1. No category

Page 2
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 5, 2015
The Relationship Called Faith
This week we find Jesus powerless to work
miracles, a most unlikely situation. The Gospel
says it this way: he came to his home town,
Nazareth, and “was not able to perform any
mighty deed there, apart from curing a few sick
people by laying his hands on them.” Why not?
Who or what took away his power?
The answer has to do with the words Jesus often said to people that he
healed: “your faith has saved you.” At first glance, this saying seems
false. If “faith” were all it took to save a person, then there would be no
need at all for God or Jesus or the Holy Spirit. Just squeeze out an act of
faith and you will be healed.
We must take a second glance, then, at what “faith” is all about,
especially because many meanings, each legitimate, attach to this word.
One is when we “confess our faith,” or in other words, proclaim the
content of our belief. The Catechism of the Catholic Church spends over
1,000 paragraphs clarifying this kind of faith, asserted in the creed(s).
Then there are sacraments, those sacred liturgical acts, which make
present the grace of Christ. And, of course, there is the “life of faith,”
which is the manner in which believers can live in right conduct, based in
the fact that they are created in the image and likeness of God.
But the Catechism also gives another meaning of the word. I think this is
the way Jesus used it.
Faith is a personal act—the free response of the human person
to the initiative of God, who reveals himself ((CCC 166).
In this sense, faith refers to an interaction between ourselves and God, a
relationship rooted in trust and love. If a husband would say to his wife, “I
have no faith in you any more,” and if he meant it, the bond between the
two would be temporarily or even permanently overturned. The same
goes for faith “in God.” Since the deepest meaning of faith is to trust in
God, to let his love into us and then to respond to it, faith is like a home in
which personal relationships take place between people and God. If we
fail in faith, how can faith save us?
If the above makes some sense to you, then you will see the meaning of
Jesus’ words, “Your faith has saved you.” Faith is more of a personal
relation to God and Jesus, rooted in trust and faith and love. It follows
that where there is no relationship between oneself and God, healing
cannot happen. This is why in today's Gospel Jesus is so disappointed
when he comes to teach in his home town and finds only scorn. “Where
did this man get all this? What kind of wisdom has been given him? … Is
he not the carpenter, the son of Mary? … And they took offense at him.”
The Gospel says that Jesus “was amazed at their lack of faith.” No
relationship could be established between the Nazarenes and him. He
could not force the faith relationship upon them, they had to choose it
themselves. But they did not. Maybe now we can see why Jesus could
not “perform any mighty deed there.” God’s deeds must be received. It is
faith that saves us.
—Fr. John Foley, S. J., composer and scholar at Saint Louis University
Summer Mission Appeal
Next weekend we will be visited by two
Maryknoll Sisters: Sister Dolores Mitch and Sister Carol Marie McDonald. They will be here to
share their story in the missions during all the
Masses next weekend. Please be prepared to listen and support as the message of mission, evangelization, loving service and hope is shared. The
proceeds from this Mission appeal are used to
directly support the missionary, the organization
and the people they serve. Your generous donation unites you as missionary to our brothers and
sisters around the world who need our help.
Pope Francis is scheduled to canonize Blessed
Junipero Serra on September 23, 2015
during his visit to Washington, D.C.
Blessed Junipero Serra (1713
-1784) was a Spanish
Franciscan friar, best known
for founding the string of
twenty-one missions that
stretch from San Diego to
Sonoma, CA. Junipero was
born in Majorca. At age 16 he
entered the Franciscans.
After completing his theological studies, he served as professor of philosophy at
Majorca before volunteering for the mission in the
“New World.” Upon arrival, he went to Mexico City to
dedicate his mission at the shrine of Our Lady of
Guadalupe. Serra founded his first mission in
California at San Diego in 1769, and worked his way
up the coast along El Camino Real, making converts
as he went. In spite of a leg injury he suffered at the
beginning of his ministry, he traveled on foot whenever
possible, eventually covering 24,000 miles.
As the Father of California, Serra today represents
multicultural appreciation and tolerance. Serra worked
tirelessly for — and treasured — the Native Americans
as human beings and treated them with dignity and
respect. Today he is a model of evangelization, a man
who truly went to the peripheries of civilization and
sacrificed everything to minister to those who had yet
to hear the Gospel. His impact on California continues
to be felt in ways large and small throughout the state.
“His story reminds us that in God’s plan of salvation,
the Gospel was first preached in this country by Spanish missionaries from Mexico, under the sign of the
Virgin of Guadalupe, the bright star of America’s first
evangelization.”
—Archbishop José H. Gomez
Page 3
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions
Saturday………….........July 4
9:00AM…………………†James Gleason
5:00PM……..…………..†Emmett Capossere
Sunday………….....…...July 5
8:30AM……...…....…….People of St. Didacus
10:00AM…………….....†Clifford Heffler
11:30AM………...…......†Lorenzo Osoria
Monday………………...July 6
7:30AM….…....…….…...†Richard Garcia
Tuesday………..…..….July 7
6:00PM…………...........†Fr. Al Ryan
Wednesday……......….July 8
8:30AM…...….………...Sharon Ihle, Spec. Int.
Thursday………...…….July 9
7:30AM………...............†Guy Biggs
Friday…………...……...July 10
7:30AM…...…...……....…†Leonard Geschwender
Saturday………….........July 11
5:00PM…………………†Louise & Wayne Bryant
Weekly Events at St. Didacus
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
VBS Volunteer Meeting
Gospel of Mark Class
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Youth Night
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Divine Mercy
Divine Mercy
Friday, July 10, 2015
Movie Night
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Eucharistic Adoration
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Ez 2:2-5/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a
Gn 28:10-22a/Mt 9:18-26
Gn 32:23-33/Mt 9:32-38
Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Mt 10:1-7
Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Mt 10:7-15
Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Mt 10:16-23
Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Mt 10:24-33
Am 7:12-15/Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10/Mk 6:7-13
GIFTS OF OUR TREASURY
THE WEEK OF June 28, 2015
General Collection
Average Weekly Parish Operating Costs
Deficit for the week of June 28, 2015
$5,467.00
$7,155.00
—$1,688.00
Building Fund—June 28, 2015
$ 397.00
The gift of your treasure helps us meet our weekly obligations.
God asks each of us to do some special work for Him. He gives us the
resources we need to do His work. However, do we listen to God when He
calls? Do we get up on our feet and give our talent to do the work He asks
of us? Remember, God doesn’t call the equipped, he equips the called.
Please Pray For
Welcome to St. Didacus Parish!
Masses
Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday 8:30am & 10:00am English
11:30am in Spanish
Daily Mass
Mon., Thurs., Fri. 7:30am
Wednesday 8:30am & Tues. 6:00pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Wed. 7:30am—8:30am / Saturday 3:30pm—5:00pm
First Fridays 8:00am—9:00am
Confessions—Saturdays 3:30pm or by appt.
Baptisms: Arrangements must be made 3 months in
advance. Contact the Parish Office for information.
Weddings: Arrangements must be made at least 9
months in advance. Please contact the Parish Office.
Pastor, Fr. Michael J. Sinor
Parish Office 619-284-3472
Location
Location
10:00am
Hall
7:00pm
Hall
Location
6:30pm
Hall
Location
7:30am-8:30am Church
Location
4:00pm
Hall
5:00pm
Church
Location
6:30pm
Hall
Location
3:30pm-5:00pm Church
Where there is no relationship between oneself
and God, healing cannot happen.
July: Month of the Most Precious Blood
Precious Blood, ocean of Divine
Mercy, flow upon us.
Readings for the Week of July 5, 2015
July 5, 2015
Rosalba Alarcon
Maria Luz Arrellano
Diann Bauer
Dan Bauer
Herbert Baxter
Martha Becerra
Ron Berry
Rita Bonnell
Norm Boyer
Herminia Brignoni
Ibeth Brignoni
Ruben Campos
Marie Cavanaugh
Gail Cedercrans
Eileen Connolly
Irene Davis
MaryLou De Luca
Aaron Damishia
Bob Demers
Cecelia Dueber
Mary Farrell
Santiago Fontes
Susan Guenzel
Dolores Hansel
Sharon Ihle
Bernie Kober
Marilyn Kober
Elizabeth La Costa
Virginia Lantry
Juanita Lopez
Maria Lopez
Anthony Martinez
Rosalie Martinez
Emma McPhereson
Jenna McPhereson
Ramona Miranda
Dolores Mediano
Sylvia Paiz
Dominick Palestini
Gladys Palestini
Diane Porter
Antonia Raya
Dolores Robertson
Atina Rodriguez
Aaron Rodriguez
Alette Rodriguez
Jeff Salazar
Christine Segura
Alice Sergi
Mark Silke
Michael Smith
Raymond Sparks
Angel Tapia
Pedro Tapia
Helen Terry
Merida Tirado
Therese Tucker
Carol Verdon
The Webb Family
Jason Williamson
Joan Williamson
Adalina Zarate
Josephine
And the special intentions in our Book of Needs
Page 4
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 5, 2015
The Altar Society has sooooo much
“GOOD STUFF”
4630 34th Street, San Diego CA 92116
that they have to add an
extra day to their Sale!
NEW: Friday, July 17th
8am-4pm
Saturday, July 18th
8am-7pm
Sunday, July 19th
8am-1pm
284-8730
Consider St. Didacus Parish
School for your child.
What do we promise?
—Catholic tradition and academic
excellence in a community grounded in a
common faith
—A balanced curriculum which includes art and music
—Children educated to serve others and learning with a
moral purpose
—Safe and disciplined environment
—Exceptional faculty who help students reach their highest
potential
— Good stewardship of resources
The Altar Society has
been collecting new and
like-new items for this
exciting summer sale.
You won’t believe how
much “good stuff” they
have!
But they can always use MORE! If you’ve got
new or like-new items ONLY that you’d
like to donate, please bring them to the Parish
Office. Then mark your calendars and plan to
join us on our sale days!
Come by the School Office for more information on
enrolling your child for the upcoming school year.
We’re continuing our study of the
Gospel of Mark
Mondays July 6, July 13 & July 20
in the Parish Hall at 7pm
The class was a big hit with everyone who attended. Read up
through Chapter 4 in Mark’s Gospel and join us for our next class.
Bring your Bible and a friend!
Second Collection
Today we’re taking up a second collection for our
Building Improvement Fund.
Thank you for your generous donations!
Registration is now open for the
2015-2016 Religious Education &
Confirmation classes that begin in
the Fall. See Elena or Zeke after
Mass on Sunday to register or come
to the Parish Office during regular business hours.
Vacation Bible School Volunteer Meeting
Monday, July 6th
at 10am in the Parish Hall
Coming Friday! Everyone is Welcome!
High School Ministry is hosting a
Movie Night
Friday, July 10th at 6:30pm
in the Parish Hall
We’ll see the Disney movie: McFarland USA
In the tradition of Disney sports movies comes MCFARLAND, USA, based on the inspiring true story of underdogs triumphing
over tremendous obstacles. This heartwarming drama follows novice runners who strive to build a cross-country team under Coach
Jim White (Kevin Costner) in their predominantly Latino high school. Everyone has a lot to learn about each other, but when Coach
realizes the boys' exceptional running ability, things change. Beyond their talent, it's the power of family, commitment to each other
and work ethic that transform them into champions -- helping them achieve their own American dream.
Bring a comfy chair and we’ll supply the movie snacks!
Page 5
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 5, 2015
Developing a Personal
Relationship with Jesus
THE NICENE CREED: WHAT DO
WE BELIEVE AND WHY?
When you want to get to know someone
what is the first thing you do? You spend
more time with them, often conversing with
them. You become closer to someone by sharing your feelings, thoughts, hopes and aspirations for the future and listening to them. When
one person loves another, they want to be with
this person whom they love. This is true for
whatever type of relationship one may think of.
A mother and her new born infant, a father and
his child, two friends, sweethearts, husband
and wife. Love seeks to be with the object of its
love. This helps us understand the great mystery of our faith. If you want to develop a personal relationship with Jesus you have to make
an effort just as you would in your interaction
with others.
Jesus wants to be your best friend. He is the
one friend that will always be there for you. He
always loves you and wants what is best for
you. He will never abandon you or reject you.
When you offend Him you only have to turn
back to Him and He forgives you. He loves you
still even when you have hurt Him. He can be
closer to you than your best friend if you want
Him to. He is considerate; he will never force
you to be with Him. How close you want the
relationship to be is up to you. You have to
spend time with Him
in prayer, listening
and just being with
Him. What better way
to accomplish this
than within adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament... Jesus is truly
present in the Blessed
Sacrament, body,
blood, soul and divinity. That is why it is called the Real Presence.
What a wonderful thing, to be able to be with
God, in His Presence, while still here on
earth... This is the means He has given us to
draw closer to Him. Just sitting in His Presence,
absorbing His love for you and listening does
wonders for your soul. Spending time in His
Eucharistic Presence will enable you to grow in
holiness.
This week we continue our detailed look
at the Nicene Creed.
Spend time developing your relationship
with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration
here at St. Didacus:
Wednesdays 7:30am-8:30am
Saturdays 3:30pm-5:00pm
First Fridays of the Month 8:00am-9:00am
through Him all things were made. For us men and
for our salvation He came down from heaven,
Through Him all things were made. Now, you might ask, how
can this be? The first line of the Creed proclaims that God the
Father is the maker of heaven and earth. How can Jesus then be
the one through whom all things were made? The Church here
wanted to make it clear that Jesus existed from all eternity with
the Father, even though He had not yet come in the flesh. This
emphasizes the point that God cannot be separated. When one of
the persons acts, all act together – Father, Son and Holy Spirit
(same substance). So when we speak about Jesus we must always
remember that He is not only the Son of God; He also existed
from the beginning. Why is this so important? Because, if Jesus
Christ was only a human person like us, created in time out of
nothing, then He could not save us. If Jesus was only a human
person, His death on the Cross would have been meaningless –an
end in itself.
For us men and for our salvation He came down from
heaven: This next line proclaims the very reason why Jesus came
down from heaven and was born into our world - what we call
the “Incarnation.” It was solely for our salvation. “For God so
loved the world that He sent His own Son, so that all who believe
in Him might not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Jesus,
the Son of God, would recover the innocence of the human person that was lost through original sin. Having lost God’s grace
through original sin, we needed some way to repair the barrier
between God and us. Since the human person could not save
himself from sin, could not by his own efforts regain the grace of
God, God had to become human. Jesus, being divine, was the
only person who could restore unity between God and us.
—www.stspeterandpaul.net
We are in need of a 1st Grade
Religious Education teacher. If you
feel called to help the children of our parish
learn more about our faith and can commit to
teaching on Wednesdays 5:30-7pm
beginning in September, please give Elena a call in the Parish
Office. We provide all the resources you need.
“Always to go
forward and never to
turn back.”
—Blessed
Junipero Serra
Pagina 6
Decimo Cuarto Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
5 de julio, 2015
No desprecian a un profeta mas
que en su tierra
El Evangelio de hoy, Jesús es mirado a los ojos de sus paisanos como
uno más. No han sabido verlo como
un profeta. Un profeta es uno que
habla en nombre de Dios, y cuesta
mucho escuchar sus palabras como palabra de
Dios; cuesta mucho reconocer en quien es visto
como uno de nosotros a uno que Dios ha elegido y
enviado. A veces quisiéramos que Dios se nos
manifieste de maneras espectaculares tipo Hollywood, pero el enviado de Dios, su propio Hijo, come en nuestras mesas, camina nuestros pasos y
viste nuestras ropas. Es uno al que conocemos
aunque no lo re-conocemos. Su palabra, es una
palabra que Dios pronuncia y con la que Dios mismo nos habla. Sus manos de trabajador común son
manos que obran signos, pero con mucha frecuencia nuestros ojos no están preparados para ver en
esos signos la presencia del paso de Dios por
nuestra historia. Muchas veces nosotros tampoco
sabemos ver el paso de Dios por nuestra historia,
no sabemos reconocer a nuestros profetas. Es
siempre más fácil buscarlo en cosas extraordinarias y espectaculares. Es más espectacular mirar
un testimonio allá en Calcuta... que uno de los cientos de miles de hermanas y hermanos cotidianos
por nuestras tierras en donde trabajamos, se gastan y desgastan trabajando por la vida, aunque les
cueste la vida. Es más maravilloso mirar los milagros que nos anuncian los predicadores televisivos,
que aceptar el signo cotidiano de la solidaridad y la
fraternidad. Es más fácil esperar y escapar hacia
un mañana que quizá vendrá, que ver el paso de
Dios en nuestro tiempo, y sembrar la semilla de vida y esperanza en el tiempo y espacio de nuestra
propia historia. Todo esto será más fácil, pero, ¿no
estaríamos dejando a Jesús pasar de largo?
Atención
Lectores y Ministros de Eucaristía
el miércoles 15 de julio de 7 a 9 PM
Tendremos un entrenamiento para refrescar nuestros conocimientos como
ministros de eucaristía y lectores. Este
entrenamiento lo ofrece el Encuentro
Matrimonial y esta abierto para todos nosotros
para reafirmar nuestros conocimientos, y poder
servir mejor al Señor y a la comunidad de San
Didacus. Los esperamos en la iglesia.
El grupo de Jóvenes los invita a una
Noche de Película
el viernes 10 de julio a las 6:30 PM en el
salón parroquial
Esta película tiene subtítulos en español y
es para toda la familia
Butique de la
Sociedad de Altar
VENTA DE SOLO COSAS
BUENAS
Viernes 17 de julio
Sábado 18 de julio
Domingo 19 de julio, 8 AM-1 PM
Necesitamos sus donaciones: esta vez, solo cosas buenas, nuevas o/ semi nuevas. Esta venta será para ayudar en todos los gastos de la parroquia, por favor participe, donando o comprando.
Las inscripciones del
Catecismo y la Confirmación del 2015-2016 están
abiertas.
VBS 2015
Reunión de voluntarios:
Lunes 6 de Julio, 10 AM
Clases para Quinceañera
3, 5 y 6 Agosto
Busque a Silvia Galván
S T. D I D A C U S C AT H O L I C C H U R C H W O U L D L I K E T O T H A N K T H E S E B U S I N E S S E S F O R M A K I N G O U R B U L L E T I N P O S S I B L E
FD 1964 FD 2017
AN EXCLUSIVE FULL SERVICE MORTUARY
Burials • Cremation • Preplanning
Jerry Balistreri, Funeral Director 2911
2840 Adams Ave. #104 • San Diego, CA 92116, FD1964
www.sandiegofuneralservice.com
619-583-0400
Honor Guard
ROOFING
Lic. # 691295
References
(619) 823-7208
Property Management
Real Estate Sales
Chris Bushard, Broker
KRONE & BUSHARD INC.
(619) 226-7368
www.bkbinc.com
3564 Adams Ave.
(619) 282-8708
www.backfromtomboctou.com
Specializing in Latin American ethnic folk art & crafts.
Keeping Artisan Traditions alive.
Craig A. Fahey
Attorney at Law
Residential & Commercial
Wills - Living Trusts - Probate
Social Security Disability
3659 Adams Ave.
Marco A. Laguna
KENSINGTON
Gardener
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
(619) 280-6565
Free Estimates
Very Detailed Work
Sprinklers & Trees
(858) 922-4803
WE ARE A FULL SERVICE VETERINARY HOSPITAL
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, SURGERY, DENTISTRY &
VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE.
(619) 584-8418
3817 A DAMS A VE .
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC
CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM
45th & Hilltop Drive, San Diego, CA 92102
No Interest Budget Plan | Up to 5 years to pay
Se Habla Español
Call 264-3127
ST. DIDACUS / 029 A
www.cmpublications.com
For advertising information, please call (951) 776-0601
S T. D I D A C U S C AT H O L I C C H U R C H W O U L D L I K E T O T H A N K T H E S E B U S I N E S S E S F O R M A K I N G O U R B U L L E T I N P O S S I B L E
STUART TERRY
AUTO REPAIR
619-287-9626
Riling Plumbing
619-282-8172
Cell: 619-743-8956
Cont. Lic. 713349
4858 El Cajon Bld.
Since 1975 • www.stuartterry.com
Testing, Sales
& Service
Catholic Family
Owned 54 Years
NORTH PARK
619-297-4145
3952 30TH ST.
El Cajon
(619) 579-8455
Mobile Service Available
$2.00 OFF all draft beer daytime
Smitty ' s Service
3373 Adams Ave.
619.284.6594
3441 Adams Ave. • San Diego, CA 92116
The Ould Sod, Inc.
Naturally...
(619) 281-7722
** Live Music & Karaoke **
Les dice gracias
por referirnos
JACKSON ELECTRIC, INC.
State Lic. #822522
Family Owned & Operated Since 1960
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
SERVICE & REPAIR
Service Panel Upgrades
Older Home Rewires
www.JacksonElectricInc.com
(619) 563-0438
3462 Adams Ave.
619-282-2969
The Best
Mexican Food
Y los invita a seguir Enchiladas carne asada
visitando y les desea Fries
Variedad de Platillos
feliz año nuevo
Burritos
Breakfast Burritos
Church Member
Quesadillas
Homemade
• Ice Cream
• Sherbert
• Sorbet
3450 Adams Ave.
San Diego, CA
(619) 284-5197
www.mariposaicecream.com
LAW OFFICE OF ROSEMARY LEONARD
Our Lady's Gifts
Estate Planning t Elder Law
Probate t Wills t Trusts t Medical Planning
A little bit of heaven in Little Italy
(619) 295-8705
[email protected]
Conveniently located in University Heights
Monday - Wednesday 10 - 3
Thursday 10 - 4 • Friday 10 - 8
Saturday 10 - 5:30 • Sunday 8:30 - 2
San Diego
Auto Star
619-209-3554
www.thekeycrew.com
3401 Adams Ave. Ste. B
Pediatric Dentistry
619-291-5291 • Fax: 619-291-9755
420 Spruce St. #A • San Diego, CA 92103
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Invest in
your retirement.
If you are looking for a
knowledgeable and reliable
insurance agency, call us!
We've been in business since
1959, and we provide all types of
insurance including home,
health, auto, business and life.
Mention This Coupon For
(Located 5 minutes from St. Didacus)
Listed Price
619-516-3536
[email protected]
www.websteragency.com
2912 Adams Ave
619-563-0130
M-F 10-7 • Sat 8-4 • Sun 9-3
Judy Watson, B.A., M.A.
Knights of Columbus®
INSURANCE
YOUR SHIELD FOR LIFE ®
Joe Flores, FICF
(St. Didacus Parishioner / Hablo Español)
Office: (619) 269-7359 • Mobile: (619) 204-2477
[email protected]
Protecting Catholic families since 1882.
Life Insurance • Long-Term Care • Annuities • Disability
ST. DIDACUS / 029 B
Locksmith
Smart Key Headquarters
Mary M. O'Connor
D.D.S.
www.ourladysgifts.org
$10 OFF
619-992-1117
Since 1945
www.TheOuldSod•com
For all your Catholic needs.
1629 Columbia St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619.234.0162
STUDIO & 1 BDRM RENTALS
STARTING AT $34500
SENIOR GATED COMPLEX
Community of Normal Heights
• Clean and Quiet
• Easy Bus Access
• Near Shops & Stores
Tutor/Advocate
Literacy/Math Remediation
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Study Skills • Elementary Level
Special Education Advocate
FREE CONSULTATION
619-322-9362
www.cmpublications.com Jose Perez
Certified Landscape
Technician
(619) 600-6958
Pho: (619) 434-9959
Fax: (619) 434-3062
2537 "A" Ave.
National City
[email protected]
Lic. #953332 • Bonded & Insured
For advertising information, please call (951) 776-0601