St. Clare Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Parish

St. Clare Parish
19606 Calla Way • Santa Clarita, CA 91351
REV. OLIN MAYFIELD, PASTOR
Rev. Malcolm Ambrose, Associate
January 4, 2015
The Epiphany of the Lord
PARTNERS IN THE PROMISE
As a society, during these days we can be in something of a “postpartum” depression. Our celebrations of Christmas and the New Year are over, and after today many of us will put away the decorations and the last visible remnants
of the celebrations of the past weeks. The apostle Paul today uses the expression “partners in the promise.” This is an
uplifting phrase for us to reflect upon, and to think of as our own calling in these days following the birth of the Lord.
What is this promise? We can find it in the gifts the magi bring: it is a promise of being a royal priesthood (gold), a
holy nation (frankincense), a people set apart for self-giving (myrrh). We find more of the promise in Isaiah—a light
shines upon us! In the psalm we know a promise of a world of flowering justice, profound peace, the poor rescued, pity for the lowly and the poor. This is the promise; and one of the best ways for us to lift ourselves out of
any possible low spirits we may be suffering is to live out our partnership in this promise each and every day.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PARTICIPANTES EN LA PROMESA
Las celebraciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo se han terminado, y después de hoy Día de los Reyes Magos, muchos de nosotros guardaremos las decoraciones y los últimos vestigios de las celebraciones de las semanas pasadas. El apóstol Pablo usa la expresión “participantes de la promesa”. Esta es una frase digna de reflexionar, y de pensar que es nuestro llamado en estos días después del nacimiento del Señor. ¿Cuál es esta promesa? Podemos encontrarla en los regalos que traen los magos: la promesa de ser un sacerdocio real (oro), una nación santa (incienso), un pueblo escogido para dar de sí (mirra). Encontramos otro aspecto de la promesa en Isaías ‑¡una luz que nos alumbra! En el
salmo encontramos la promesa de un mundo en donde florece la justicia, la paz profunda, los pobres rescatados, piedad
para los humildes y los pobres. Esta es la promesa; y una de las mejores maneras de continuar el espíritu de generosidad navideña es vivir día a día nuestra parte como participantes en esta promesa. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Mailing Address:
27341 Camp Plenty Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91351-2645
Parish Office:
(661) 252-3353
FAX #
(661) 252-1539
Office Hours: Monday 1:30– 5:00pm
Tues-Fri: 9am-12:30pm & 1:30-5:00pm
CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Our Website:
http://www.st-clare.org
RECONCILIATION:
Confessions: Saturdays, 9:30 am & 4:30 pm
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm (Spanish)
Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 & 12:45pm
Weekday Masses: MON. thru SAT. 9:00am
Friday Evenings 7:30pm
Holy Day Schedules will be announced.
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SAINT CLARE PARISH
January 4, 2015
Welcome to St. Clare Catholic Community
Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us. How may we serve you? If you would like to have your child
baptized, have your marriage blessed in the church, have a Eucharistic minister visit someone who is ill, or have
general questions, please call the Parish Office at: (661)252-3353. We are open Monday from 1:30 to 5pm and
Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm.
We look forward to serving you!
PARISH OFFICE 661-252-3353
Secretary……………………………… Cathy Powers
Business Manager……………………. Ray Broderick
Bookkeeper……………………………Eileen Wittwer
Finance Council……………………….Bob Denise 252-7432
Primary Religious Education (K-8th Grade) 252-6950
Director of Religious Education……Nancy Nazarian-Medina
Secretary …………………………...Ana DeHoyos
Spanish Religious Education……….Dora Baez
Sunday Pre-School………………… Janet Weidner
stclaresundayschool@gmail.com
Secondary Religious Education
Confirmation…………………………....Tom Fishwick 298-8627
RCIA…………………………..........John Cooke (740) 275-1560
Little Rock Scripture Study…….Gary & Shelly Smith 252-4683
Youth Ministry 298-8627
Youth Minister……………………………….....Nancy Fishwick
Jr. High Youth Ministry…………………………
Mass Ministries
Altar Servers…………………..…...Tracy Lewis (818) 625-1848
Eucharistic Ministers………….………..…..Ed Hoover 251-1548
Lectors…………………………………..Sarah Hamor 424-9488
srhamor@earthlink.net
Music………………………………..Mark Nilan (818) 359-0299
Children’s Chior…………...……………Rocio Alonso 298-4215
Ushers……………………….….…….…Jess Gonzales 298-0714
Hospitality………………...………...Jeanette Killough 251-0563
Library……………………...………….Helen Rabjohn 250-4083
Engaged and Marriage Ministries
Engaged Encounter…………Jerry & Bev Heyer (888) 267-3660
Wedding Hostess…………….……….Mary Broderick 298-7341
Marriage Encounter….………....Joe & Karen Greulich 286-9950
………..………En Español: Rosie & Ramon Mercado 505-3251
Retrouvaile (Help For Troubled Marriages)……….800-470-2230
Natural Fam. Planning…Pablo & Veronica Gaeta (818) 994-2110
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Funerals
Bereavement Ministry……… Dan & Cathy Andrews 251-5237
*Funerals must be scheduled through Parish Office…...252-3353
Baptisms
Pre-Baptism Classes……………………..Parish Office 252-3353
Filipino Ministry
Alfie Brimon……………………………………..(818) 645-1192
Couples For Christ……………………...……..Jun Lee 210-6062
Support Ministries/Services
Armed Forces Prayer Ministry…………..….....Martine 298-0714
or Bev 252-3135
Battered Woman’s Hotline……………………………...259-4357
Sep., Divorced, Widowed Support Group…….…...Bob 255-1452
Visiting Madonna……………………..Maria Albanese 298-7394
Women’s Ministry…….………….…Rhonda Berlinger 259-6631
Catholic Social Teaching
Detention Ministry………………....Aurora Montejano 252-4053
Social Justice Ministry……..…………Kathy Brown 251-4032
Lifeline (Pregnancy Hotline)…………………….…….942-2229
Mission Circle………………………….Claire Salleng 877-1618
Knights of Columbus
Grand Knight…………….…………… John Springer 904-6523
Scouting
Boy Scouts…….……………………….Tim Terpening 252-7245
Cub Scouts…………….…………………….John Vahl 803-5068
Comunidad Hispana
Coordinator………………...……………….Dora Baez 252-3353
Spanish Quinceanera…………….….Araceli Castaneda 526-2461
Adoracion Nocturna……………….…….Alma Rivera 424-0937
Asociacion Guadalupana……….……...Librada Blanco 755-5178
Grupo de Oracion……………..…………….Jose Erazo 964-7801
Ministerio de Alabanza………….……..Antonio Lopez 250-4975
Platicas -bautismales….Sylvia y Jose Luis Villegas 818 802-0634
Ministros de Eucaristia……….…..Augustina Franquez 755-0919
Encuentro Matrimonial…….…...Pedro & Edith Espitia 250-9431
Lectores…………………………………..Aurora Ortiz 298-9059
RCIA ……………….Carmen or Alex 600-6364 or 600-4276
Ujieres…………………..………….Carmen Castañeda 251-6109
ARISH REGISTRATION forms are available in the
front vestibule, side entrances of the church, and at
OSPITAL/HOME, HOLY COMMUNION, AND SICK
the parish office during regular office hours. In order for
VISITS: For Holy Communion, please contact the
our priests better serve you, especially at the time of parish office during office hours. A Priest or Eucharistic
baptism, marriage, or a funeral, it is most helpful if you Minister will visit you and attend to your needs. In case
are registered and participating in our parish community. of hospitalization, please inform the admissions office
that you are Catholic, so that they will be able to notify
ARRIAGE: The bride and/or groom must be us. In case of an emergency or death in the family, a
registered and actively participating in the parish priest can be reached 24 hours a day. Call the parish
for at least three months. Then, a six-month preparation office number anytime for an emergency pager number.
program is required. Please call the office for further
information.
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The Epiphany of the Lord
SAINT CLARE PARISH
PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH
JANUARY
05(Mon) 9:00 Juan Alvarez
Bareise Family
Michael & Geralidine Scrimo
Anthony & Clementine Zembuski
06(Tues)
9:00 Mathilde Jardine
Ghislaine Johnson
Michael C March
Michael March
Vitalia Rodriguez
RIP
RIP
RIP
RIP
RIP
RIP
RIP
RIP
RIP
07(Wed) 9:00 Lucia Hermosura
Marica Singzon
Karen Hohne
Marguerite Johnson
INT
INT
RIP
RIP
08(Thurs) 9:00 Carmelita Altares
Rocky Aquino
Ken Kearns
Don Nichols
RIP
RIP
RIP
RIP
09 (Fri)
INT
INT
INT
RIP
9:00
7:30pm
10(Sat)
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Alondra Calderon
Jimmy Calderon
Teddy Usude
Robert Hawking
For our loved ones to return
to the faith
Arturo Ballesteros
Emilia & Francisco Ballesteros
Francisco Ballesteros, Jr.
Raymund/Elden Rogelio Mactangay
Sharon Bender; Aurora Gaor; Mary Ann Griffin; Dora
Grandolfo; Nancy Giacomi; Justin Stradley; Rosie Ambrose;
Paul Franck; Brian Grogan; Maura Tevere; Michael Tevere; Jim
Reick; Josh Hoover; Nikita Puyat; Mario Villanueva; Peggy
Reick; Clare Lukas; Desmond Anderson; Shriley Fromberg;
Mario Giacomi; Alex Aguino; Rose Sordetto; Juliana Serrano;
Rene Espinoza; Ken Fuselier; Nicci Amendola; Chris Nard;
Humberto Ambriz; Cecile Ceurvorst; Anita DeLucio; Tessa
Vigelmann; Felix Villanueva; Ana Maria Zegarra; Corey Hurst;
Al Martinez; Amador Quimiguing; Dorothy Simon; Gilbert
Rojas; Paula Saucedo; Gus Ravanis; Emily Hernandez; Alyssa
Adams; Navarro Family; Alejo Abao; Lucia Dellolio; Carlos
Cisneros; Joshua Herrera; George Samolis; Anthony Lau; Daisy
Cofsky; Joseph DeSario; Stephanie Thompson; Ray
Schmickel; David Hartman; Angela Woodworth; Antionette
Naber; Claudia Gonzalez; Kevin Schallert; Justin Covarrubias;
Maria Nicchitta; Judy Mc Cray; Ron Beaton; George Martin;
Jocelyn Barbara Amatong; Stephanie Konyashin; Anil Bali;
Roger Blackwell; Evelyn Marsh; James Magnuson; Jorge Lara;
Oscar Mariano; Marc Fields; Maria Gama; John Rissler; Doug
Wilson; Kathleen O’Carroll; Bethany Kerr; Courtney Moe;
Allen Gadaire; Emery Gadaire; Michael Brothers; Gabriel
Evan Mowery; Laura Calderon; Alphe Brimon;
(Names appear on the sick list in the bulletin for three weeks unless we
are informed otherwise. There is a “Pray for the Sick” list on the bulletin board outside the chapel. )
BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE
RIP
RIP
RIP
RIP
Elena Buendia
Sean Devine
John Palladino
Thank You
We have new—beautiful altar
cloths—a gift to St. Clare from
the Nocturnal Adoracion group.
Their colors of white and gold
will make them ideal for our
most solemn celebrations.
I want to thank the Nocturnal
Adoracion group for all they do
spiritually and materially for
this parish.
Fr. Olin
Christmas Baskets
Thank you to everyone who helped with the
Christmas baskets. Kitty Travers and Gail Hyde
for organizing the gifts and sending out the
postcards, Dora Baez and her team for taking
sign ups and going through the applications,
Sue Peak for seeking out the best prices and
purchasing food and the Boy Scouts and the
Knights of Columbus for helping with food
drives, packing boxes and aiding families in
taking them out to their cars. We appreciate
everyone who brought in turkeys and other
food and purchased gifts for children in need.
Fr. Olin
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SAINT CLARE PARISH
ADULT CONFIRMATION
If you are an adult who was baptized and
received your first communion but was never
confirmed, we’ve got a class for that! Beginning
Thursday, January 8th and going through
April 16th, adult confirmation classes will be
offered. The class will meet weekly. You must be
at least 21 years of age and provide proof of
your baptism and first communion. Inquiries
must be made by the person seeking the
sacrament (not mom or dad.) For more
information, or to register, call:
Jose Arvizu @(661) 297-8447
ST. CLARE’S SENIORS
ROCK OUR YOUTH CENTER
January 4, 2015
St. Clare Bowling Club
(Tri‑Parish Bowling Club)
The Tri-Parish Bowling Club will be starting
the winter session on Tuesday January 13th at
6:30pm at Santa Clarita Lanes! The cost will be ~$13 per
person and will include 3 games of bowling, shoes and/or
ball (if needed). Day care is available for younger siblings (notice is requested so care can be arranged). The
whole family can join as long as no one needs bumpers!
This is a great opportunity to have some great fun with
the family as well as meet wonderful people in our church
community. The club season runs for 15 weeks. If you are
interested in joining us you can call: Dave Clarke at 805630-2787 to sign up! Sign up now as there is limited
space available.
EACH TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
AFTER THE 9AM MASS
Our seniors adjourn to the “Youth Center” after 9am Mass
where they play pool, dominos, knit/crochet, use the computer lab, have coffee and goodies, solve the world’s
problems or just sit and visit with one another. Our “Knit
Wits” and “Happy Hookers” meet on Tuesdays to make
blankets and hats for several non-profit organizations that
serve those in need. You don’t need an invitation. Just
show up and meet new friends!
Tri-Parish
Separated, Divorced, Widowed
Social/Support Group
You are invited to meet with us on Thursdays January 8th and
January 22nd from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
The meetings are held at
Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the New Pastoral Center located
at: 23045 Lyons Avenue in Newhall.
(enter from Arcadia street and park in rear of building)
We participate in social activities have common goals of
supporting our fellow Christian in time of transition and need.
For more information, call:
Dottie @(661) 259-9448 or Bob @(661) 255-1452.
FAITH FORMATION
Reserve January 17, 2015 for our next Faith Formation
speaker, Sr. Edith Prendergast, R.S.C. Sr. Edith is a noted
speaker and author. She will be leading us in a mini retreat experience on how to grow spiritually through
prayer and discernment. This workshop will be on
Saturday, January 17 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED
If you are at least 8 years of age, have received your
First Communion and are interested in serving,
please contact: Tracy Lewis at: (661) 424-9849
Cub Scout Religious Emblem News
Has your cub scout been working on the Light of
Christ or Parvuli Dei religious emblem? Emblems
will be presented during our annual Scout Sunday
Mass on February 1st, 2015 for those scouts who
have completed all of the requirements. Plan
ahead! As your scout completes the requirements, please call the parish office @252-3353 to
schedule his interview with Fr. Olin. Interviews
should be completed by mid-January. Questions?
Contact Victoria Cashin @ 513-9505.
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Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat
(for healing after abortion)
Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and
redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer
a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment.
Rachel’s Vineyard facilitates an experience of God’s compassion on a profound level. It creates a place where you
can share, often for the first time, your deepest feeling
about abortion. Troubling secrets are allowed to be dismantled in an environment of emotional healing and spirituality.
Rachel’s Vineyard is therapy for the soul. Participants who
have been trapped in anger toward themselves or others,
experience forgiveness. Peace is found. Lives are restored.
A sense of hope is rediscovered.
For more information please call: 866-272-2435 or
www.rachelsvineyard.org
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Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
Prayer Group
Please come and join us as we pray for our loved
ones conversions (and ours too) at the 3:00pm hour
of Divine Mercy in the Chapel everyday (Monday
through Sunday.) Bring your Rosary. Holy
cards that explain how to say the Chaplet
will be available. For questions please
contact: Sheila Wheeler @251-1203
There is an A.A. Men’s Stag group meeting on
Thursday night at 6:30pm in the St. Clare Center.
The meetings are taking place at the Camp Plenty
entrance. (when you pull in the driveway off
Camp Plenty, the St. Clare Room of the St. Clare
Center is the first door on the right. )
What’s going on with CONFIRMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY ?????
Youth Ministry News…
After School, the Youth Center is open
Monday through Thursday 2pm to 5pm
Come on over and cool down, watch television or
play a game of pool or foos ball.
After school time or community life events — BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
Our number is (661)298-8627
Tuesday, January 6th - Mass Planning 7:30pm to 9pm in the Youth Hall
Wednesday, January 14th Community Life ICE GAMES
7:30pm to 9pm Youth Hall
Tuesday, January 20th—Mass Planning—Youth Hall 7:30pm to 9pm
Thursday, Guidance and Healing 7:30pm—9pm in the Youth Hall
The Most
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Gospel Reading for the Epiphany of the Lord
Matthew 2:1-12
Family Reflection: What gifts can you and your family give to Jesus Christ in this New Year?
The Wooden Manger by St. Jerome (342-420)…A New Year Reflection
We thought we were honoring Christ when we took away the wooden manger
and gave him a silver one instead. But as far as I am concerned, the one
taken away is the more valuable one. We’ll leave the silver and gold to the
pagans; a wooden manger is more becoming to the Christian faith. It’s the
very one who was born in this stable, who condemns gold and silver. I don’t
mean to condemn those who have done this to pay him honor, any more
than I condemn those who used to cast golden vessels for the Temple. But I
do admire the Lord, Creator of the world, who chose to be born for us not
surrounded by gold and silver, but a patch of earth.
R.E. office will be closed from December 22 – January 11.
Students return on Monday, January 12th at 4PM.
Upcoming event: Reconciliation Retreat is Sat. January 31st.
1ST ANNUAL TRI-PARISH BINGO
NIGHT
Friendly Reminder to Junior High
RE Students:
Bring your $5 donation towards
the Christmas scarves. Advent
project.
To your next class on Jan. 14.
We would like to invite you to participate in our
1st Annual Tri-Parish Bingo Night. Website www.olphsc.org
All proceeds support our Tri-Parish Catholic School.
Saturday, January 24, 2015 at OLPH in the Hall
5:30pm-10:00pm (food 6:00-7:00, Bingo 7:00- 10:00)
Bingo is for Adults only (must be 21 to attend).
Child care will not be provided. Buffet Dinner Menu: Homemade
Lobster Macaroni & Cheese with truffle oil, Penne with vegetarian
red sauce, Lemon Caper Chicken with asparagus, Vegetarian Caesar salad and fresh bread.
Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK
Bingo Prizes (VISA gift cards), Raffles, Bake Sale, and more…
SEE INSERTED FLYER FOR DETAILS AND TO
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THIS FUN FILLED
NIGHT!
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PARTICIPANTES EN LA PROMESA
Las celebraciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo se han terminado, y después de hoy Día de los Reyes Magos, muchos
de nosotros guardaremos las decoraciones y los últimos vestigios de las celebraciones de las semanas pasadas. El apóstol Pablo usa la expresión “participantes de la promesa”. Esta es una frase digna de reflexionar, y de pensar que es
nuestro llamado en estos días después del nacimiento del Señor. ¿Cuál es esta promesa? Podemos encontrarla en los
regalos que traen los magos: la promesa de ser un sacerdocio real (oro), una nación santa (incienso), un pueblo escogido para dar de sí (mirra). Encontramos otro aspecto de la promesa en Isaías ‑¡una luz que nos alumbra! En el salmo
encontramos la promesa de un mundo en donde florece la justicia, la paz profunda, los pobres rescatados, piedad para
los humildes y los pobres. Esta es la promesa; y una de las mejores maneras de continuar el espíritu de generosidad
navideña es vivir día a día nuestra parte como participantes en esta promesa.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
INSCRIPCIONES PARA
CATEQUESIS SERAN
Entre semana durante horas de oficina del ministerio hispano.
Lunes 10am to 4:30pm
Martes, Miercoles y Jueves— 1 to 7:30pm
Viernes cerrado, y Sabado — 9am to 2pm
Para mas informacion llamar (661) 645-2053 o
Sacramentos de Adultos (RCIA)
Para informes llamar a Carmen and Alex Zuniga
(661) 600-6364 or 600-4276
ADORACION NOCTURNA
Te invitamos a que participes en la
Adoración Nocturna. Tenemos nuestra reunión
el primer Viernes del mes de 9:00pm —
10:00pm. Puedes iniciar regalándole a Jesús
una hora de su tiempo. No has podido velar ni
una hora conmigo? Jesús Sacramentado te espera! Para mayor información comunicarse
con: Alma (661) 424-0837.
Asociación Guadalupana
¿Te gustaría ser miembro de este gran ministerio?.
Ven a venerar a nuestra Madre. La Virgen de
Guadalupe que ella siempre intercede para nosotros.
Nuestras reuniones son el primer Sábado de cada mes
te esperamos. Para mas información:
Adres Trinidad (661) 210‑5913 O
Librada Blanco (661) 755‑5178
NUESTRA COMUNIDAD HISPANA ESTA
CRECIENDO Y NECESITAMOS DE TU SERVICIO
EN CUALQUIERA DE LOS SIGUIENTES
MINISTERIOS QUE TENEMOS EN NUESTRA
PARRQUIA. PARA MAS INFORMACION;
LLAMAR A DORA BAEZ (661) 645-2053 O
(661)252-3353 EXT 209
Te invitamos, a ser parte del ministerio de ujieres, y
dar tu servicio al Señor y tu comunidad, nos
reunimos el ultimo Martes de cada mes en el salón
#3 de 7pm-9pm para mas informes llama a
Carmen Castenada al: (661)251-6109
El Grupo de Oración
Te invita todos los Lunes de 7-9pm. Alabar y
bendecir al Señor. Con testimonios, predicación
y Oración. Salmo 90: 1 “Señor tu has sido para
nosotros un refugio a lo largo de los siglos.”
Para mas información llama a
José Erazo (661)964-7801.
Grupo de Alcohólicos Anónimos
Mañana Es Hoy
El alcohol es una droga que crea habito y dependencia, y
nos arrastra a una autentica enfermedad, la enfermedad
del alcoholismo, que es una enfermedad progresiva.
Si crees tener problemas con tu manera de beber,
quizás Alcohólicos Anónimos puede ayudarte. Ven te
esperamos.
17812 Sierra Hwy unit C, Canyon Country 91387
Reuniones todos los días de Lunes a Domingos de: 8pm a
10pm y Domingos de 10am a 12 mediodía.
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SAINT CLARE PARISH
January 4, 2015
ARMED FORCES PRAYER MINISTRY
Nicholas Amato
Juan Anthony Arriaga
Nick Barker
Jedd Bautista
Kane Bautista
George E. Benson
Gabrielle Bernal
Dustin Hyde Bozer
Jessica Brooks
Ian Buxton
Felix Chavarria
Kyle Ciopryna
Mark DeSimone
Nicolas Diaz
Christopher Fields
Paul C. Gonzales
Jeremy Goyeau
Jamal Guilliod
Heather Michelle Hamilton
Tyler Hawkins
Amber Hickman
Kevin Kassin
Maria Kohler
Jason Kominiak
Jeremy Lamb
Lash LaRue
Job Lopez
Juan Martinez
Zachary McCalla
Michael Angelo Muamo
Christopher Nores
Matthew Nores
John A. Perez
Jessica Peters
Angel Provincia
Paola Putnam
Robert Ramirez
Vincent L. Rampino
Cole Reasonover
Miguel Reyes
Phillip Rodriguez, Jr.
Jason Roman
Miracle Roman
James B Ryan
Joseph Lloyd Ruppert
Colt R. Salazar
Gerardo San Jose, Jr.
Giogia “Mikaela” San Jose
Brittany Scott
Joseph Serrano
Brett Shields, Jr
Robert Simons
Robert Spale
Daniel Thompson
Justin Torres
Dennis Ukkestad
Jackie Ukkestad
Geovany Valdovinos
Andre Wall
Michael D. Wheeler
Glenn Winsick
Matthew R. Wolf
William Yaworski
From the Prayer of the Archdiocese for Military Services
Almighty God and Father, look with love upon our men and women in uniform and protect them in their time of need. Give
them health and stability and allow them to return to their loved ones whole and unshaken. Be with their families and
sustain them in these uncertain times. Hear us as we present our prayers to You through Christ our Lord.
Each Sunday morning after the 7:30 and 9am Masses,
join us in the plaza for coffee, juice, and goodies. This is a
great way to meet your parish family and make new
friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
Keep our own seminarians, John Nestico and
Richard Lee in your prayers.
The Santa Clarita Vocation Discernment Group
is a group of men, 18 years of age or older, who are
discerning a vocation to the priesthood. It provides a
fraternal environment where one can pray, explore,
discuss, seek guidance, and support while
discovering if God is calling him to become a priest.
For more information please contact Marvin at
marvin@abella.us
You are invited to join with the
Santa Clarita Grandmothers (and others) for Peace as we hold our monthly
vigil at the corner of McBean Parkway
and Valencia Blvd. The first Sunday of
each month (today) from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. You are
welcome to bring your own sign or borrow one of
ours. For more info, call:
Patty Carmody (661) 296-5904
Anointing of the Sick
Today, and the first Sunday of every
month after the 12:45pm Mass, one
of our priests will celebrate the Sacrament of the anointing
of the sick. If you or someone you know is expecting to
have surgery, has been ill or is elderly, please take
advantage of this opportunity.
The Epiphany of the Lord
SAINT CLARE PARISH
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a;
Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday:
1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13;
Mk 6:45-52
Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72: 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17;
Lk 4:14-22a
Friday:
1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16
Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30
Sunday:
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10
or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Acts 10:34-38 or
1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11
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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
The Epiphany of the Lord;
National Migration Week
Monday:
St. John Neumann
Tuesday:
St. André Bessette
Wednesday: St. Raymond of Penyafort;
Julian Calendar Christmas
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears
over you (Isaiah 60:1-6).
Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72).
Second Reading — The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel
(Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6).
Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12).
GENTLENESS
Feelings are everywhere—be gentle.
—J. Masai
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8, 10-12a;
Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Martes:
1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:34-44
Miércoles: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 10, 12-13;
Mc 6:45-52
Jueves:
1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72 (71): 1-2, 14, 15bc,
17; Lc 4:14-22a
Viernes:
1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 5:12-16
Sábado:
1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30
Domingo: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Is 55:1-11; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3,
9-10 o Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Hch 10:34-38 o
1 Jn 5:1-9; Mc 1:7-11
DELICADEZA
Hay sentimientos por doquier —actúa con delicadeza.
—J. Masai
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: La Epifanía del Señor;
Semana Nacional de la Migración
Lunes:
San Juan Neumann
Martes: San André Bessette;
Día de los Santos Reyes Magos
(Puerto Rico y América Latina)
Miércoles: San Raimundo de Peñafort;
La Natividad del Señor en el calendario
juliano
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — ¡Levántate y brilla, Jerusalén! La gloria del Señor amaneció sobre ti (Isaías 60:1-6).
Salmo — Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos (Salmo 72 [71]).
Segunda lectura — El misterio de que los gentiles son coherederos, socios en la promesa en Jesucristo, se ha dado a
conocer a los hombres (Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6).
Evangelio — Magos del oriente llegaron, diciendo: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que ha nacido?”
(Mateo 2:1-12).
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