thirty-third sunday in ordinary time ~ november 19,...
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Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ November 19, 2017
Open the Doors of My Heart A PRAYER FOR THE WORLD DAY OF THE POOR “As long as Lazarus lies at the door of our homes (cf. Luke 16:19–21), there can be no justice or social peace.” –Pope Francis
God of Abraham,
On my television, On my newsfeed, On my street, Everywhere I go, I see Lazarus. But I also see so many doors, Doors that I’ve built, That I’ve closed. Doors that society has hung and locked.
Doors that separate me from Lazarus. Lord, teach me to open the door to Lazarus, To the poor.
To know them as your children, To lift them in their distress, To work to help them find a fair share of your bounty. This World Day of the Poor, Help us all turn to those outside our
door— To bless, heal, comfort; And together, from this day forward, build a world Where the poor are strangers to none, And, indeed, the very chains of poverty are broken.
Amen
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The woman who fears the LORD is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128).
Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Gospel — To all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Monday, November 20 ~ Edward Grant McDonald† Tuesday, November 21 ~ Gabriel Loh † Wednesday, November 22 ~ Mary Brunski † Thursday, November 23 ~ Liz Gerken † Friday, November 24 ~ Dany Brokmeier †
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
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Amount Collected at Mass on
November 12, 2017— $14,056.45
Budgeted $20,150.00
What return shall I make to the Lord for all the Lord has given me — Psalm 116
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Cecilia Thursday: St. Clement I, St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro; Thanksgiving Day Friday: St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions Saturday: St. Catherine of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr. Gerard’s Corner
Wise and foolish investments, banks, even interest rates—today’s parable permits no escape from life in the real world or from the fact that it will one day end. Those planning to be ready for the Lord’s return can’t just hang around waiting. Again, today’s Old Testa-ment illumines the Gospel. Proverbs’ worthy wife is praised neither for good looks nor gracious manners, but for her industry, skill, conscientious development of God-given gifts, and generosity in serving others with them. The contrast with the parable’s cautious servant could hardly be more striking. Thus, Proverbs’ wife confirms the first two servants’ resourcefulness in developing their “talents.” Note that while “talent” in Proverbs means what we mean by the word, Matthew’s “talent” refers to an astronomical sum of money, equivalent to twenty years’ wages! Today, when so much hard-earned, care-fully invested money has evaporated, our true wealth is more clearly defined by Proverbs’ “talents:” our abilities, natural or acquired, skills studiously perfected, generously shared. Lest we, like the lazy servant, think our Master too demanding, note that there is no mention of the Master taking back the sum entrusted to the first two servants or the profit they made with it. Rather, the cautious servant’s fate serves to jolt us out of the “peace and security” complacency Paul warns against (1 Thessalonians 5:3). Rather than caution, the Christian community and individual disciples must undertake creative, even daring initiatives for the Kingdom, take a chance on the wealth the Master has invested in us, and encourage others to do the same. J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Darolyne Bosch Devin Bosch Family Doris Bower Nora Cochran Stanley Cveykus Oscar Dieguez Jim Dunlap Dcn. Al Graff Ray & Mary Kieffer Maria McEneany
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LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Un esposo es capaz de confiar su corazón a su esposa que es como una joya (Proverbios 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31).
Salmo — Bendito sean los que temen al Señor (Salmo 128 [127]).
Segunda lectura — El día del Señor vendrá como el ladrón en la noche (1 Tesalonicenses 5:1-6).
Evangelio — Porque has sido fiel en lo poco, ven a compartir la alegría de tu Señor (Mateo 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Mac 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Sal 119 (118):53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lc 18:35-43 Martes: 2 Mac 6:18-31; Sal 3:2-7; Lc 19:1-10 Miércoles: 2 Mac 7:1, 20-31; Sal 17 (16):1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lc 19:11-28 Jueves: 1 Mac 2:15-29; Sal 50 (49):1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lc 19:41-44 Día de Acción de Gracias (sugerencia): Sir 50:22-24; Sal 145 (144):2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lc 17:11-19 Viernes: 1 Mac 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Cr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lc 19:45-48 Sábado: 1 Mac 6:1-13; Sal 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lc 20:27-40 Domingo: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Sal 23 (22):1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
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REFLECION DOMINICAL
Podemos desear escuchar al Señor decirnos: "Bien hecho, buen y fiel siervo", como lo hace con los dos primeros siervos mencionados en la Parábola de los Talentos en el Evangelio de hoy de Mateo. Sin embargo, aunque el tercer siervo no derrochó ni desperdició los dones (talentos) que había recibido, la reacción del Maestro no fue la misma.
Como hemos dicho a menudo, la mayordomía es una forma de vida activa. No hay nada pasivo al respecto. El Señor espera que hagamos cosas, que tomemos los dones que recibimos y que los compartamos y multipliquemos, como fue el caso en los dos primeros siervos citados en la parábola.
Si realmente deseamos escuchar al Señor decir, "Bien hecho, buen y fiel siervo" a nosotros cuando finalmente seamos juzgados, tenemos que hacer algo para obtener esa alabanza. La palabra clave en esa oración es "do". No hay nada espiritual o abstracto en estar listo para el regreso de Jesús y su juicio sobre nosotros. Dios nos ha regalado en una multitud de formas. Necesitamos reconocer esos regalos; reconocer esos regalos; estar agradecido por esos regalos; y, sobre todo, usar esos dones para beneficiar a la Iglesia y a otros.
¿Qué hemos hecho con nuestro tiempo, nuestro dinero y nuestras habilidades? En nuestra Iglesia reconocemos y señalamos pecados de omisión, es decir, cosas que no hicimos, pero que deberíamos tener. Al igual que los dos primeros siervos de la parábola, no se trata solo de preservar lo que Dios nos ha dado, sino de usarlo, aumentarlo y devolverlo al Señor.
PRV 31: 10-13, 19 - 20, 30 - 31; PS 128: 1-5; 1 THES 5: 1-6; MT 25: 14-30
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Trigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Martes: La Presentación de la Santísima Virgen María Miércoles: Santa Cecilia Jueves: San Clemente I; San Columbano; Beato Miguel Agustín Pro; Día de Acción de Gracias Viernes: San Andrés Dung-Lac y compañeros Sábado: Santa Catalina de Alexandría; Santa María Virgen
MISA DE ACCION DE GRACIAS Nuestra Misa bilingüe de acción de gracias se llevara acabo el Jueves 23 de Noviembre en la Iglesia de San James a las 9:00am. Te esperamos.
GRACIAS A LA COMUNIDAD Gracias a todos los que nos apoyaron en la organiza-ción y a los que asistieron a la fiesta del 75 aniversario de nuestra Misión de San León Magno. Gracias a uste-des tuvimos una hermosa convivencia Dios les bendiga.
GRUPO DE JOVENES Jóvenes de middle y high school los invitamos a nues-tras reuniones cada viernes a las 5:45pm en la Sala de Conferencias de St. James. Informes con Evangely al 858-755-2545 *114 o [email protected]
PREPARACION DE SACRAMENTOS Niños mayores de 6 años que no estén bautizados se les invita a registrarse para prepararse para sus sacramentos al igual que los Adultos mayores de 18 años que necesiten bautizo, primera comunión y/o confirmación. También Jóvenes de los grados 7 y 8 que necesiten 1a. Comunión favor de registrarse con Jannet Diaz.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION We may long to hear the Lord say to us, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” as He does with the first two servants mentioned in the Parable of the Talents in today’s Gospel from Matthew. However, although the third servant did not squander or waste the gifts (talents) he had received, the Master’s reaction was not the same.
As we have often stated, stewardship is an active way of life. There is nothing passive about it. The Lord expects us to do things, to take the gifts we receive and to share them and multiply them, as was the case in the first two servants cited in the parable.
If we really wish to hear the Lord say, “Well done, good and faithful servant” to us when we are finally judged, we need to do something to earn that praise. The key word in that sentence is “do.” There is nothing spiritual or abstract about being ready for Jesus’ return and judgment of us. God has gifted us in a multitude of ways. We need to recognize those gifts; acknowledge those gifts; be grateful for those gifts; and most of all use those gifts to benefit the Church and others.
What have we done with our time, our money, and our abilities? In our Church we recognize and point to sins of omission — that is, things we did not do, but should have. Like the first two servants in the parable, it is not just a case of preserving what God has given us, it is a case of using it, increasing it, and returning it to the Lord.
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We need an adorer Thursday 3-4 pm. Please sign up to spend an hour on Thursdays with Jesus. Call Grace (858) 755-0613 or email [email protected]
All are welcome to join the Rosary group any Monday 6pm in the chapel behind the Altar.
Eucharistic Adoration
PRV 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31; PS 128: 1-5; 1 THES 5: 1-6; MT 25: 14-30
The Knights have beautiful Christmas cards available for purchase after Mass in the church's Social Room.
The office will be closed Thursday, November 22nd and
Friday, November 23rd in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
We will reopen Monday, November 27th at 10:00am.
Pastoral Care St. James Prayer Ministry Ministers, trained, caring and confidential, are available to pray: All Sundays -- After the 9am Mass First Mondays -- 9-10am Second Tuesdays -- 7-8:15pm (worship & prayer) Third Saturdays -- After the 5pm Mass Questions? Call Cory (888) 590-5095
THANKSGIVING MASS Thursday, November 23th, 9 a.m.
Please bring non-perishable food and/or monetary donations that will be given to
Community Resource Center in Encinitas. “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink.”
(Mt. 25:35)
This weekend is the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development! Be part of the effort to break the cycle of poverty in the United States. Envelopes are available in the pews and can be returned in the Collection. Thank You!
Christmas Cards
Collection National Needs
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Contact Nancy Wesseln [email protected] (858) 847-0724
ALL AGES Thanksgiving Day November 23rdAnnual Thanksgiving Day 5K, 7:30AM Register online as a participant. We plan to meet at 6:30am. RSVP: [email protected] or check your weekly email for details!
College Age Young Adults (18-23)
Contact: [email protected].
Young Adults (20’s and 30’s)
TONIGHT! Saturday, November 19th Mass and Dinner Join us for 6pm Mass at St. James and then out for dinner. Feel free to sit with us by the music group and we'll meet outside after Mass! Dinner location: TBD Contact: [email protected]
Friday, December 1st, 6:30pm – 9:00pm Christmas Party and Potluck St. James’ Parish Hall Join us for a casual night to get into the Christmas spirit as we celebrate this Advent season a little early this month with fellow Young Catholic Adults. Party details next week! Contact: [email protected]
Adult Community (35+)
Saturday, December 9th, 8am Monthly Hike! [email protected] and [email protected] or see your weekly email!
ACTIVE 60’s+!
Tuesday, December 5th ACTIVE 60’s December Happy Hour! (Married and Singles!)
Viewpoint Brewing Company, 2201 San Dieguito Dr, Del Mar, CA 92014RSVP [email protected]
EVERY FRIDAY Chair Exercise 10:30am-11:15am St. James Ministry Center For all ages, all ability levels, 45-minute class. Strengthen you mind, body and spirit without standing up! Build muscle tone, strength, flexibility and a positive mental attitude. Certified instructor: Sara (858) 224-0551
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An Advent Retreat will be offered at Mary, Star of the Sea Parish Hall, 7725 Girard Ave., La Jolla, on December 9th from 10am to 2pm. Our speaker will be Heather King, author and regular contributor to Magnificat monthly devotional. Her topic will be “A Radical Adventure: St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s Christmas Conversion.” Lunch will be provided. Please email [email protected] to reserve a seat.
Advent Retreat
Coming Soon!! St. James-St. Leo Christmas
Market & Faire Sharing the Spirit of Christmas
Sunday, December 3, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm After 6:00 pm Mass – Faire Only
St. James Patio of the Bells
Forget the crowded stores! Don’t agonize over what to get someone who has everything! Shake that feeling that Christ is missing from Christmas in today’s materialistic world! Give gifts that celebrate the meaning of Christmas – gifts that honor the birth of Jesus by continuing his work!
St. James-St. Leo outreach groups and community organizations will provide opportunities for shoppers to buy goods and services that help others. Give to those in need and experience the real joy of the season!
Market items for sale include: Fair Trade Coffee, Chocolate and Christmas Decor; Soups and Spice Rubs; Advent Wreaths and Religious Christmas Cards; Prayer and Reflection Books, Jewelry, Tote bags and T-shirts; AND “Shares” of Tuition Assistance, Food for the Homeless, Shoes for Children, Priest Retirement, Scholarships for Youth and Seminarians, Medications and Medical Supplies, Newborn Care Baskets.
Faire items benefit education and outreach organizations such as: St. James Mission Circle, Knights of Columbus, Eudist Associates, St. James Academy, St. Leo Mission, St. Leo Medical-Dental Clinic, La Colonia De Eden Gardens, St. James Life Matters, St. James Mental Health Ministry, Shoes to the World, Rise Up Industries, Catholic Relief Services, Tomorrow Project and Friends of Kenya Orphans.
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Gerard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor ..................................... 858-755-2545 ......................... [email protected] Rev. John H. Howard, CJM, Pastor Emeritus ...................... 858-755-2545 ….................... [email protected] Rev. Ricardo Juarez Frausto, CJM ....................................... 858-755-2545 x *101 .............. [email protected] Deacon Al Graff .................................................................... 858-452-3684 Deacon Peter Hodsdon ....................................................... 619-991-5311 .......................... [email protected] Sr. Zita Toto, RGS, Coordinator St. Leo Mission ................. 858-481-6788 ........................ [email protected] Amy Martinez, Finance Manager ........................................ 858-755-2545 x *103 ............. [email protected] Antonio Mendoza, Maintenance ........................................ 858-755-2545 x *109 ............. [email protected] Bulletin ................................................................................. .............................................. [email protected] Debbie Derderian, Office Manager ..................................... 858-755-2545 x *112 .............. [email protected] Evangely Aliangan Ward, St. Leo Youth Coordinator ......... 858-755-2545 x *114 .............. [email protected] Gail Jilka, Secretary .............................................................. 858-755-2545 x *100 ............. [email protected] Jannet Diaz, Director of Religious Education, Spanish ...... 858-755-2545 x *102 ............. [email protected] Kathy Dunn, Principal, St. James Academy……………….858-755-1777…………………[email protected] Pamela Smith, Director of Religious Education, English .... 858-755-2545 x *106 ............. [email protected] Patrick Villa, Youth Ministry Coordinator ........................... 858-755-2545 x *111 .............. [email protected] Pauline Wright, Director of Music ....................................... 858-755-2545 x *300 ............ [email protected] Timothy O’Shea, Saints Thrift Store Manager .................... 858-755-0654 ........................ [email protected] Medical Program………………………………………… 858-259-9464 Dental Program…858-523--0710 Mission Circle………………………………………………858-792-0516
St. James—St. Leo Catholic Community is under the pastoral care of the Eudist Fathers, or Congregation of Jesus and Mary. We owe our name to Saint John Eudes who founded the Congregation in France in 1643. The Eudists currently operate in 15 countries, most of which are in the developing world. Evangelization, mainly with the poor and the youth, is our primary purpose, as well as formation to ministry in the
training of diocesan priests and lay ministers. Our motto is “To Serve Christ and His Church.” For more information visit: http://www.eudistsusa.org
Fr. John H. Howard, CJM Ordained December 30, 1967
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