Shepherd of the Valley Catholic Church Pastor del Valle 600 Beebe Road, Central Point, OR 97502 Office Hours: Monday - 1 - 5 pm Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm Horario de oficina en español: martes a viernes de 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Y después de la 6:00 PM con previa cita. Phone: (541) 664-1050 Fax: (541) 664-9312 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail Ministerio Hispano: [email protected] web site - shepherdcatholic.com Iglesia Catolica JANUARY 11, 2015 Parish Staff Father Mike Walker - Pastor Father Victor Perez - Parochial Vicar Joyce Marks - Coordinator of Ministries & Volunteers Deacon Felix Garcia - Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry Kelsie Whaley - Coordinator of Youth Ministry Jenny Zomerdyk- Office Manager David Knouff - Maintenance Rick Knouff - Maintenance MISSION STATEMENT Shepherd of the Valley Catholic Church is a welcoming parish family, who worships together as disciples, receives Jesus in Word and Sacrament and proclaims the Good News. We commit ourselves to the joyful love of Christ. Our faith is expressed in service to all God’s children. We go out into the world to share and invite others to experience the love of God. Ministries/Ministerios Altar Servers: Jerry Bourgeois 541-826-4676 Augustinian Seculars: Debbie Childs 541-664-8604 Baptism: Megan Sandlin 541-664-3221 Bautismos: Deacon Felix Garcia 541-664-1050 Bereavement Ministry: Jan Plunkett 541-499-0382 Catecismo: Yolanda Canjura 541-664-1050 Children's Liturgy of the Word: Joyce Marks 541-664 -1050 Ecuentro Matrimonial: Liz & Santos Godinez 541-890-2698 Grief Support: Jenny Zomerdyk 541-664-1050 Hospitality: Joyce Marks 541-664-1050 Initiation / R.C.I.A.: Joyce Eason 541-664-5910 Knights of Columbus: Dr. Doug Smith 541-773-1414 Legion of Mary: Jim Brick 541-826-4881 Liturgy Coordinator: Diane Orto 541-535-5980 Men's Book Study: Terry Marks 541-826-7924 Ministeno de Jovenes: Kelsie Whaley 541-664-1050 Ministry to the Ill & Homebound: Joyce Marks 541-664-1050 Music Ministry: Steve Childs 541-664-8604 New Parishioners: Don Krolak 541-879-0319 Prayer Chain: Irene Vaughn 664-2517 or Joyce Eason 664-5910 Religious Education: Joyce Marks 541-664-1050 San Juan Diego: Isabel Martinez 541-301-5570 Scheduling of Lay Ministers: Jan Plunkett 541-499-0382 St. Augustine Conference (S.V.D.P.): 541-646-7879 Young Adult Group: Kelsie Whaley 541-664-1050 Youth Ministry: Kelsie Whaley 541-664-1050 Masses/Misas Saturday: 5:00 PM 7:00 PM (Espanol) Sunday: 8:30 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM (Espanol) Weekdays Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: 12:00 PM Mass 6:00 PM Bilingual 12:00 PM Mass 12:00 PM Mass 12:00 PM Mass 1st Friday or Communion Service Sacraments Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. - 4:00 to 4:45 PM or anytime by appointment Baptisms: Call 3 months prior to the baptism Weddings: Call 6 months prior to the wedding BAPTISM OF THE LORD DE PARTE DE PADRE MIKE: FROM FATHER MIKE: Baptismal Life Growing up I always connected water with fun. In California we had the ocean and my cousins, my brother, and I spent many summers jumping in the water, swimming, sailing, surfing, and fishing. In Oregon we have lakes, rivers, and even oceans. Rafting, swimming, water skiing, and even surfing in Oregon can be a lot of fun. I have noticed something about enjoying water though: at some point you have to be willing to get wet and be in it. The more familiar you get with water, the more you will see it as fun rather than something to be afraid of. Today is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It should remind us of our own baptism. Just as it would be ridiculous to jump in water only to get out as quickly as we can and never go near it again, in our baptism, if we want to get the most out of it we will need to not only take the plunge but get in there and do something with it. In other words, it’s only when we put our baptism into practice that we will appreciate it. Baptism is intended to be a beginning of a process rather than a ritual that ends religious practice once it is done. Unfortunately, for many, it is treated like an empty ritual - a quick plunge that means nothing now because they never bothered to learn to swim and enjoy it. Baptism is a beginning of a new life in Christ. Baptism is a calling to say, “Yes, Lord, I am following you and living like you live. I am ready to leave the boring land of fear and boredom and get in there and do something worthwhile in life – and share in Christ’s joy while I do it.” If you are wondering how this happens, ask yourself what Jesus did. Have you ever noticed that Jesus wasn’t all about comfort and security. He worked his life in with the poor and did something. He helped out the persecuted and stood up for Godly ways. He worshipped, prayed, and entered into the lives of people. He made a difference and tells us that we too can have his joy and his joy will make us complete (Jn14:11). We have every ability to do as he did – all we need to do is take the plunge and enjoy the water. page 2 La vida bautismal Mientras crecía, yo siempre relacionaba agua con la diversión. En California, vivíamos cerca del océano y mis primos, mi hermano y yo pasamos muchos veranos saltando en el agua, nadando, surfeando y pescando. En Oregon tenemos lagos, ríos, e incluso océanos. Hacer Rafting, natación, esquí acuático, e incluso navegar en Oregon puede ser muy divertido. Me he dado cuenta de algo acerca de disfrutar del agua sin embargo: en algún momento usted tiene que estar dispuesto a mojarse y estar en ella. Entre más familiarizado este con el agua, más se verá como diversión en lugar de algo de lo que hay que preocuparse. Hoy es la fiesta del Bautismo del Señor. La cual debería recordarnos nuestro propio bautismo. Así como sería ridículo saltar en el agua sólo para salir lo más rápido posible y nunca acercarse a ella de nuevo, en nuestro bautismo, si queremos obtener el máximo provecho de ella tendremos que, no sólo dar el paso, pero llegar allí y hacer algo con él. En otras palabras, es sólo cuando ponemos nuestro bautismo en práctica que vamos a apreciarlo. El bautismo está destinado a ser el comienzo de un proceso más que un ritual que termina la práctica religiosa, una vez que se hace. Desafortunadamente, para muchos, es tratado como un ritual vacío - una caída rápida que no significa nada ahora porque nunca se molestaron en aprender a nadar y disfrutar de ella. El bautismo es el comienzo de una nueva vida en Cristo. El bautismo es un llamado a decir: “Sí, Señor, te estoy siguiendo y viviendo como vives. Estoy dispuesto a dejar la de ser aburrido y tener miedo,lí y hacer algo que vale la pena en la vida -. Y compartir la alegría de Cristo mientras lo hago “Si usted se está preguntando cómo sucede esto, pregúntese lo que hizo Jesús. ¿Has notado que Jesús no era sinónimo de confort y seguridad. Trabajó en su vida con los pobres e hizo algo. Él ayudó a los perseguidos y siempre cuido de los mandamientos de su Padre. Él adoraba a su Padre, oraba, y entró en la vida de las personas. Él hizo una diferencia y nos dice que nosotros también podemos tener su alegría y su alegría nos hará completos (Jn 14:11). Tenemos toda la capacidad de hacer lo que él hizo - todo lo que necesitamos hacer es tomar el paso y disfrutar del agua. www.shepherdcatholic.com POPE FRANCIS When Pope Francis met before Christmas with Vatican employees, mostly lay people with families, he asked them to do 10 things. The list sounded remarkably like suggestions for New Year’s resolutions: – “Take care of your spiritual life, your relationship with God, because this is the backbone of everything we do and everything we are.” – “Take care of your family life, giving your children and loved ones not just money, but most of all your time, attention and love.” – “Take care of your relationships with others, transforming your faith into life and your words into good works, especially on behalf of the needy.” – “Be careful how you speak, purify your tongue of offensive words, vulgarity and worldly decadence.” – “Heal wounds of the heart with the oil of forgiveness, forgiving those who have hurt us and medicating the wounds we have caused others.” – “Look after your work, doing it with enthusiasm, humility, competence, passion and with a spirit that knows how to thank the Lord.” – “Be careful of envy, lust, hatred and negative feelings that devour our interior peace and transform us into destroyed and destructive people.” – “Watch out for anger that can lead to vengeance; for laziness that leads to existential euthanasia; for pointing the finger at others, which leads to pride; and for complaining continually, which leads to desperation.” – “Take care of brothers and sisters who are weaker … the elderly, the sick, the hungry, the homeless and strangers, because we will be judged on this.” REMEMBER TO LIGHT A CANDLE Our wonderful candle stand is under the Our Lady of Guadalupe Icon in the church. page 3 LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary at Shepherd of the Valley is presently 5 active members and 35 auxiliary members. Our group is called a (Praesidium) and is named “Our Lady Mother of the Shepherd.” Active members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and services under the guidance of our spiritual director, Fr. Mike. Auxiliary members pray the Legion prayers (Tessera) and rosary daily for the success of the active members. The Legion of Mary is open to all practicing Catholics. We meet every Wednesday at 10:30 in Matthew. Come by and see what we are about. SENIOR SUNDAY Please join us the 3rd Sunday of each month for Senior Sunday, following the noon Mass. Come enjoy the food and the fun. COLLECTION January 5, 2014 - $13,044 January 4, 2015 - $12,027 Are you looking for answers within your faith, direction, or are you craving more than just coming to Mass? Then this class is for you, or you & your spouse. All Adults Invited! Classes are for the school year. Childcare (6 mo.-5 yr) is provided in Module John. We meet between Masses from 9:50-10:45 in the hall. We begin with hospitality & fellowship after Mass to 9:50. We will be working from a book “A well-built Faith” by Joe Paprocki. Pick up the book at the class, or at the office 5$. --------------------------------------------------This class is designed to give you a firm foundation to get started in a lifelong process of developing a well built faith. Questions contact: [email protected] www.shepherdcatholic.com READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Jan. 12 Jan. 19 MONDAY Heb 1:1-6 Ps 97:1, 2, 6, 7, 9 Mk 1:14-20 TUESDAY Heb 2:5-12 Ps 8:2, 5-9 Mk 1:21-28 WEDNESDAY Heb 2:14-18 Ps 105:1-4, 6-9 Mk 1:29-39 THURSDAY Heb 3:7-14 Ps 95:6-7, 8-11 Mk 1:40-45 FRIDAY Heb 4:1-5, 11 Ps 78:3, 4, 6-8 Mk 2:1-12 SATURDAY Heb 4:12-16 Ps 19:8-10, 15 Mk 2:13-17 SUNDAY 1Sm 3:3-10, 19 Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10 1 Cor 6:13-15, 17-20 Jn 1:35-42 When you don’t have words to pray. Last weekend I drove down to Sacramento to pick up my niece and nephews. I had been talking with a friend the day before about how I didn’t want to pray, I felt like I couldn’t. They told me I had to and that I would have plenty of time on my drive. So the first four hours of my drive I spent listening to music, talking on the phone, singing in the car, doing anything and everything I could to avoid praying, to avoid having a conversation with God because I felt I didn’t have the words to pray. About 20 minutes before I got to the meeting place I decided to turn off my music and just drive in silence. I said exactly what I felt to God, “I’m mad and I have nothing to say to you.” My real words were a bit sassier. After picking the kids up I turned the radio back on, and every song seemed to give me just the words I needed to pray with and those that didn’t seemed to have exactly what I needed to hear from God. In that moment I remembered that prayer is simply a response to God. It doesn’t have to be pretty and perfect, it doesn’t even have to be nice. It is our response to God’s prompting in whatever state we find ourselves. We open the door and He does the rest. Kelsie Cuando uno tienes palabras para orar. El pasado fin de semana tuve que manejar hasta Sacramento para recoger a mi sobrina y sobrinos. Yo había estado hablando con un amigo el día anterior acerca de cómo yo no quería rezar, me sentí como que no podía. El me dijo que tenía que rezar y que tenía mucho tiempo durante el trayecto. Así que las primeras cuatro horas en mi coche me la pase escuchando música, hablando por teléfono, cantando, haciendo cualquier cosa y todo lo que pude para evitar orar, para evitar tener una conversación con Dios porque me sentía que no tenía la palabras para orar. Unos 20 minutos antes de llegar al lugar de reunión decidí apagar mi música e ir en silencio. Dije exactamente lo que sentí a Dios, “estoy loco y no tengo nada que decirte.” Mis palabras reales eran un poco tontas. Después de recoger a los niños prendí de nuevo la radio, y cada canción parecía darme las palabras que necesitaba para rezar y aquellos que no, parecían tener exactamente lo que necesitaba oír de Dios. A WELL BUILT FAITH ADULT CLASSES “A Well Built Faith” - Adult Classes continue Sundays 9:50am - 10:45am in the Hall. Join us for fellowship and forming your faith. All adults are welcome. We have childcare in John. MONTHLY WOMEN’S SOCIAL Come join us on the third Wednesday of the month for food and conversation. Bring a dish to share. We meet in the Hall after noon Mass. RCIA Classes are Wednesday evenings at 7pm - 8:30pm in Matthew & Mark Modules. Call Joyce Eason for more information 541-664-5910. CONFIRMATION CLASSES Classes are held Wednesday nights at 7pm. CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP The Tuesday night Charismatic Prayer group will not meet during the month of January. page 4 Kelsie LEGION OF MARY MEETS The Legion of Mary group meets in Mathew on Wednesday’s at 10:30am-come join us for the Rosary. For further information call Jim Brick 5418264881 or Delphine Peyton 541-665-1624 REACH OUT Who needs to hear from you today? Who needs a hug? Who needs an act of kindness? Who can you help? REACH OUT!! ROSARY Come say the Rosary every Tuesday at 4:00 pm in the Day Chapel www.shepherdcatholic.com REFLEXIONES De las Disertaciones de san Gregorio de Nacianzo, obispo. (Disertación 39, En las santas Luminarias, 14-16. 20: PG 36, 350-351. 354. 358-359) EL BAUTISMO DE CRISTO Cristo es hoy iluminado, dejemos que esta luz divina nos penetre también a nosotros; Cristo es bautizado, bajemos con él al agua, para luego subir también con él. Juan está bautizando, y Jesús acude a él; posiblemente para santificar al mismo que lo bautiza; con toda seguridad para sepultar en el agua a todo el viejo Adán; antes de nosotros y por nosotros, el que era espíritu y carne santifica el Jordán, para así iniciarnos por el Espíritu y el agua en los sagrados misterios. El Bautista se resiste, Jesús insiste. Soy yo quien debo ser bautizado por ti, le dice la lámpara al Sol, la voz a la Palabra, el amigo al Esposo, el más grande entre los nacidos de mujer al Primogénito de toda creatura, el que había saltado de gozo ya en el seno materno al que había sido adorado también en el seno de su madre, el que lo había precedido y lo precederá al que se había manifestado y se manifestará. Soy yo quien debo ser bautizado por ti; podía haber añadido: «Y por causa de ti.» Él, en efecto, sabía con certeza que recibiría más tarde el bautismo del martirio y que, como a Pedro, le serían lavados no sólo los pies, sino todo su cuerpo. RETIRO DE PAREJAS Habrá un retiro para matrimonios (en Ingles) el día 17 de enero d 9:00AM a 5:00 PM para mayores informes llamar a Joyce Marks al teléfono 541 664 1050. QUINCEAÑERAS Y BODAS Las reservaciones para las bodas y quinceañeras, solo se harán en la oficina parroquial. Durante el horario de oficina. De lunes a viernes de 9:00 AM a 5:00 PM Pero, además, Jesús sube del agua; lo cual nos recuerda que hizo subir al mundo con él hacia lo alto, porque en aquel momento ve también cómo el cielo se rasga y se abre, aquel cielo que Adán había cerrado para sí y para su posteridad, como había hecho que se le cerrase la entrada al paraíso con una espada de fuego. El Espíritu atestigua la divinidad de Cristo, acudiendo a él como a su igual; y una voz bajó del cielo, ya que del cielo procedía aquel de quien testificaba esta voz; y el Espíritu se apareció en forma corporal de una paloma, para honrar así el cuerpo de Cristo, que es también divino por su excepcional unión con Dios. Muchos siglos atrás fue asimismo una paloma la que anunció el fin del diluvio. Honremos hoy, pues, el bautismo de Cristo y celebremos como es debido esta festividad. Procurad una limpieza de espíritu siempre en aumento. Nada agrada tanto a Dios como la conversión y salvación del hombre, ya que para él tienen lugar todas estas palabras y misterios; sed como lumbreras en medio del mundo, como una fuerza vital para los demás hombres; si así lo hacéis, llegaréis a ser luces perfectas en la presencia de aquella gran luz, impregnados de sus resplandores celestiales, iluminados de un modo más claro y puro por la Trinidad, de la cual habéis recibido ahora, con menos plenitud, un único rayo proveniente de la única Divinidad, en Cristo Jesús, nuestro Señor, a quien sea la gloria y el poder por los siglos de los siglos. Amén Encuentros matrimoniales ¿Te gustaría tener una mejor relación con tu pareja? ¿te gustaría mejorar la comunicación en tu matrimonio? Entonces este es un lugar para ti, el grupo de encuentros matrimoniales se esta reuniendo en nuestra parroquia. Si te gustaría unirte a ellos puedes comunicarte con Liz o Santos Godínez. Al 541 890 2698 LA PARROQUIA DEL PASTOR DEL VALLE Se considera una familia, por lo cual se recomienda PRIMERA RECONCILIACIÓN que cada uno de sus miembros este registrado, si La primera reconciliación para los niños que desea registrarse puede preguntar a los ministros van a hacer su primera comunión será el día 13 de hospitalidad por una forma de registración. de enero del 2015 a las 7 de la noche. ¡Se parte de nuestra familia! page 5 www.shepherdcatholic.com TODDLER/PRESCHOOL CARE Reminder on Sunday at the 11:00 Mass: Toddler/Preschool Care Available. If you have a child that is under 5, your child can visit our toddler, preschool care center in the John Module during the 11:00 Mass to play, make church friends, and learn about Jesus. Available room based on volunteer/child ratios. First come first serve. Requirements: Personally sign in and out your child, and ability to silent text Parent during Mass in case of emergency. WELCOME HOME CATHOLICS Been away for a while? Feel separated from the Church? Have questions? Need to speak? No matter how long you have been away and no matter the reason, we invite you to come and consider joining us for informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith, conducted in support group format. Invite your friends and family members to come home. Sessions started Tuesday, January 6th at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Contact Terry or Lorna at 541-973-5028 for questions. Session I - Introduction/Film Session II - The Mass plus Film Session III - Holy Eucharist Session IV - Reconciliation & Receiving Communion Session V - The Bible Session VI - Prayer Session VII - Annulments/Divorce Session VIII - Mary and Catholic Opportunities FIRST RECONCILIATION First Reconciliation will be on Tuesday, January 13th at 7 p.m. DAY RETREAT FOR MARRIED COUPLES Saturday, January 17th 9:00 – 4 p.m. Suncrest Retreat Center, 1950 Suncrest Rd., Talent. Forms in the Foyer and in the office. This retreat is designed for Married couples in the throes of raising kids, working and just trying to keep it together. This day retreat will infuse your marriage with a grounding and re-calibration through faith God’s grace, and each other. After the rush of holidays, spend some time on what really matters in life. Take a day for you two to spend at Suncrest Retreat Center in the beautiful vineyards outside of Talent. Fr. Mike, Joyce Marks, Deacon Felix and Terry Marks will be facilitating and presenting; “Flesh of my Flesh, Bone of my Bones”, having lasting intimacy through the basics: God Centered living, praying and living your spiritual selves out loud as a couple. Prayer time, workshops, down time, and one on one time will leave you feeling renewed and connected. Limited room, Pre-registration begins in January. 25$ per couple, includes lunch and snacks. Scholarships available. FAMILY FAITH SHARING Mark 1:7-11 Today’s reading tells about the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. By baptizing Jesus, John lets everyone know that the messiah is not coming, he is already here. When Jesus came up from the water he heard God’s voice say, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Describe a time when have you done something that revealed Christ’s presence. Describe a time or situation when you have known that God is pleased with you. page 6 www.shepherdcatholic.com WEEKLY CALENDAR Monday 12:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm January 12, 2015 Mass Saint Book Group H. Women’s Group Tuesday 4:00pm 6:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 7:00pm January 13, 2015 Rosary & Divine Mercy Day Chapel Mass- Int. David & Dustin Day Chapel San Juan Diego Men Matt Welcome Home Catholics John 1st Reconciliation Penance Service Church Wednesday 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm January 14, 2015 Guitar Lessons Benedictine Oblates Legion of Mary Mass Women’s Prayer Group 1pm Choir San Juan Diego Choir Marriage Encounter RCIA Confirmation Class H. Liturgy Training Thursday 12:00pm 4:30pm 6:30pm January 15, 2015 Mass Admin Council H. Relig Ed Friday 12:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm January 16, 2015 Communion Service H. Choir H. Baptism Class Church Church Matt,John John Mark Matthew Chapel Matt Hall 1, 2 Hall, 5, 6 John Matt,Mark CLOW Day Chapel Day Chapel Matthew Hall, Rm 1-8, Mods, CLOW, Conf Rm Day Chapel Hall 7, 8 CLOW STAND FOR LIFE! “Roe v. Wade” Commemoration Service at Grace Christian School Gymnasium on Thursday, January 22, at 7pm, 649 Crater Lake Ave., Medford. Join us in remembering those who have died. Celebrate the value of LIFE! For more information call Sanda at 541-779-8587. page 7 Saturday 4:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm January 17, 2015 Choir Practice Church Mass Church H. Mass Church Sunday 8:30am 9:30am January 18, 2015 Mass Church Relig. Ed. Hall 1, 2, 5-8, All Mods CLOW Mass Church Senior Sunday Kit, Mt H. Mass Church H. School Youth Grp Luke, K, Hall Rm 1 11:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 6:00pm ATTENTION- LAY MINISTERS Please notify Schedule Coordinator Jan Plunkett of your unavailable February weekends no later than Wednesday, January 21. The February schedule includes the weekends of Feb. 7/8, 14/15, 21/22 and Feb. 28/March 1. Call Jan at 541-499-0382. Thank you. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL “The St Vincent de Paul Dining room serves hot meals Monday through Saturday year round. In 2014 over 500 volunteers working over 10,000 hours faithfully served almost 60,000 meals to all those who came to us in Jackson County. We are always in need of volunteers in the kitchen. We can also use volunteers in our thrift store, shower and laundry facility, home visitations and many other areas. Please help serve those in need. Please call 541-772-3828 Ext 7. We need you.” Please join us for our annual ASH WEDNESDAY RETREAT At Our Lady of Peace Retreat in Beaverton. The theme is “Return to Me with Your Whole Heart” Retreat Master: Fr. John Boyle. The day begins at 9 a.m. - and ends at 2:30 p.m. Doors open at 8:15 a.m. Cost: $40 per person for the day, including lunch To register: phone 503-649-7127,or www.olpretreat.org or email sisters@olpretreat. org www.shepherdcatholic.com
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