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MASSES:
Saturday: 8:00AM; 5:00 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM
Weekdays: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM (Mondays: 8:00 AM Communion Service) Holy Days & Special Services: see bulletin RECONCILIATION: Saturdays, 4:00 PM PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Tuesdays 8:30 AM MARRIAGES: Those wishing to be married must contact the priest at least 9 months before date of marriage.
4540 El Cerrito Dr. San Diego, CA 92115
Parish Office: 619-582-5722
Parish Website: www.blessedsacrament-sandiego.org Parish E-Mail: [email protected]
Fr. Jon P. Kirby, SVD: Pastor Tony Albers: Deacon Herb Kelsey: Deacon
Parish ID # for United Way Contributions………..…..9753
BAPTISM INFORMATION…………………………619-582-5722
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) ……….619-582-5722
FAITH FORMATION, grade 1-8.….........619-582-5722, ext. 124 Kerwin Molina, Coordinator
CONFIRMATION, Teens…………………………...619-582-5722 Justine Coliflores
BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH SCHOOL……619-582-3862 Anne Egan, Principal School Website: www.bsps-sd.org
Fourth Sunday of Advent — December 24, 2017
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH
Fourth Sunday of Advent Blessed Sacrament December 24,2017
A New Our Father
(From an article by America Staff | Catholic News Service, Dec 08, 2017) Pope Francis wants a change in the present “Our Fa-ther” to clear up the confusion around the phrase “lead us not into temptation.” He says, “That is not a good translation. . . The one who leads us into temptation is Satan; that’s Satan’s job.” A possible alternative is the phrase “do not let us fall into temptation,” used by the French church. Perhaps we could follow suit. This line is found in both Matthew’s and Luke’s (11:4) Gospel. Fr Thomas Stegman, S.J. of Boston College, says the original Greek is the same in both cases. The Greek word for testing or temptation is “peirasmos." This can refer to testing (in the sense of determining one's character) or to tempting (in the sense of enticing one to sin). There is also the notion of God who tests or tries as found in passages such as Pss 11:5 and 26:2. But if peirasmos is understood as enticement to sin, then the pope's recommendation is theologically sound and exegetically correct. James 1:13 makes it clear that God does not tempt. Entice-ment to sin comes from one’s own desires. And, in 1 Cor 10:13, Paul insists that God does not allow one to be tempted beyond one's strength, and also provides the way to escape. What the text means is that God controls everything and He helps in time of tempta-tion, but does not lead to sin. The French and Spanish translations have already changed. No nos dejes caer en la tentacion is “do not let us fall into temptation.” The Italian bishops have chosen: “do not abandon us in temptation.” Francis said, “it’s not God who pushes me into temptation to see how I fall. No, a father does not do this. A father helps us up immediately.” Peirasmos is first used in Luke in 4:13, referring to Jesus’ temptation by the devil. This could be the best clue to understanding it as “testing” and for interpret-ing Luke 11:4,” Father Stegman said. “The other uses can be taken as testing or temptation.” It is also used in Lk 8:13 those with no root fall away in trials, at the last supper (22:28) referring to Jesus’ trials, and in the
garden (22:40) when Jesus asks the apostles to pray that they not "enter into temptation/testing." Mat-thew’s version includes the line "deliver us from evil.” This can mean “the Evil One” and this could explain “lead us not into temptation.’ For the English transla-tion, Francis suggests: “Let us not fall into temptation, but deliver us from the Evil One.”
From The Pastor
A New Mass at BSP!
I am very happy to announce that Blessed Sacra-ment is taking on a new ministry for our Latino members. We have been offering a 4:00 pm Spanish Mass every Sunday for the past two months to test the waters, and have seen the attendance steadily rise. So now, beginning New Year’s Eve, Sunday, Dec 31, we are officially adding the 4:00 PM Span-ish Mass to our Sunday schedule. Fr Emmet Farrell, a retired priest of the diocese, has generously agreed to celebrate the Mass for our community on a regu-lar basis. This Mass at BSP is in addition to his reg-ular Spanish Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lakeside, so we thank him for taking on this extra burden in his retirement years. Fr Emmet is a true missionary! Everyone is welcome to attend, and I would highly encourage the non-Hispanic mem-bers of our parish to join in and celebrate along with the Hispanic community at least once or twice in the months ahead just to show their unison and sup-port—we are all one family!
Fr. Jon and the Staff of Blessed Sacrament Parish
Wish you a Blessed Christmas and Peace in the New Year!
Fourth Sunday of Advent Blessed Sacrament December 24,2017
Weekly Mass Intentions Sat. Sun. Mon.
Dec. 23 Dec. 24 Dec. 25
Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat.
8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am
Dec. 26 Dec. 27 Dec. 28 Dec. 29 Dec. 30
Jim Stockfisch † Mr. & Mrs. Armida Munos, int. Irma Ruy Sanchez † Bishop Dominic Luong † Ruben Valenzuela †
5:00pm 8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm 8:00am
Alex Olvera, int. Parishioners James Riis † Parishioners Parishioners
Readings for the Week Monday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] During the Night: Is 9:1-6; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 2:22-35 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]
FINANCIAL UPDATE 2017
December 17 weekend $6,246.50
Thank you for your continued support.
Welcome New Parishioners
Registration Forms are available in the church office or by email.
SAVE THE DATE
Parish Ministry Fair Saturday & Sunday January 6-7, 2018
After all masses in Parish Hall All are Invited to Attend!
As we celebrate the Epiphany we invite you to join us at our annual Parish Ministry Fair. The Fair gives you the opportunity to learn about what is happening in the parish and a chance to join the various groups. Want to know more about a ministry group? Come and find out. Each group will have a treat for coming. Join your faith community!
Dec. 17 - 3rd Sunday of Advent
A Vocation View: Mary was called to be open to the extraordinary? What do you need to say “let it be” in response to God’s call to you? Trust that the
Lord is with you and will guide you always.
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Christmas Mass Schedule
Dec. 24 - 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Children’s Liturgy
Dec. 25 - Midnight Mass at 12 Midnight with Caroling beginning at 11:30PM
Dec. 25 - Christmas Day Morning: 8:00AM & 10:00AM
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God New Year’s Day Mass
January 1, 2018
Second Collection to the SVD In January there will be a second collection for Fr. Jon’s Order—the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). This money will go to the SVD missions around the world, Please give generously. On Christmas Break
RCIA, Faith Formation & Confirmation
December 24 - January 14. All classes will resume January 21.
We hope you have a joyous & safe holiday break!
Fourth Sunday of Advent Blessed Sacrament December 24,2017
Parish Events Dec. 24 - Spanish Mass 4pm CH Dec. 24 - 8am and 10am Sunday Mass Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve 6pm Vigil Mass, - 11:30pm Caroling; 12 Midnight Mass Dec. 25 - Christmas Day Masses 8am & 10am - No 6pm Mass Jan. 1 - Solemnity of Mary Mother of God CH Jan. 6-7 - Parish Ministry Fair, after all Masses PH Jan. 10 - Soup & Salad 5pm-7pm PH Jan. 14 - Diocesan African Mass & Gathering 1pm
Jan. 19 - BSPS 70th Anniversary Celebration 1pm PH
Jan. 21– Faith Formation, RCIA, Confirmation
Classes Resume
Jan. 21 - Spanish Mass 4pm CH
Interested in joining a ministry group? Contact the person listed below or church office.
(area codes are (619) except were listed)
Adoration Chapel…………………………………………………..582-5722
Altar Servers: Judy Cromwell……………………………………………………..582-5722
Cares For Kids-Blessed Sacrament Teresa Markey……………………………………………………..582-2141
Contemporary Choir: (10:00 am & 6 pm Masses)……………………………………….582-5722
Culture of Life: Margie Morrison……………………………………………………582-8651
Eucharistic Ministers: Church Office………………………………………………………582-5722
Knights of Columbus: John Agoh…………..…………………...…………..…………….278-8405
Lectors: Cynthia Gonzales………………………………………………….218-8155
BSPS Parent-Teacher Group (PTG): Kristen Crisostomo (President)…….………………[email protected]
Traditional Choir: Patti Burch (8 am Mass)………………………………………….735-6330
Tuesday Fun Club: Peggy Raynoha……………………………………………………582-3657
Ushers: Church Office…………………………………………….………...582-5722
Vocations Committee: Dick Reid…………………………………………………………...583-1081
Women’s Club: Pat Luebbers…………………………………………………….…262-8522
Youth Ministry (High School Students): Parish Office…………………………………………………..…...582-5722
PARISH MINISTRIES & GROUPS
Do You Have Parish Keys?
We are updating our files. We ask that anyone who has parish keys to let us know who
you are and what your key(s) are for. Please contact the church office at 619-582-5722 or
email the office at [email protected]
Thank you for your assistance!
The New BSP Look!
We are IN THE GREEN! Our landscaping looks great...and now we need to pay for it! Our Green Drive is on its way! Our goal is $23,000. Go out and walk on it! Summersault. Then come back and donate for the new Landscaping and Plants of the Bible Area! Thus far we have received donations of $15,431.30 God Bless You! - Fr Jon
Proposed Bible Garden
The Committee is considering a selection of plants, which could include the following: crown of thorns, broom, passion vine, rose, pygmy palm, aloe, Madonna lily, poppy anemone, cyclamen, wormwood, Star of Bethlehem, sage, hyssop and papyrus. The Committee has also posted on the Church Bulletin Board some photos of an example of a six-sided Peace Sign Pole with a scriptural message in six different languages. Among the messages under consideration is one which reads: “Grace and Peace To You.”
Calling All Singers!
If you like to sing, are available to attend rehearsals and would like to get involved in music ministry, the Traditional Choir welcomes new members! Please contact Patti Burch at 619-735-6330
Date Mass Time Obligation Fulfillment 12/24 8am &10am Mass Sunday Obligation Fulfilled
12/24 Mass at 6pm Christmas Obligation Fulfilled
12/25 8am &10am Mass Christmas Obligation Fulfilled
Advent & Christmas Mass Fulfillment Schedule
Fourth Sunday of Advent Blessed Sacrament December 24,2017
Monday ~ December 25 Rev. Edward McGuinness Tuesday ~ December 26 Rev. Edward McNulty Wednesday ~ December 27 Rev. Nathan McWeeney Thursday ~ December 28 Rev. Carlos Medina, OSA Friday ~ December 29 Rev. Mark Menegatti, OSA Saturday ~ December 30 Rev. Christopher Merris Sunday ~ December 31 Rev. Vincent Mesi, OFM
Jan 12-14, Retrouvaille Marriage Retreat Program. For more information about an upcom-ing Retrouvaille Weekend program for couples, call 951-259-9474. or visit our website: HelpOurMar-riage.com
Jan. 12, St. Therese Parish Fish Fry, 5:30-6:30pm Social Center; Cod, Calamari & Shrimp $9; Pre-order Baked Salmon $10 - Call Mo (619) 994-9818
Jan. 20, 2018 – “Day of Dialogue” The Lutheran/Anglican/Roman Catholic Dialogue Committee is planning a “Day of Dialogue.” It will be held at The Roman Catholic Diocesan Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, 92117.
AROUND TOWN
Daily Prayer for Our Priests O Jesus, I pray for your faithful and fervent priests; for your unfaithful & tepid priests; for your priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields; for your tempted priests; for your lonely & 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 & who gave me Your body & blood in Communion, the priests to whom I am indebted any other way especially (name….) O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart, and bless them abundantly in time & in eternity. Amen. --St. Therese of Lisieux
Blessed Sacrament Parish School (Transitional Kindergarten - Grade 8)
Contact: [email protected] (619) 582-3862 | www.bsps-sd.org
School Integration Plan for BSPS & OLSH
♦ New School Site: Blessed Sacrament ♦ New Management: Diocesan Governance Model
♦ Date for merger: 2018-2019
♦ See Flyer at Church Doors for Transition Details
Got Jesus! Be an Altar Server!
You gotta be in 5th grade or higher! If you are interested in serving at the altar contact Judy Cromwell at the parish office (619) 582-5722
Home Masses contact the office if you wish to host a
Mass.
Sunday Hospitality Schedule After 8am & 10am Masses
1st: Women’s Club group 2nd: Vietnamese group 3rd: Knights of Columbus
4th: Spanish group 5th: Spanish group
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent Monday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Tuesday: St. Stephen; Kwanzaa begins Wednesday: St. John Thursday: The Holy Innocents Friday: Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Thomas Becket Saturday: Sixth Day in the Octave of the Nativity
San Diego Walk for Life
The Diocese of San Diego invites you to join 4,000+ families and individuals as we partake in nationwide celebrations of life by participating in the 6thAnnual San Diego Walk for Life. Come to 6th & Laurel in Balboa Park on January 20, 2018 from 8:30am to 12:00pm. This year we are honored to welcome Bishop McElroy, Bishop Dolan and Rev. Bernardo Lara amongst our speakers. Your presence is crucial to make this family-friendly event a success. For complete information about the Walk, call Evangely at (858) 490-8221.
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