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 5, 2014
THE LIGHT OF FAITH
The first reading today is charged with the glory of the
Lord. Everyone who can come to the holy city does come—
whole caravans of people of all ages on foot and on dromedaries and camels.
This description of an irresistible light filled city prepares us for the story of the magi. They are guided by their
own lights—their study of astronomy and astrology—and
by the light of a peculiar star. Their study tells them that an
unusual event in the heavens is a sign of an extraordinary
birth on earth. They mean to find out about this, and they
set out with gifts worthy of a king. They are welcomed into
an insignificant house in Bethlehem, offer gifts befitting a
king, and receive the gift of faith.
Paul reinforces the great gift of faith
available to the Gentiles, whom the magi
represent. What they have seen has changed
them, just as it changed Paul and all who
heeded his proclamation. Like the magi and
like Paul, we are invited to receive this life
that is filled with the light of faith.
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
http://www.st-clare.org
Parish Secretary:
Cathy Powers
RECONCILIATION
Confessions: Saturdays, 9:30 am & 4:30 pm
The Epiphany of the Lord
LA LUZ DE LA FE
La primera lectura de hoy nos trae la gloria del Señor
que tiene tanta fuerza y pureza que puede inundar a
Jerusalén. La lectura es tan gloriosa que los corazones
palpitan y rebozan de júbilo. Todos aquellos que pueden
venir a Tierra Santa vienen, caravanas repletas de gente a
pie y en camellos y otros dromedarios.
Esta descripción de una ciudad tan llena de una luz
irresistible nos prepara para la historia de los magos. Van
guiados por sus propias luces –su estudio de astronomía y
astrología– y por la luz de una estrella peculiar. Su estudio
les dice que un fenómeno extraordinario en el cielo es señal
de un nacimiento extraordinario en la tierra. Determinan
averiguar lo acontecido y salen con regalos dignos de un
rey. Son bienvenidos a una casita insignificante en
Belén, ofrecen regalos dignos de un rey, y reciben el
regalo de la fe.
Pablo destaca el gran regalo de la fe disponible a los
gentiles, representados en los magos. Lo que vieron y
creyeron los ha cambiado, igual que cambió a Pablo y a
todos los que escuchan su proclamación. Igual que los
magos, y que Pablo, estamos invitados a recibir esta
vida que está llena de la luz de la fe. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm (Spanish)
Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 & 12:45
Weekday Masses: MON. thru FRI.
9:00am and Friday Evenings 7:30pm
Saturdays: 9:00am
Holy Day Schedules will be announced.
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O
SAINT CLARE PARISH
ffice hours:
Monday 1:30 to 5pm
Tuesday-Friday 9am to 12:30pm & 1:30 to 5pm
P
ARISH REGISTRATION:
We give a heartfelt
welcome to all new parishioners. Registration forms
are available in the front vestibule and side entrances of
the church and at the parish office during regular office
hours In order that our priests better serve you,
especially at the time of baptism, marriage, or a funeral,
it is most helpful if you are registered and participating in
our parish community.
B
APTISM: If you are seeking baptism for your infant
to 5 year old, we ask that at least one parent be
registered at St. Clare for six months prior to baptism.
The parents are asked to attend a pre-baptism class.
Please call the parish office to register for baptism and
pre-baptism classes.
BAUTIZOS: Pláticas son los dos últimos Miércoles del
mes. Es necesario asistir a dos pláticas. No niños. Para
información llama a Lupita & Luis Caceres
(661) 360-8537.
H
OSPITAL/HOME, HOLY COMMUNION, AND SICK
VISITS: For Holy Communion, please contact the
parish office during office hours. A Priest or Eucharistic
Minister will visit you and attend to your needs. In case
of hospitalization, please inform the admissions office
that you are Catholic, so that they will be able to notify
us. In case of an emergency or death in the family, a
priest can be reached 24 hours a day. Call the parish
office number anytime for an emergency pager number.
M
ARRIAGE: The bride and/or groom must be
registered and actively participating in the parish
for at least three months. Then, a six-month preparation
program is required. Please call the office for further
information.
January 5, 2014
ST. CLARE PARISH MINISTRIES
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
ALTAR SERVERS
Training - Scheduling:.................................. Phillip Horlings 414-6368
A R M E D F O R C E S P R A Y E R M I N I S T R Y ……… . ………
Martine 298-0714 or Bev 252-3135
BATTERED WOMAN’S HOTLINE ......................................... 259-4357
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY ……….Dan & Cathy Andrews 251-5237
(funerals must be scheduled through the Parish Office)
BOY SCOUTS: ……………………………Tim Terpening 252-7245
BUSINESS MANAGER................................... Ray Broderick 252-3353
CHILDREN’S CHOIR ……………………. .. Rocio Alonso 298-4215
CRISIS & PRAYER GROUP ……………… …. Nancy King 644-7803
CONFIRMATION ...........................................Nancy Fishwick 298-8627
COUPLES FOR CHRIST ……………………………Jun Lee 210-6062
CUB SCOUTS ………………………………… John Vahl...... 803-5068
DETENTION MINISTRY .......................... Aurora Montejano 252-4053
ENGAGED ENCOUNTER: .............. Jerry & Bev Heyer (888) 267-3660
EUCH. MINISTERS:.............................................. Ed Hoover 251-1548
FILIPINO MINISTRY……………………Alfe Brimon (818) 645-1192
FINANCE COUNCIL: …………………………..Bob Denise 252-7432
GUADALUPANA…………………… ……Librada Blanco 755–5178
HISPANIC MINISTRY COORDINATER……….Dora Baez 252-3353
HOSPITALITY..............................................Jeanette Killough 251-0563
JUST CHILLIN’ (Junior High Ministry)……….. Shelly Smith 252-4683
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ……………………...Tom Jezik 252-2192
LECTORS……….Sarah Hamor at: srhamor@earthlink.net or 424-9488
LIBRARY ……………………………………..Helen Rabjohn 250-4083
LIFELINE (Pregnancy Hotline):............................................... 942-2229
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER ………..Joe & Karen Greulich 286-9950
......................................... (Spanish): Rosie & Ramon Mercado 505-3251
MISSION CIRCLE………………………………Claire Salleng 877-1618
MUSIC DIRECTOR ……………………… Mark Nilan (818) 359-0299
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Pablo& Valerie Galeta (818)994-2110
PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES:..................................Parish Office 252-3353
PRIMER VIERNES ADORACION NOCTURNA…... Alma 424-0837
RCIA ……………………………………………….David (818)983-9901
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ............... Director - Peggy Pigors 252-6950
Sunday Pre-School- Janet Weidner: stclaresundayschool@gmail.com
RETROUVAILLE: (help for troubled marriages)............... 800-470-2230
SCRIPTURE STUDY: ……………………..Olympio D’Mello 250-4774
SEP., DIV., WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP: .................. Bob 255-1452
SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY ………………………...Kathy 251-4032
SPANISH PRAYER GROUP …………………… Jose Erazo 964-7801
SPANISH QUINCEANERA .......... Mario & Zoila Villanueva 251-2853
USHERS ................................................................... Lyle Funk 252-6346
VISITING MADONNA ………………………Maria Albanese 298-7394
WEDDING HOSTESS: ……………………..Mary Broderick 298-7341
WOMEN’S MINISTRY……………………..Rhonda Berlinger 259-6631
YOUTH MINISTRY: .....................................Nancy Fishwick 298-8627
R
ELIGIOUS EDUCATION: We offer religious
education classes for children beginning with the
first grade and running through high school. For more
information, contact the office of Religious Education at
252-6950.
Our parish has become so large, the only way we
have of verifying Mass attendance is by use of
Sunday envelopes. (This is significant when
requiring services from the church i.e., baptism or
marriage.)
WELCOME TO ST. CLARE…
Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us.
If you are not registered or have changed your
address and/or phone number, please complete a
registration form. They are available on the bulletin
boards at all the entrances of the church. If you are
contacting us to change an address or phone
number, please state that on the form.
Thank you.
The Epiphany of the Lord
SAINT CLARE PARISH
DECEMBER/JANUARY
06(Mon) 9:00
Cancer Patients
Elizabeth Alejandrino
Caesar Espiritu
Nieves Laceste
INT
RIP
RIP
RIP
07(Tues)
Levi Baura
Jim Giacomi
Conchita Apostol
Father of All Mankind
INT
RIP
RIP
9:00
08(Wed) 9:00 Doug Parker—Madison & Miranda INT
Mustaffa Ariss
RIP
Ken Kearns
RIP
Conzuelo Phippen
RIP
09(Thurs) 9:00
Andrulonis Family
Connie Acquaviva
Bob Lloyd
Roger Presgrove
INT
RIP
RIP
RIP
10(Fri)
Ofuonye & Okrie Families
Angelo & Emily Lepore
Dorothy Beatrice Markley
Irene Mary Ward Ryah
INT
RIP
RIP
RIP
9:00
7:30pm
11(Sat)
9:00
For our loved ones to
return to the faith
Steve & Jennifer Argo
Edward Singleton
Oscar Icasiano
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PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH
Sharon Bender; Aurora Gaor; Mary Ann Griffin; Dora
Grandolfo; Peter Brockway; Nancy Giacomi; Justin Stradley;
Peggy Rice; Donal MacAdam; Rosie Ambrose; Paul Franck;
Theresa Aceves; Brian Grogan; Maura Tevere; Adelaido
Nepomuceno; Jim Reick; Denis Lyon; Josh Hoover; Christina
Barrón; John Rissler; Nikita Puyat; Mario Villanueva; Joe
Guzman; Betty Payne; Sofia Calbillo; Gabriel Calbillo; Peggy
Reick; Paul Junkel; Marilyn Terwilliger; Theresa McGrath;
Joseph Nieves; Rose Sordetto; Basilio Zamora; Clare Lukas;
Tessa Vigelmann; Desmond Anderson; Nicci Amendola;
Sherman Lacy; Joshua Do; Denise Alain; Kathleen Alain; Shriley
Fromberg; Kathleen Zimmerman; Mitch Hibbard; Elizabeth
Jackson; Patrick Bonette; Mario Giacomi; Joyce Distaso; Judy
Butler; Jim Bell; Don Patrocinio; Donald Massie; David
Hartman; Chris Nard; Marlene Gaisberg; Nancy Neal; Chuck
Cheesman; Christine Ponce; Sherri Walker; Kaleigh
Kiliszewski; Brittany Hamilton; Laverne McEvers; Barbara
Powell; Jeannette Ruelas; Gladys Barbosa; Elizabeth Gonzalez;
John Palladino; Erik Moen; Samantha Lasker; Sharon Darcy;
Corrie Hurst; Rafael Ramirez; Greg Poulsen; Penny Marchal;
Larry Lomprey; Betty Perez; Mike Rotondo; Brent Layton;
(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. )
INT
BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE
Daniel Haldeman
Jody Merriman
Alysa Motley
INT
INT
RIP
The Knights of Columbus Are
Sponsoring a Basketball Free Throw Contest
Today, Sunday, January 5th
Anointing of the Sick
Today, and the First Sunday of each 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.
For children ages 7 to 14 after all Masses. The hoop
will be set up in the driveway behind classrooms
5 & 6 and the library building.
Also: the Knights of Columbus will also be outside
each exit of the Church on that day giving out tootsie rolls and accepting donations for
Carousel Ranch (an organization
which provides horseback therapy for
disabled children.)
You are precisely, our cup of tea…
So join us for our annual Mother/Daughter Tea.
This year’s theme is A Tea In Paris
and the date is February 15th
If you are able to donate gift items for our raffle or want more information, call:
Corrie @ 251-3415.
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SAINT CLARE PARISH
If you are new to
St. Clare Catholic Community, Welcome!
Registration forms are available at all entrances of the
church on the bulletin boards. Just fill one out and drop it
in the collection basket — it’s that easy!
If you would like to have your child baptized, would like
to have your marriage blessed in the church, need to
have a Eucharistic minister visit someone who is ill, or
just 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.
(Please check office hour changes during holiday weeks)
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!
Need Prayer?
Are you aware that you can leave a
prayer request on our new website?
Just go to st-clare.org and click on
“Community”. You will find the official place to be
able to type in a request for you or a loved one.
Let your community help pray for you and check
it frequently, so you can keep others in
prayer too.
We have Adoration in the Chapel every
Friday from 9:30am to 7:15pm. On
First Friday Adoration lasts throughout
the night. Our lives are so busy, we
could all use a little quiet time with our
Lord. Don’t just squeeze Him in, make
your time with Him a priority.
Tenemos adoración en la capilla todos los viernes
de 9:30 a 7:15. Primer viernes adoración dura
toda la noche Nuestras vidas están tan
ocupados, nos vendría bien un poco de tiempo
tranquilo con nuestro señor. No lo apriete, dar
prioridad a su tiempo con el.
If you are at least 8 years of age, have received
your First Communion and are interested in serving your Parish Community as an
Altar Server, contact:
Phil Horlings @(661)414-6368.
(We especially need servers for 7:30am Mass!)
January 5, 2014
Tri-Parish
Separated, Divorced, Widowed
Social/Support Group
Thursday, January 16th 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
They meet at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
New Pastoral Center located at: 23045 Lyons Avenue in
Newhall. (enter 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.
ST. CLARE’S SENIORS
ROCK OUR YOUTH CENTER
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 nonprofit organizations that serve those in
need.
You don’t need an invitation.
Just show up and meet new friends!
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 2nd, 2014 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.
The Epiphany
Most Holyof
Body
the Lord
and Blood of Christ
SAINT
SAINTCLARE
CLAREPARISH
PARISH
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. )
St. Clare’s Women’s Ministry
Please join us for a Spiritual Spa Day!
Offering prayer, scripture, support,
and a variety of Catholic subjects to explore
and discuss.
2nd Saturday of the month
10:30 am in Room 9
Contact Rhonda Berlinger @ 661-755-5497
Visit our blog at
www.womenatthewelljmj.blogspot.com
Tri-parish Bowling League
We’re looking for bowlers. Our new
season begins Tuesday, January 21st
@6:30pm. The cost is $12 per person which includes
3 games of bowling and shoes. The entire family can
bowl as long as no one needs bumpers. Come out
and join us for some family fun! This is a great
opportunity to meet other parishioners. For more
information, call Shelly Smith @(661) 252-4683.
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Information about….
ADULT CONFIRMATION
If you missed being Confirmed as a young
person and now believe you are being called by
the Holy Spirit to complete preparation for this
sacrament, please contact:
Jose Arvizu at (661) 297-8447 to find
out details. Classes will begin January
17th at 7:00pm. You may be Confirmed
by next spring.
Pornography Addiction?
There is freedom from lust, porn addiction,
sex addiction and sexual sin.
“Every Man's Battle” is a 12-week class for
men who are seeking to reject sexual sin
and attain sexual purity.
For more information, please call Chris at
661-993-1322
(For reasons of confidentiality,
further information about this
group will only be given to those
men who seek to join.)
“God’s Time Will Come”
Are you suffering because someone dear to you has
stopped practicing the faith or has left the Church
altogether? If so, St. Clare’s has a prayer group which meets
in the Church every Friday at 7:30 pm. We begin with the
celebration of the Mass and complete with devotions
specifically for the intentions of bringing our loved ones back
into the active participation of the faith.
Please join us in lifting our voices in prayer.
REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH
If you are attending Mass at St. Clare and are not registered, PLEASE, fill out a registration form.
Registration forms can be found in English and in Spanish on the bulletin boards at all the entrances of the
church. Please know that if you wish to have a child baptized or enroll them in Religious Education classes or
need a letter to be a godparent in another church, we cannot verify your presence in our parish without a
registration on file.
People who registered some years ago, but moved and did not give us a change of address may have dropped out
of our system. If you have been in this parish all your life but are no longer living at home with your parents, or if
you were married here and think that means we have all your information in a computer that may not be the case.
Please know we are blessed by your presence.
If you are new to our parish, welcome!
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SAINT CLARE PARISH
January 5, 2014
ARMED FORCES PRAYER MINISTRY
Nicholas Amato
Juan Anthony Arriaga
Nick Barker
George E. Benson
Gabrielle Bernal
Dustin Hyde Bozer
Jessica Brooks
Ian Buxton
Felix Chavarria
Kyle Ciopryna
Scott Courtright
Mark DeSimone
Nicolas Diaz
Christopher Fields
Paul C. Gonzales
Jeremy Goyeau
Jamal Guilliod
Heather Michelle Hamilton
Joe Hausotter-Hernandez
Amber Hickman
Kevin Kassin
Maria Kohler
Jeremy Lamb
Lash LaRue
Job Lopez
Juan Martinez
Zachary McCalla
Michael McGrath
Michael Angelo Muamo
John A. Perez
Jessica Peters
Kevin Peters
Angel Provincia
Paola Putnam
Robert Ramirez
Vincent L. Rampino
Cole Reasonover
Miguel Reyes
Phillip Rodriguez, Jr.
Joseph Lloyd Ruppert
Colt R. Salazar
Giogia “Mikaela” San Jose
Brittany Scott
Joseph Serrano
Brett Shields, Jr
Shane Shields
Robert Simons
Robert Spale
Daniel Thompson
Justin Torres
Dennis Ukkestad
Jackie Ukkestad
Geovany Valdovinos
Andre Wall
Michael D. Wheeler
Glenn Winsick
Matthew R. Wolf
Mark Yenalavitch
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. Amen
ACCW
North San Fernando Valley Region
District Meeting
Thursday, January 16th
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
23233 Lyons Avenue, Newhall
The North San Fernando Valley District of the
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will have its
district meeting on Thursday, Jan 16, 2014 at Our
Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. The day begins at
9:30am. Fr. James J Clarke will be speaking on
“Serving God and Serving Others With Humility.”
His talk will be followed by Mass and then lunch.
PRAYING FOR PEACE
The National Grandmother’s for Peace program is
30 years old, rooted in response to the growing
development of nuclear weapons in the 1980s. Our
local Grandmother’s for Peace started 10 years ago
but we continue to pray and vigil for an end to war
worldwide. You are welcome to join us for our
monthly vigil on Sunday, January 5th from
3pm to 4pm on the corner of McBean Pkwy and
Valencia Blvd. For information, call:
Patty Carmody @(661) 296-5904
The cost is $10 and must be paid by January 9th.
Make checks payable to Mary McCormick and mail to
her at: 23450 Sagebrush Way, Newhall 91321. For
further information, call Mary (661)259-8661.
All Catholic Women are automatically members of ACCW.
There are no membership dues.
Find out what the Bishops are saying by
going to: www.cacatholic.org
The Epiphany of the Lord
SAINT CLARE PARISH
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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 Eraza (661)964-7801.
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
Salvador Lemus al (661)200-4655
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 Ven a venerar a nuestra Madre.
Que siempre esta intercediendo por nosotros. Para mas info:
Andrés Trinidad (661) 210-5913 o Librada Blanco (661)755-5178
Ministerio de Alabanza: Cirilo Hernandez (661) 373-0718
Alfabetizacion Informes: Minian Vidal (661) 388-7544
Platicas Pre-bautismales: Luis y Lupita Caceres (661) 360-8537
Ministros de Eucaristia: Agustina Franquz (661) 755-0919
Encuentro Matrimonial: Jose J. y Maria Basilio (661) 454-5656
Lectores:
Dixie Chavez (661) 250-9010
Quniceaneras/Bodas:
Zoila y Mario Villanueva (661) 251-2853
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.
18345 Sierra Hwy, ste A-22, Canyon Country 91351
Reuniones todos los días de Lunas a Domingos de: 8pm
a 10pm y Domingos de 10am a 12 mediodía.
La asociación Guadalupana. Les da las
gracias a todos, los ministerios, y a las
personas que participaron e hicieron posible
la celebración de Nuestra Sra. de Guadalupe.
Que Dios y la Virgen los cobra con su manto
y los llene de bendiciones.
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SAINT CLARE PARISH
January 5, 2014
Confirmation/Youth Ministry News…
Tuesday, January 7th, Mass planning in the Youth Hall, 7:30pm to 9pm
Wednesday, January 8th, Community Life—Broom Ball at the
Ice Station—call the Youth Office to make a reservation and
get ticket Our number is (661)298-8627 - - Sunday, January 12th 1st year class
in the Youth Hall 2:30 to 5pm
Provided to you by Peggy Pigors, Director of Religious Education
READINGS AND QUESTION OF THE WEEK FOR January 5, 2014
FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
GOSPEL: Mt 2:1-12 (the visit of the Magi)
ADULTS: The Magi were strangers from another land. How do you welcome immigrants and
strangers in the name of Christ?
CHILDREN: What could you do to be like a star and lead someone to know about Jesus?
CHRISTMAS VACATION
December 23 – January 10 there will be no Religious Education classes! Classes will resume
on January 11. Enjoy your Christmas holidays!!!
RECONCILIATION RETREAT
Saturday, January 18, 2014 there will be a family retreat for the children who are in their
second year of preparation to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. The
family retreat will be in the parish hall from 8:30 a.m. until noon. One parent must be
with their child the entire retreat. This retreat will not be repeated.
READ THE GOSPELS WEEKLY ON YOUR COMPUTERS…
By subscribing to www.flocknote.com, you will be sent, daily, a page from the Gospels with
a reflection to think and pray about. This is sponsored by Catholic Lighthouse Media. It costs
you nothing except time to read and reflect on God’s message. You can have it on your
android, PC’s, cell phones. Check it out!
CHILDREN’S BIBLE AVAILABLE AGAIN!
The St. Mary’s Press Children’s Bible with complete Old and New Testaments is available at
the Religious Education office for $23.00 for a limited time. Please call 252-6950 to purchase
one.
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; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10;
Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17
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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; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10;
Hch 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17
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).
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 mystery has been made known that 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, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” (Matthew 2:1-12).
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