Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The final words of Jesus’ instructions to his disciples before they begin their mission express the very heart of the Christian message. Matthew’s Gospel, written more than fifty years after the crucifixion, has Jesus speaking of the cross. “Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.” The crucifixion of Jesus became the central event for the people of Matthew’s community. They came to understand that Jesus gave his life for them, for the truth, the integrity of God’s message. Jesus accepted the cross with all its horror, rather than compromise the truth, his love for the Father and for them. The people of Matthew’s community understood that Jesus was willing to sacrifice his life for others.

Our faith asks us to follow Jesus and to seek to do God’s will. We are not to put our own desires first. To be worthy of the Lord requires selflessness, a death to self. And it is in this death that we will live, just as in Jesus’ death he found new life. “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.”

The promises of our Lord challenge us, but also offer us great reward. So many times in the scriptures Jesus does not glorify “religious leaders.” The reward received by a prophet or holy person is not much compared to the promised reward of Jesus if only we give “a cup of cold water to one of these little ones.” Again, the author of Matthew’s Gospel points out Jesus’ concern for the lowly.

In the Old Testament, God is often described as a jealous God. This jealousy is a divine emotion that demands that love of God be the center of our lives. We are reminded of this when we read that if we love mother, father, son, or daughter more than we love our Lord, we are not worthy of him. Certainly, Jesus is not against familial love, but he requires the love of the Lord to be primary.


Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

In our Gospel this Sunday, Matthew clearly challenges us to understand that Jesus’ call to us to follow after him, to be disciples, takes precedence over all else. If this is ever going to make sense or take root with us, it seems to me that we need some moments in our lives for stillness. Henri Nouwen, the late spiritual writer and priest, concluded that unless we have some time set aside each day for God and God alone, it will be impossible to transform our constant activity and thoughts into a continual awareness of God’s presence in our lives.

Jesus’ example and words reinforce this suggestion about finding a few minutes daily to be still, to pray, to meditate. The scriptures tell us that Christ often retired to deserted places and prayed. He also instructed the disciples, excited with the success of their preaching and healing ministry, to step aside and rest awhile, to find a quiet place for prayer and reflection. When you consider that the moments in scripture that describe Jesus going himself or taking the disciples to deserted places are in addition to the time that Jesus and the disciples spent “on the road” walking from one place to the next, then perhaps Jesus spent two-thirds of his time in some kind of reflective stillness to one-third of his time in active ministry. I don’t think even contemplative religious can reach that ideal! But Jesus’ example does ask us to examine our daily style of living and make at least some regular time, no matter how small, to just be quiet. The wisdom of the saints is that regularity is more beneficial than the amount of time that we make for in quiet stillness.

When I graduated from grammar school, my 8th grade teacher gave me a present, a book entitled “8 Minutes a Day to Perfect Spelling.” It didn’t take! I’m still a fairly poor speller. Eight minutes a day of quiet prayer won’t make us “perfect” disciples either, but it will lead us to real growth.

Peace and all Good,
Fr. Richard Juzix, OFM, Pastor


PARISH CALENDAR

June 28 Pastoral Council Meeting at 7:00 PM
July 1 Memorial of Blessed Junipero Serra, Mass at 7:30 AM in the Church
July 4 Independence Day
July 19 Baptism Class at 6:30 PM
July 23 Baptisms at the 4:00 PM Mass
August 2 Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula, 7:30 AM Mass in the Church
August 4 Fiesta—Misa del Presidente, 10:00 AM in the Church
August 11 Feast of Saint Clare, Mass at 7:30 AM in the Church
August 15 Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 7:30 AM Mass in the Church


“Sing Psalms”

Until relatively recently, Catholics were notorious for their unfamiliarity with the Bible. One of the goals of the Second Vatican Council was to open up the rich treasure of the scriptures, which had so long been relegated to a kind of second place. The proclamation of three scripture readings at each Sunday liturgy has exposed us to more and varied selections from the Bible. Less obvious but perhaps equally significant was the re-introduction of the assembly’s participation in the psalm after the first reading at Sunday Eucharist.
The book of Psalms has been called the Bible’s hymnal. In it are ancient songs that express great joy and great sorrow, as well as almost every emotion in between. We know that Jesus and his disciples prayed using the psalms. The original melodies of these songs have long been lost to us, but because of the great power of the psalms to express the struggles and joys of the human condition, they continue to be an important part of both Jewish and Christian worship.
At the Sunday liturgy, the psalm flows naturally out of the period of silence which follows the first reading. The psalm is directly related to the day’s readings or to the liturgical season; its images and emotions give us a clearer sense that God’s saving deeds continue to be revealed in our own lives. The psalm is called “responsorial” not because it is a response to the reading (although it is that), but because it is structured so that a cantor sings the verses and the assembly sings the response. The repeated refrain is meant to take root in our memories and in our hearts.
“The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.” “If today you hear God’s voice, harden not your hearts.” “Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.” Already the words of the more frequently used psalms are beginning to find a home in us. You are encouraged to take the words of this Sunday’s psalm response (write them on the cover of your bulletin if you must) and weave them into the pattern of your days during the coming week. Allow this sung prayer, which is rooted in the lives of our ancestors in faith, to echo in your days and deeds.

Readings for the Week of June 26, 2005

Monday:
Gn 18:16-33/Ps 103:1-4,8-11/Mt 8:18-22
Tuesday:
Gn 19:15-29/Ps 26:2-3,9-12/Mt 8:23-27
Wednesday:
Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-9/2 Tm 4:6-8,17-18/Mt 16:13-19
Thursday:
Gn 22:1-19/Ps 115:1-6,8-9/Mt 9:1-8
Friday:
Gn 23:1-4,19;24:1-8,62-67/Ps 106:1-5/Mt 9:9-13
Saturday:
Gn 27:1-5,15-29/Ps 135:1-6/Mt 9:14-17


From Death to New Life

Steven Grainger Chenoweth
Son of David and Day Day Chenoweth

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace

We Pray for the Sick

Mary Alice Detwiler l Mary Devoy
Justin Gillett l Mary Ann Jenquin
Alfred Parziale l Corado Reginatto
Viola Valenzuela

May they find strength and comfort in our prayers.

Meet our Newest Parishioners …

Joey and Joy Molina
Shannon and Cheryl Petzold

Recycle Sight

Donate used and old eyeglasses to the Lions Sight and Hearing Center. For information, call 569-8264.


Music Notes

If you are a singer or instrumentalist, your musical gifts are needed at our liturgies. Please contact Dr. Keith Paulson-Thorp, Music Director, for details on how you might join in our music ministries.

Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation

The primary purpose of our parish Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation Committee is to educate the committee members and the rest of the parish about the principles of Catholic social teaching and to explore ways to put these teachings into practice in our personal lives and at every level of society.

During the coming year, the committee will be focusing on the principle of “the integrity of creation” (the care of the earth), as defined by Pope John Paul II. We plan to share the results of our study periodically with the rest of the parish via the Sunday bulletin and will occasionally ask our parishioners to support legislation designed to protect the environment.

Simon Scanlon Writing Awards

Sponsored by The Way of St. Francis, the seventh annual Simon Scanlon writing contest is open to everyone. Your submission should be an original essay or feature-length article about Franciscan life, spirituality, history, etc., in our world today. The prize for first place is $1,000; $500 for second place; and $250 for third place. Please contact The Way of St. Francis, 1500 34th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601, call (916) 443-5717, or email ofmcaway@att.net for further guidelines and dates. More details may be found in the pamphlets in the Porter’s Office.

Become a Liturgical Minister

We are always in need of liturgical ministers. Please consider serving your parish in one of the following ministries:

USHERS work in concert with the sacristans to prepare before and after the Mass. In addition, they welcome and assist people as needed, and they take up the collection during the Mass.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS serve the Body and Blood of Christ and purify the vessels after Communion.

LECTORS proclaim the Word of God to the gathered assembly, and read the Prayer of the Faithful.

ALTAR SERVERS AND ADULT ACOLYTES assist the Presider in various ways during the Mass.

Please call the Parish Office for more information.

Bread for the World Action

More than 36 million people in the United States, including more than 13 million children, live in families that struggle to put food on the table. National nutrition programs are the fastest, most direct way to prevent hunger. Congress, understandably, is concerned about the federal budget deficit, but we cannot balance the budget at the expense of hungry and poor people. Federal nutrition programs are a small part of the $2.6 trillion federal budget. Please contact Rep. Lois Capps, Sen. Barbara Boxer and Sen. Dianne Feinstein via the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121—and ask them to support full funding for our national nutrition programs.

Jesus identifies with poor and hungry people. In Matthew 25 he tells us that, when he comes again, he will invite into his kingdom all who have helped to feed hungry people. He will say to them, “I was hungry and you gave me food...whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine you did for me.”

Attention Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors

A new Ministry Schedule for the period July 1st through August 31st is now available. You may pick up a copy in either the Sacristy or the Porter’s Office. In addition, the schedule is posted on the Parish website (www.sbmission.org).

If you have recently moved or changed your phone number, please call Laura in the Parish Office so that she can update your information in the Ministry database.

The Catholic Church Welcomes You!

Are you thinking about returning to actively practicing your faith? If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, know you are in our prayers. We invite you to explore your faith and your future with the Catholic Church. Please contact the Parish Office if you’d like more information (682-4151).

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound

If someone you know is not able to come to Mass, or would like a minister to take Communion to their home, please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Also, with the permission of the person who is ill, we are happy to include their name in the Prayer of the Faithful and list it in the bulletin.

Peter’s Pence Collection “Goodness Works Quietly”

Today our parish will participate in the Peter’s Pence Collection, in support of the works of the Holy Father. The proceeds from this collection fund emergency relief assistance to those throughout the world who suffer from war, oppression and natural disasters. The theme for this year’s collection is “Goodness Works Quietly.” Through the works of charity, Catholics provide a quiet but powerful witness of love and deeds to empower the weak, the defenseless, and the voiceless, and to sustain those who suffer. Please pray for the Holy Father and give generously to this special appeal.

You Can Save Your Marriage

If your marriage has become troubled or stressed, unloving or uncaring, or if your relationship has grown cold and distant, if you are thinking of separation or divorce, or if you already are separated or divorced but want to try again—then the Retrouvaille Program can help you. For more information and a confidential brochure, please call (800) 470-2230 or visit their web site at www.retrouvaille.org.


Prepare for Next Sunday’s Liturgy
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Zechariah 9:9-10
Second Reading: Romans 8:9, 11-13
Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:25-30

Reflection on Next Sunday’s Liturgy of the Word

Jesus praises God’s goodness, which brings the truly humble into sharing in the love that joins the Father and the Son. Those who depend only on their own strength and knowledge will never understand God’s wisdom and wonderful care. Jesus encourages his listeners to come to him if they are wearied by life. He will share their burdens and restore their sense of balance and peace. People must have the courage and humility to believe in the power of peace and gentleness over aggression and hard-heartedness.

Life Focus

What are your childlike qualities? What makes it difficult for you to be childlike?

How do you let life make you weary?

Recall a time in your life when you found peace by turning a certain “burden” over to Jesus.

Speak of how you were affected by a person who was strong in conviction but gentle in approach.


Together in Mission Annual Appeal

“Together in Mission” will provide financial support to the 32 parishes and 46 schools most in need within the Archdiocese this year. Many thanks to those who have already responded with donations or pledges. Our parish goal for this year’s appeal is $59,362 of which $49,834 (84% of our goal!) has been collected. If you have not yet made a donation or pledge, please consider doing so. Thank you for your generosity.


Stewardship Ministry

Sunday, June 19th $7,857.00

A good steward believes that everything you have and everything in the world around you is not yours, but is “on loan” from God, for you to care for accordingly.


Thank you for your continuing generosity!
(Don’t forget to use your contribution envelopes.)

Traveling?
Don’t forget to go to Mass.

For nationwide Mass times and locations, visit www.MassTimes.org.

Getting in the Parish Bulletin

For Parish announcements, call Laura in the Parish Office. Please contact Mission Publishing at (888) 253-4358 for business ads.

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

In this part of Matthew’s Gospel, the author continues Jesus’ instruction to the apostles he is sending out to spread the Good News. Although Jesus has told them they are being sent like “sheep in the midst of wolves,” he implores them not to fear “those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.”

Throughout the history of the Church, faithful believers have followed Christ in their refusal to sacrifice the truth in order to protect their own lives. In the Middle Ages, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake, a consequence of her unwavering faith and courage. St. Thomas More was beheaded for his unbending loyalty to the Holy Father’s judgment against King Henry VIII. In our own time, Archbishop Oscar Romero, the Voice of the Voiceless in San Salvador, was assassinated at liturgy for his courage against evil and unjust military government.

These martyrs truly lived this gospel. Their human fear of bodily harm did not govern their lives. Truth, justice, their personal integrity, and the care of their souls were their real priorities. Surely these martyrs and many, many others through the centuries acknowledged Christ, confident that Christ would acknowledge them before God.

Jesus assures his apostles that they truly have nothing to fear. He uses wonderful imagery to explain the intensity of God’s love and care for each one of us. “Even all the hairs on your head are counted.” Our Creator’s total and unending concern for all creation—not a single sparrow falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge—assures us of our place within the heart of God. The Lord’s love for each one of us is greater and more intimate than even the love parents have for their children. In return for this incredible gift of loving care, we are simply asked to fear not. To trust, and to acknowledge before the world that our God is the God of love.


Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

During the summer months when things are somewhat quiet on the parish front, we are given the opportunity by the Archdiocese to participate in various education and formation experiences. Let me list a few possibilities:

• Loyal Marymount is sponsoring its 5th annual Summer Theology Program, which runs from June 27th-June 30th. The course offerings include “Jesus in Matthew: Then and Now,” “Jesus in Luke: Then and Now,” and “Jesus, Wisdom, and Apocalyptic: Tracing Sources.” For additional information, send an email to: CRS@lmu.edu, or call (310) 338-2799.

• On July 9th, LMU Extension will host a full day workshop by Fr. Michael Crosby, “Identifying the Violence In and Around Us,” that will explore ways to address conflict and violence on personal, interpersonal, and collective levels. For more information, call (310) 338-2799 or send an email to CRS@lmu.edu.

• The Archdiocese Office of Justice and Peace is sponsoring the 19th annual Social Action Summer Institute that will take place from July 17th through July 22nd. This is the first time this national conference is to be held in Los Angeles, and it will provide the opportunity to understand the scriptural foundations of justice and of Catholic social teaching from nationally known speakers. In addition, participants can meet others engaged in the Church’s social ministry. For further information, including schedule, speakers, and registration form, access: http://operations.la-archdiocese.org/sasi.pdf.

• The Office of Religious Education will offer a two-day training session for those interested in teaching children in grades one through six on August 26th and 27th at Sacred Heart Parish in Ventura. Call Michelle-Marie Youssef at (213) 637-7410, or email her at mmyoussef@la-archdiocese.org.

You might want to check out the Tidings for other offerings. In addition, feel free to call Mount St. Mary’s College at (310) 954-4019 or access: www.msmc.la.edu for a listing of their summer courses and workshops.

Summer blessings! Pat


Readings for the Week of June 19, 2005

Monday:
Gn 12:1-9/Ps 33:12-13,18-20,22/Mt 7:1-5

Tuesday:
Gn 13:2,5-18/Ps 15:2-5/Mt 7:6,12-14

Wednesday:
Gn 15:1-12,17-18/Ps 105:1-4,6-9/Mt 7:15-20

Thursday:
Gn 16:1-12,15-16/Ps 106:1-5/Mt 7:21-29

Friday:
Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3,13-15/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66,80

Saturday:
Gn 18:1-15/Lk 1:46-50,53-55/Mt 8:5-17


The Catholic Church Welcomes You!

Are you thinking about returning to actively practicing your faith? If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, know you are in our prayers. We invite you explore your faith and your future with the Catholic Church. Please contact the Parish Office if you’d like more information (682-4151).


Do You Know …

Liturgy is the word commonly used to describe the public worship of the Church. It is our prayer as the Body and Blood of Christ. It is the outstanding means whereby the faithful “can express in their lives, and manifest to others, the mystery of Christ and the real nature of the true Church (Constitution on the Liturgy, 2).” Thus, the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the liturgy makes the Church present and manifests her as the visible sign of the communion in Christ between God and humanity.

The Church has a vast treasury of liturgical prayer—the celebration of the Eucharist and the sacraments, celebrations of the Word, blessings, the Liturgy of the Hours, and the various ritual celebrations associated with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. One of the principal tasks of catechesis is forming children, youth, and adults into the liturgical life of the Church.

Liturgical prayer is primarily ritual activity. It uses ritual language to speak about, proclaim, and make real the great mysteries of our faith. Liturgy uses the language of ritual structure, symbol, gesture, word, and time to signify and proclaim the mysteries of our faith.

The primary symbols and gestures of liturgy form and transform us, the people of God. We are people of the assembly who gather to form the one Body of Christ. We are people of the light who proclaim our belief in “Christ, the light of the world” and pass this light on to others. We are people of the cross who, marked with this sign, live out this mystery in our daily lives.

We are people of the water, immersed forever into the Pascal mystery. We are people of the oil, anointed as Christ figures in this world. We are people who have been claimed by Christ and continue to be reconciled and made one with Christ in the laying on of hands. We are people of the white garment who have put on Christ. And we are people of the bread and wine, nourished on the Body and Blood of Christ, who are sent forth to be a eucharistic people in the world. These symbols and gestures continually appear throughout our many liturgical celebrations. Our full, conscious and active participation in these symbols and gestures never ceases to form and transform us as the people of God and followers of Christ.


We Pray for the Sick

Rose Margaret Braiden
Alfred Parziale
Corado Reginatto
Viola Valenzuela

May they find strength and comfort in our prayers


Ministry to the Sick and Homebound

If someone you know is not able to come to Mass, or would like a minister to take Communion to their home, please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Also, with the permission of the person who is ill, we are happy to include their name in the Prayer of the Faithful and list it in the bulletin.


PARISH CALENDAR

June 22 Baptism Class at 6:30 PM
June 25-26 Peter’s Pence Collection
June 26 Baptisms at the 10:30 AM Mass
June 28 Pastoral Council Meeting at 7:00 PM


Happy Father’s Day

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle’s flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
And when there was nothing more to add,
And the masterpiece was complete,
God called it ... Dad



Bread for the World Action

More than 36 million people in the United States, including more than 13 million children, live in families that struggle to put food on the table. National nutrition programs are the fastest, most direct way to prevent hunger. Congress, understandably, is concerned about the federal budget deficit, but we shouldn’t try to balance the budget at the expense of hungry and poor people. Federal nutrition programs are a small part of the $2.6 trillion federal budget. Please contact Rep. Lois Capps, Sen. Barbara Boxer and Sen. Dianne Feinstein via the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121—and ask them to support full funding for our national nutrition programs.

Jesus identifies with poor and hungry people. In Matthew 25 he tells us that, when he comes again, he will invite into his kingdom all who have helped to feed hungry people. He will say to them, “I was hungry and you gave me food...whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine you did for me.”


Bring the Children to Me

Do you love Jesus? Do you have an hour, one or two Sundays a month, to share that love? Please join us at 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 23rd, in the Social Room to find out how you can help teach our young children about our faith. No experience needed; just a willing heart and a little time. For more information, please call Linda Ruffton at 966-6724.


Meet our Newest Parishioners …

Etienne and Jorgine Terlinden
Kathleen Wardman • Sr. Geraldine Marie Wagner


Attention Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors

A new Ministry Schedule for the period July 1st through August 31st is now available. You may pick up a copy in either the Sacristy or the Porter’s Office. In addition, the schedule is posted on the Parish website (www.sbmission.org).

If you have recently moved or changed your phone number, please call Laura in the Parish Office so that she can update your information in the Ministry database.


Become a Liturgical Minister

We are always in need of liturgical ministers. Please consider serving your parish in one of the following ministries:

USHERS work in concert with the sacristans to prepare before and after the Mass. In addition, they welcome and assist people as needed, and they take up the collection during the Mass.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS serve the Body and Blood of Christ and purify the vessels after Communion.

LECTORS proclaim the Word of God to the gathered assembly, and read the Prayer of the Faithful.

ALTAR SERVERS AND ADULT ACOLYTES assist the Presider in various ways during the Mass.

Please call the Parish Office for more information.


St. Vincent de Paul Summer Camp

The St. Vincent de Paul Conference here at the Old Mission thanks all the people who gave of their time, energy and resources to make our Sunday Brunch on June 5th a success. While almost everything was sold, we do have a single gift reservation available for a one-night stay at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort here in Santa Barbara. This gift reservation is free to any parish member willing to sponsor one child for $250 for the Circle V Summer Camp. This is the cost of sending one child for a six-day visit to the Circle V Ranch. If you are interested, call Richard Rink at 687-0514.


Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities Santa Barbara offers professional psychological counseling to individuals, couples and families. A very reasonable sliding scale is available. The office is located at 609 E. Haley St. Call (805) 965-7045 x102 for English; Spanish speakers or bilingual call 965-7045 x114.


Simon Scanlon Writing Awards

Sponsored by The Way of St. Francis, the seventh annual Simon Scanlon writing contest is open to everyone. Your submission should be an original essay or feature-length article about Franciscan life, spirituality, history, etc., in our world today. The prize for first place is $1,000; $500 for second place; and $250 for third place. Please contact The Way of St. Francis, 1500 34th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601, call (916) 443-5717, or email ofmcaway@att.net for further guidelines and dates. More details may be found in the pamphlets in the Porter’s Office.


Peter’s Pence Collection
“Goodness Works Quietly”
Next week our parish will participate in the Peter’s Pence Collection, in support of the works of the Holy Father. The proceeds from this collection fund emergency relief assistance to those throughout the world who suffer from war, oppression and natural disasters. The theme for this year’s collection is Goodness Works Quietly. Through the works of charity, Catholics provide a quiet but powerful witness of love and deeds to empower the weak, the defenseless, and the voiceless, and to sustain those who suffer. Please pray for the Holy Father and give generously to this special appeal.

Prepare for Next Sunday’s Liturgy
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Kings 4:8-11, 14-16

Second Reading: Romans 6:3-4, 8-11

Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:37-42


Reflection on Next Sunday’s Liturgy of the Word

Next Sunday’s Gospel presents the hard choice to be made by those who want to live and spread the Good News. People are not being told to cut off family ties. But if your family threatens to disown you for following Jesus or for making decisions based upon him, you will have to make a choice. To choose Christ means to follow the path his love marked out. Often that means taking up the cross. Choosing the safe way often leads to self-destruction. In order to find our true identity, we must give ourselves to others, living as Jesus lived.

Life Focus

Relate a time when you were made to feel welcome. What did that experience mean to you?

Give an example of something in your life over which you cannot relinquish control.

Was there ever a time when your values threatened “family ties?” Relate this experience.

Together in Mission Annual Appeal

“Together in Mission” will provide financial support to the 32 parishes and 46 schools most in need within the Archdiocese this year. Many thanks to those who have already responded with donations or pledges. Our parish goal for this year’s appeal is $59,362 of which $49,834 (84% of our goal!) has been collected. If you have not yet made a donation or pledge, please consider doing so. Thank you for your generosity.


Stewardship Ministry

Sunday, June 12th $10,582.00

A good steward believes that everything you have and everything in the world around you is not yours, but is “on loan” from God, for you to care for accordingly.

Thank you for your continuing generosity!
(Don’t forget to use your contribution envelopes.)

Traveling?
Don’t forget to go to Mass.

For nationwide Mass times and locations, visit www.MassTimes.org.

Getting in the Parish Bulletin

For Parish announcements, call Laura in the Parish Office. Please contact Mission Publishing at (888) 253-4358 for business ads.

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Almost daily on our television news we see suffering crowds of people. They are the victims of war, ethnic cleansing, floods, or famine. Millions of God’s people are refugees without decent human housing and food. Surely, “at the sight of these crowds, Jesus’ heart is moved with pity.” Just as he called his apostles, Jesus is calling us to be laborers for the harvest, to have compassion on the world’s suffering people.

Our Church has a long history of missionary work. Members of religious orders and lay women and men have given their lives to witness to Christ’s message. And in this missionary endeavor, believers have worked for human dignity, against indecent housing, poor sanitation, and disease (the lepers and demons of our day). We think of the contemporary Christian martyrs of southern Sudan and India; the Jesuit fathers, the sisters, and Christian people of Central America who are modern-day martyrs. All of these people were moved by the same faith and compassion that touched the heart of our Lord.

Certainly, not all compassionate believers are able to become missionaries in other lands. However, our prayers, understanding, compassion and financial support can be with them; but laborers are also needed at home. All baptized Christians have a vocation to be other Christs in the world, to be apostles. While the apostles had a special role in the early Church, we know that all Christians—men and women—through the centuries have witnessed to Christ’s mission. They have labored among the people of God as teachers, prophets, musicians, healers, preachers and writers. They have also been ordinary people of faith whose very lives have announced that “the reign of God is at hand.” Faith engenders faith. Jesus’ words to his apostles and to us are very clear, “Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.”


Dear Parishioners,

In our second reading, St. Paul talks about boasting “in the Lord.” I think Paul is talking about proclaiming how good God is, how much God has done for him, and how much God has done for the community. A lot of folks have talked about true humility as recognizing our shortcomings but recognizing our gifts and talents, too. And this differs from the false kind of humility that is a kind of groveling denial that we are worth anything at all. (As if God sent his Son to junk!) But this is not about us…it’s about God! There are some secrets that are best kept. God’s goodness is not one of those secrets. We have much of which to boast, and we can do it with enthusiasm because God is indeed wonderfully good.

As we celebrate Independence Day this year, we will not have the Art Fair. It seems to have been a good idea that has run its course. The Art Fair took a great amount of work and, over time, fewer people stepped up to help. The folks who worked on it in the past have our gratitude and thanks. It was great. And we hope that there will be some excitement and energy around different plans in the future.

And, I should mention that the statue of Saint Francis on the back wall of the sanctuary is being refurbished with the kind gift of a benefactor. After the statue is restored it will be returned to its place. Our thanks to a parish angel.

Peace and all Good,

Fr. Richard Juzix, O.F.M., Pastor


Do You Know …

The first gospel starts with “a genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham.” With this opening, the evangelist prepares us for this Jesus who will be the fulfillment of major figures of the Hebrew scriptures.

Archeologists and textual experts usually date the writing of the Gospel of Matthew to around 80 CE. One piece of evidence for the dating of this gospel is that it contains nearly all of the Gospel of Mark. From this we know that it was composed after 70 CE (near the time when Mark was written). In addition to having Mark as a source, the Gospel of Matthew shares a large chunk of material with Luke, material that appears neither in Mark nor in John. From this we assume that there was another source for Matthew, one that he and the writer of Luke used. Matthew also had his own information about Jesus that the other evangelists did not.

The Gospel of Matthew is unique in its five-part structure: after the introduction (which contains the stories of the annunciation to Joseph [not Mary, as in Luke] of Jesus’ birth, his birth and manifestation to the magi [not shepherds, as in Luke]), each part contains a long speech by Jesus followed by actions that Jesus performs. Part one is the Sermon on the Mount; part two prepares the disciples for their missionary journeys; part three is filled with parables; part four deals with church order; and the fifth part concerns the end of the world. Scholars assume that the evangelist adopted this structure from the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible. This is a big clue about the portrait of Jesus in this gospel.

Many of the people in the church for which the Gospel of Matthew was written were Jews. One of the main purposes of this gospel was to provide consolation to those who wrestled with the compatibility of the Jewish heritage and their faith in Jesus. For this reason we find references to patriarchs of ancient Israel from the very first verse. A genealogy filled with Jewish ancestors begins the text, and the evangelist fills the narrative with quotations from the Hebrew scriptures. All of this seeks to reassure the hearers that Jesus of Nazareth was indeed the Messiah anticipated in the older faith.

The Gospel of Matthew is proclaimed throughout Liturgical Year A, in the years 2005, 2008, 2011, and so on.

In art, the evangelist Matthew is portrayed with an angel by his side. The feast of Saint Matthew is September 21st.


PARISH CALENDAR

June 13 Feast of St. Anthony of Padua, Mass at 12:00 Noon
June 14 Flag Day
June 19 Father’s Day
June 22 Baptism Class at 6:30 PM
June 25-26 Peter’s Pence Collection
June 26 Baptisms at the 10:30 AM Mass
June 28 Pastoral Council Meeting at 7:00 PM


St. Anthony of Padua

Please join us in celebrating the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua. A special Mass will be held in the church at 12:00 Noon on Monday, June 13th, followed by a blessing and distribution of lilies. (Please note there will be no 7:30 AM Mass on this day.)


The Catholic Church Welcomes You!

Are you thinking about returning to actively practicing your faith? If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, know you are in our prayers. We invite you explore your faith and your future with the Catholic Church. Please contact the Parish Office if you’d like more information (682-4151).


Readings for the Week of June 12, 2005

Monday:
2 Cor 6:1-10/Ps 98:1-4/Mt 5:38-42

Tuesday:
2 Cor 8:1-9/Ps 146:2,5-9/Mt 5:43-48

Wednesday:
2 Cor 9:6-11/Ps 112:1-4,9/Mt 6:1-6,16-18

Thursday:
2 Cor 11:1-11/Ps 111:1-4,7-8/Mt 6:7-15

Friday:
2 Cor 11:18,21-30/Ps 34:2-7/Mt 6:19-23

Saturday:
2 Cor 12:1-10/Ps 34:8-13/Mt 6:24-34


We Pray for the Sick

Rose Margaret Braiden
Alfred Parziale
Corado Reginatto
Viola Valenzuela

May they find strength and comfort in our prayers


Youth Ministry St. Raphael’s Life Teen

Confirmation Classes for Year 1 and Year 2 and Jr. High Youth Ministry (“Tobiah Club”) will begin in September for 2005-2006. John Vasellina, Youth Minister and Confirmation Coordinator at St. Raphael’s Parish, will be speaking after all of the Masses this weekend. Registration packets will be made available at that time, and in the Parish Office thereafter. Please register by September 1st. Feel free to call John at 964-3466 ext. 1 with any questions.


CLUE Position Open

Organizer to work for Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) 10-15 hours per week for faith-based organization promoting economic justice for local community residents. Training is available. Bilingual preferred. Please respond with resume to sbclue@yahoo.com or fax it to (805) 687-7841.


Meet our Newest Parishioners …

Michael and Maria Chadwick
Silvia Franco
Christine Strong & Joe Hinojos
Martina Young


Become a Liturgical Minister

We are always in need of liturgical ministers. Please consider serving your parish in one of the following ministries:

USHERS work in concert with the sacristans to prepare before and after the Mass. In addition, they welcome and assist people as needed, and they take up the collection during the Mass.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS serve the Body and Blood of Christ and purify the vessels after Communion.

LECTORS proclaim the Word of God to the gathered assembly, and read the Prayer of the Faithful.

ALTAR SERVERS AND ADULT ACOLYTES assist the Presider in various ways during the Mass.

Please call the Parish Office for more information.


Simon Scanlon Writing Awards

Sponsored by The Way of St. Francis, the seventh annual Simon Scanlon writing contest is open to everyone. Your submission should be an original essay or feature length article about Franciscan life, spirituality, history, etc., in our world today. The prize for first place is $1,000; second place prize is $500; and third place prize is $250. If you are interested, please contact The Way of St. Francis, 1500 34th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601, call (916) 443-5717, or email ofmcaway@att.net for further guidelines and dates. More details may be found in the pamphlets in the Porter’s Office.


Attention All Liturgical Ministers

The Archdiocesan Office of Worship will sponsor a training and formation workshop at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church (5550 Thornburn St., Los Angeles) on Saturday, June 18th, from 9:00 AM to 2:45 PM. For information, go to www.laliturgy.org and click on “Formation” and then “Formation Days.”


Secular Franciscans

Secular Franciscans are a community of Catholic men and women who seek to pattern their lives after Christ in the spirit of St. Francis. This international order was founded by St. Francis of Assisi almost 800 years ago. For more information, please contact Bob Carman at 964-1042.


Catholic Charities Offers Professional Counseling Services

Catholic Charities Santa Barbara offers professional psychological counseling to individuals, couples and families. A very reasonable sliding scale is available. The office is located at 609 E. Haley Street. Call (805) 965-7045 x102 for English; Spanish speakers or bilingual call 965-7045 x114.


St. Vincent de Paul Summer Camp

The St. Vincent de Paul Conference here at the Old Mission thanks all the people who gave of their time, energy and resources to make our Sunday Brunch on June 5th a success. While almost everything was sold, we do have a single gift reservation available for a one-night stay at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort here in Santa Barbara. This gift reservation is free to any parish member willing to sponsor one child for $250 for the Circle V Summer Camp. This is the cost of sending one child for a six-day visit to the Circle V Ranch. If you are interested, call Richard Rink at 687-0514.


Music Notes
If you are a singer or instrumentalist, your musical gifts are needed at our liturgies. Please contact Dr. Keith Paulson-Thorp, Music Director, for details on how you might join in our music ministries.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 12:45 PM. Our mission is to help and to serve the poor. Call our voicemail at 687-7547 and leave a message for more information.

Consider Remembering Your Parish in Your Will or Trust

For more information, please contact H. Richard Closson, Archdiocesan Director, Trust and Estate Programs (213) 637-7472, HRClosson@la-arch-diocese.org. The correct legal title for our parish is: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, A Corporation Sole for the Benefit of St. Barbara Parish.

Stewardship Ministry

Sunday, June 5th $10,685.00

Franciscan Missionary Union $2,400.00


Thank you for your continuing generosity!
(Don’t forget to use your contribution envelopes.)

A good steward believes that everything you have
and everything in the world around you
is not yours, but is “on loan” from God,
for you to care for accordingly.

Together in Mission Annual Appeal

“Together in Mission” will provide financial support to the 32 parishes and 46 schools most in need within the Archdiocese this year. Many thanks to those who have already responded with donations or pledges. Our parish goal for this this year’s appeal is $59,362 of which $46,259 (78% of our goal!) has been collected. If you have not yet made a donation or pledge, please consider doing so. Thank you for your generosity.


Prepare for Next Sunday’s Liturgy
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13

Second Reading: Romans 5:12-15

Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:26-33


Reflection on Next Sunday’s Liturgy of the Word

Next Sunday’s Gospel deals with persecution and how the disciples were to respond. They were to have complete trust in Jesus. They were to have no fear of those who would threaten their lives. They were to stand strong before the divisions that might come. God, who loved them so much that he counted the hairs on their heads, would not abandon them. Matthew’s purpose in emphasizing this care in times of trial comes out of the situation of his community. Many people had rejected the Good News announced by Jesus, and they were rejecting his followers and throwing them out of the synagogues. Through the Gospel, he reminds them that Jesus will be with them through the Spirit as he promised.

Life Focus

Describe a time in your life when you were afraid and God seemed far away. What helped you overcome your fear?

When have you allowed someone or something to control you or prevent you from speaking the truth? How did you feel about it afterward?

We ask our children to “say no to drugs” and encourage them not to give in to peer pressure. Describe a time when you were swayed by what your peers would say about you.

Relate a time when you found it difficult to heed God’s command, “...do not be afraid of anything.”

Describe a time when you were “anxious” about an event and it turned out that there was nothing to be concerned about.

Traveling?
Don’t forget to go to Mass.

For nationwide Mass times and locations, visit www.MassTimes.org.

Getting in the Parish Bulletin

For Parish announcements, call Laura in the Parish Office. Please contact Mission Publishing at (888) 253-4358 for business ads.

TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

It always takes us back a bit to reflect upon the situations of this part of Matthew’s Gospel. Of all the people around, why did Jesus choose Matthew, a tax collector? To this day, we are not very fond of tax collectors. We are happy to connect and even identify tax collectors as sinners. Yet, when Jesus has dinner at Matthew’s home, many such sinners join him. Jesus welcomes these people, stopping the nasty criticism of the Pharisees by explaining that “those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.” Although we may feel superior at times to public criminals, drug dealers and murderers, there are few among us who would claim we are not sinners.

The end of the Gospel passage reiterates a common scriptural theme. Jesus is quoting the prophet Hosea when he tells the Pharisees that they must learn the meaning of the words, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Jesus’ challenge must have startled his listeners who were most conscious of performing the proper ritual sacrifices. His words challenge us yet today. We have separated ourselves from many of God’s people through classism and racism. The Church sometimes has sinned by treating people of means and power with more respect than the oppressed and downtrodden. The Church at times has sinned by treating people of different racial backgrounds with inequality. We are the Church!

Mercy is what Jesus desired, and mercy is what Jesus gave to all when he walked upon the earth. We, the Church, are called to act as Christ and be merciful people.


The Catholic Church Welcomes You!

Are you thinking about returning to actively practicing your faith? If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, know you are in our prayers. We invite you explore your faith and your future with the Catholic Church. Please contact the Parish Office if you’d like more information (682-4151).


Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

At the last Pastoral Council meeting we talked about the Stations of the Cross (the outdoor Stations from St. Anthony’s Seminary). Some folks in the parish distributed information after masses last Sunday about installing the Stations in the field between the parking lot and Serra Hall. The Council asked if moving the Stations were a “parish project” because it seemed unclear. So I want to let you all know that “No” it is not a parish project; it is a project that parishioners are involved in. I agreed to invite parishioners to help with the installation if you are interested. The Pastoral Council and the parish will be updated as the project continues.

This weekend I will ask you to consider parishioners whom you would nominate to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council. The role of the Council is to evaluate pastoral ministry in our parish, do future planning and to give me advice. You can place your nomination in the collection this weekend or next weekend, June 11th-12th, or you can bring it to the Parish Office anytime until June 13th, the Feast of St. Anthony.

There are two new friars in Serra Wing. Friar Fabian Walker, a shorter friar who walks with a cane (a pretty classy-looking stick). Brother Fabian worked with Brother Jan at St. Anthony’s Seminary and has some card-playing friends in Santa Barbara. Friar Martial Luebke is a taller friar and sometimes uses a walker (not Brother Fabian). Father Martial taught at St. Anthony’s and was the Choir Director of the students, one of whom was Father Howard. Both of them were younger in age then. Father Martial is here “temporarily”…he lives in our friary in Los Angeles.

Peace and all Good,

Fr. Richard Juzix, O.F.M.
Pastor


Ordinary Time—Summer A Sense of the Season

What do the words Ordinary Time mean? Dorothy Day said, “The words ‘Ordinary Time’ in our prayer books put me in a state of confusion and irritation. To me, no time is ordinary.” She was right. The Ordinary in “Ordinary Time” refers to ordinal—counted—time, not to a lack of something to celebrate. The Roman document, General Norms for the Liturgical Year and Calendar, says: “Apart from those seasons having their own distinctive character [Advent, Christmastime, Lent, Triduum and Eastertime], 33 or 34 weeks remain in the yearly cycle that do not celebrate a specific aspect of the mystery of Christ. Rather, especially on the Sundays, they are devoted to the mystery of Christ in all its aspects.”
How do we celebrate “the mystery of Christ in all its aspects?” We gather every Sunday. Sunday is our original feast day. Christians have gathered every Sunday—the day of Christ’s resurrection, the first day of the week—ever since there were Christians.

When we gather on Sundays in Ordinary Time, as always, we hear the scriptures proclaimed. The church reads straight through “the gospel of the year,” either Matthew, Mark or Luke, each week often picking up where we left off last week. (We read John during Lent and Easter, and on feasts.) The first readings, from the first testament of the Bible, have been chosen for their relationship to the gospel passages. Many voices are heard throughout summer Ordinary Time. We also read through some of the letters of the second testament of the Bible. The mystery of Christ “in all its aspects” unfolds.
What is the heart of our Sunday celebration? We do our Eucharist; that is, we do our thanksgiving. We praise and thank God for all creation; we pray for the whole world, as we remember Christ’s life, death and resurrection. We share the bread and wine, the body and blood. We are sent forth to be the body and blood of Christ in our homes, our workplaces, our neighborhoods, our towns, our cities, our country, our world.
“What happens in our churches every Sunday is the fruit of our week. What happens as the fruit of the week past is the beginning of the week to come. Sunday is simultaneously a point of arrival and departure for Christians on their way to the fullness of the kingdom. This is not ordinary at all. This is the fabric of Christian living.”

PARISH CALENDAR

June 13 Feast of St. Anthony of Padua, Mass at 7:30 AM
June 14 Flag Day
June 19 Father’s Day
June 22 Baptism Class at 6:30 PM
June 25-26 Peter’s Pence Collection
June 26 Baptisms at the 10:30 AM Mass
June 28 Pastoral Council Meeting at 7:00 PM

Readings for the Week of June 5, 2005

Monday:
2 Cor:1:1-7/Ps 34:2-9/Mt 5:1-12

Tuesday:
2 Cor 1:18-22/Ps 119:129-133,135/Mt 5:13-16

Wednesday:
2 Cor 3:4-11/Ps 99:5-9/Mt 5:17-19

Thursday:
2 Cor 3:15-4:1,3-6/Ps 85:9-14/Mt 5:20-26

Friday:
2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 116:10-11,15-18/Mt 5:27-32

Saturday:
Acts 11:21-26;13:1-2/Ps 98:1-6/Mt 5:33-37


We Pray for the Sick

Rose Margaret Braiden

Corado Reginatto

Viola Valenzuela

May they find strength and comfort in our prayers


Meet our Newest Parishioners …

Joan Amon
Connie & Dennis Doheny
Robert Ehrhardt
Silvia Franco
Victoria Gonzales
Vicki Hill
Jerry Roberts & Linda Kiefer
Larry & Leanna Merritt


Discernment for Pastoral Council

At all Masses this weekend, registered parishioners will be invited to recommend parishioners to serve as Pastoral Council members. According to the Archdiocesan guideline book, “Communion and Consultation: Pastoral Council Guidelines,” the specific task of the Pastoral Council is planning. The Council engages in a three-pronged process of study, reflection and recommendation. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, and council members serve a three-year term. The Pastoral Council candidate should be:

· visionary, creative, imaginative
· a facilitator of change and growth
· sensitive to tradition
· team-oriented
· collaborative
· willing to commit time and energy outside of Pastoral Council meetings

Each person nominated will be notified by Fr. Richard and invited to a meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 20th, at which time the vision and mission of the Council will be presented. Those who are willing to serve will be asked to state orally and in writing why they want to serve and the skills they would bring to the Council ministry. A committee of outgoing Council members and Fr. Richard will discern, by means of prayer and discussion, four new members for the Pastoral Council from those candidates.

Come, Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful


Become a Liturgical Minister

We are always in need of liturgical ministers. Please consider serving your parish in one of the following ministries:

USHERS work in concert with the sacristans to prepare before and after the Mass. In addition, they welcome and assist people as needed, and they take up the collection during the Mass.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS serve the Body and Blood of Christ and purify the vessels after Communion.

LECTORS proclaim the Word of God to the gathered assembly, and read the Prayer of the Faithful.

ALTAR SERVERS AND ADULT ACOLYTES assist the Presider in various ways during the Mass.

Please call the Parish Office for more information.


You Can Save Your Marriage

If your marriage has become troubled or stressed, or if your relationship has grown cold and distant, if you are thinking of separation or divorce, or if you already are separated or divorced but want to try again—then the Retrouvaille Program can help you. For more information and a confidential brochure, please call (800) 470-2230 or visit their web site at www.retrouvaille.org.


Secular Franciscans

Secular Franciscans are a community of Catholic men and women who seek to pattern their lives after Christ in the spirit of St. Francis. This international order was founded by St. Francis of Assisi almost 800 years ago. For more information, please contact Bob Carman at 964-1042.

Music Notes
If you are a singer or instrumentalist, your musical gifts are needed at our liturgies. Please contact Dr. Keith Paulson-Thorp, Music Director, for details on how you might join in our music ministries.

Simon Scanlon Writing Awards

Sponsored by The Way of St. Francis, the seventh annual Simon Scanlon writing contest is open to everyone. Your submission should be an original essay or feature length article about Franciscan life, spirituality, history, etc., in our world today. The prize for first place is $1,000; second place prize is $500; and third place prize is $250. If you are interested, please contact The Way of St. Francis, 1500 34th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601, call (916) 443-5717, or email ofmcaway@att.net for further guidelines and dates. More details may be found in the pamphlets in the Porter’s Office.

Consider Remembering Your Parish in Your Will or Trust

For more information, please contact H. Richard Closson, Archdiocesan Director, Trust and Estate Programs (213) 637-7472, HRClosson@la-arch-diocese.org. The correct legal title for our parish is: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, A Corporation Sole for the Benefit of St. Barbara Parish.

Youth Ministry

St. Raphael’s Life Teen
“Leading Teens Closer to Christ”

Confirmation Classes for Year 1 and Year 2 and Jr. High Youth Ministry (“Tobiah Club”) will begin in September for 2005-2006. John Vasellina, Youth Minister and Confirmation Coordinator at St. Raphael’s Parish, will be speaking after all the Masses on the weekend of June 11-12. Registration packets will be made available that weekend, and in the Parish Office thereafter. Please register by September 1st. Feel free to call John at 964-3466 ext. 1 with any questions.


CLUE Position Open

Organizer to work for Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) 10-15 hours per week for faith-based organization promoting economic justice for local community residents. Training available. Please respond with resume to sbclue@yahoo.com or to Patricia Sandall at 682-4151.

Prepare for Next Sunday’s Liturgy
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Exodus 19:2-6

Second Reading: Romans 5, 6-11

Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:36-10:8


Reflection on Next Sunday’s
Liturgy of the Word

In next Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus sends his disciples out and tells them how to act as his messengers. Jesus’ response to the crowds in need of shepherding is to authorize his disciples to extend his own healing. Although here they are told not to preach to non-Jews, later in Matthew’s gospel Jesus will commission his disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations.” But this will not take place until after the Resurrection. In these early sections of the Gospel, the emphasis is on healing rather than teaching.

Life Focus

Speak of a time when it became clear to you that you could make a difference to another. How did you do it?

When did you feel overwhelmed by life’s demands and didn’t know where to seek help?

Relate an experience when someone helped you to recognize your worth and value.


Stewardship Ministry

Sunday, May 29th $9,302.00
Thank you for your continuing generosity!
(Don’t forget to use your contribution envelopes.)


Together in Mission Annual Appeal

“Together in Mission” will provide financial support to the 32 parishes and 46 schools most in need within the Archdiocese this year. Many thanks to those who have already responded with donations or pledges. Our parish goal for this this year’s appeal is $59,362 of which $46,259 (78% of our goal!) has been collected. If you have not yet made a donation or pledge, please consider doing so. Thank you for your generosity.


Traveling?
Don’t forget to go to Mass.

For nationwide Mass times and locations, visit www.MassTimes.org.


Getting in the Parish Bulletin

For Parish announcements, call Laura in the Parish Office. Please contact Mission Publishing at (888) 253-4358 for business ads.