Masses

There is only seating for 250 people, Please purchase your tickets early. Tickets will also be available in the parish office

NEUSTRIA CELEBRACIÓN DEL CENTENARIO

Misa y almuerzo sábado, 23 de febrero, 2019

Las entradas para el almuerzo se venden después de todas las misas

Sólo hay asientos para 250 personas Por favor compre sus entradas Temprano, Las entradas también estarán

disponibles en la oficina parroquial

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez and

Bishop Robert Barron

Saturday, February 23 at 10:00AM

Will be here to celebrate

Testamentos y Seminarios de confianza St Thomas Aquinas

será sede Febrero 20, 2019, 1:00PM-2:30PM y 7-8:30PM

¿Busca maneras de preparar y gestionar su futuro financiero?

Evite el Testate: Proteja su hogar y sus activos. Representantes de la Arquidiócesis de los Ángeles, un abogado inmobiliario y planificador financiero se unirán a nosotros para discutir estos temas importantes: • Cómo evitar costosas cuotas de sucesiones • La importancia de que las personas y las parejas tengan

una voluntad y una confianza preparadas • Tutela de menores y niños con necesidades especiales • Enseñanzas católicas sobre las directivas médicas anticipadas • Vehículos y herramientas para la donación caritativa Por favor, RSVP a la oficina parroquial en 805-646-4338, para reservar un asiento. Gracias por su consideración en asistir a uno de estos seminarios importantes.

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PARISH INFORMATION INFORMACION DE LA PARROQUIA

PARISH STAFF DIRECTORY Pastor, Father Tom Verber, O.S.A. 805-646-4338 X105 frtom@stacojai.org Associate Pastor, Fernando Lopez, O.S.A. 805-646-4338 X103 bflcosa@yahoo.com Deacon Phil Nelson 805-276-3799 deaconphil@stacojai.org Administrative Secretary, Kathleen Lansing 805-646-4338 X101 office@stacojai.org Finance Director, Oscar Melendez 805-646-4338 X104 oscarm@stacojai.org Business Manager/Youth Minister, Brian Campos 805-646-4338 X102 brianc@stacojai.org Religious Education Director, Aina Yates 805-646-4338 X111 aina@stacojai.org Bulletin Editor, Rubeena Estrada (Deadline Friday 3:00PM) bulletin@stacojai.org PARISH DIRECTORY Facilities & Grounds, Ernesto Pineda 805-646-4338 office@stacojai.org Aquinas Center & Facility Rental, Brian Campos 805-646-4338 X102 brianc@stacojai.org STA Thrift store, Fitzgerald Plaza 805-646-9256 423E. Ojai Ave. #102 Communion to the Sick Steve Barrack stephenpbarrack@gmail.com Family to Family, Marie Maier 805-646-5980 maminojai@gmail.com Finance Committee, Dan Reid 805-896-4734 ojaireid@gmail.com Homeless Shelter, Rod Smith 805-646-9584 Liturgy Committee, Deacon Phil 805-276-3799 deaconphil@stacojai.org Parish Council, Alicia Chauvel 818-693-9614 acchauvel17@gmail.com Adoration, Jon Teichert 805-649-9143 Confirmation, Brian Campos 805-646-4338 X102 brianc@stacojai.org Open Pantry, Bonnie Patton 805-649-2729 Share the Harvest, Tina Ford 805-272-8123 100 Year Celebration, Marlene Lattimer 805-640-0403 mar2waylat@aol.com Mary Baker 805-889-8005

Journey of Hope

The Ministry for the Divorced & Separated Support Group Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in La Habra will be hosting a 14-week program beginning Wednesday Feb. 20, 2019 to support our brothers and sisters through the emotional pain of divorce and separation. Key challenges such as anger with our spouse and the Church, annulment, how children cope and letting go will be addressed as well as providing a safe environment to share concerns and reconnect with understanding and a new hope.

Open yourself up to experience healing and allow Jesus to restore your faith and renew your journey, every Wednesday night from 7:00-8:30pm

in the Magnificat Room of OLG @ 900 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra.

Donation is $35 to register at any time which includes book, journal, daily devotional and drop-in format for all groups. call Sandy Possehl for additional information or registration – 909-803-8613.

Registration also on the first day of the group!