SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 6:45am, 8:00am, *9:30am 11:00am, 5:30pm *Signed for hearing impaired

Domingo: 12:45pm & 2:30pm (Español)

WEEKDAY MASSES

Mon-Fri: 7:00am & 5:30pm

WEDDINGS By appointment, 6-month advance notice.

PASTOR Fr. Tom Baker ASSOCIATE PASTORS Fr. Gerald Osuagwu Fr. Raymont Medina

BAPTISMS English: 3rd Saturday of each month. Call 948-3011. Spanish: El primer Sabado de cada mes. Llame 942-7853.

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The Wedding of Cana HOLY DAYS / DIAS SANTOS (Days of Obligation)

English - Vigil: 5:30pm 7:00am, 9:00am, 12noon, 5:30pm Español: 7:30pm

CONFESSIONS

Weekdays: 6:30am & 5:00pm (20 min. before Mass) Saturday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm & 8:00pm

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Jan. 17, 2016 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

En el Evangelio de hoy, escuchamos el relato de las bodas de Caná. En estas bodas, Jesús realizo su primer milagro por

intervención de su Madre. Hasta el día de hoy, María continúa siendo un ejemplo para cada uno de nosotros. No solamente podemos

pedirle cosas a Jesús, también podemos pedir la intersección de la Virgen María por cada uno de nosotros. Ella nos recuerda esto:

“Hagan lo que Él les diga”. Hacer lo que Dios nos pide no es siempre fácil, sin embargo Él es la fuente de salvación y es el único

que trae esperanza al mundo. Jesús comenzó su ministerio con esta palabra: “SIGUEME”, lo hizo cuando Él eligió a sus apóstoles

para que lo siguieran. Después de esta petición les dijo a sus seguidores: “VAYAN” y proclamen la buena nueva. Así como los dis-

cípulos fueron “LLAMADOS” a seguir a Jesús, nosotros: ¿vamos a “IR” y proclamar Su mensaje y a compartir Su misericordia?

María nos recuerda: “hagan lo que Él les diga”. Recuerden, “las acciones hablan más que mil las palabras”. Hermanos y hermanas:

que dada uno de nosotros usemos nuestros talentos y dones para construir el reino de Dios y así mejorar nuestro mundo. Que me-

diante la intercesión de la Virgen María nuestras acciones reflejen nuestra fe y traigan esperanza y misericordia al mundo. Paz. P.

Tomás.

Juntos en Misión - El correo para la Campana de Juntos en Misión 2016 ha comenzado. Esta Campaña ayuda las parroquias y

colegios de nuestra Arquidiócesis más necesitadas (37 parroquias y 56 escuelas católicas). Estos fondos ayudan a mantener una pre-

sencia católica muy significativa en algunas zonas más pobres de nuestra Arquidiócesis. Habiendo sido pastor por 8 años en una

parroquia que recibió asistencia financiera a través de este programa, el P. Tom sabe de primera mano cómo esta Campaña es vital.

Por favor, haga un compromiso a esta Campaña. La información se encuentra en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia. Muchísimas gracias.

Bienvenido a Parker Sandoval - El P. Parker regresa a la parroquia del Sagrado Corazón este fin de semana con el propósito

de motivarnos a contribuir a la Campaña Juntos en Misión. Desde que él está viviendo en el interior de la ciudad, él puede compartir

de primera mano las necesidades y cuán importante es su apoyo.

Cita del Papa Francisco—En el Evangelio lo esencial es la misericordia...Jesús lo dice claramente: “Sean misericordiosos,

como vuestro Padre es misericordioso” (Lc 6,36). ¿Podrá haber unos cristianos que no sea misericordioso? No. Un cristiano debe

necesariamente ser misericordioso, porque la misericordia es el centro del Evangelio, (Audiencia general el día 10 de Septiembre,

2014, Plaza de San Pedro)

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Las Acciones Hablan Más Que Mil Palabras

In the Gospel today we hear the story of the wedding feast at Cana. At this wed-

ding feast Jesus performed his first miracle, and this miracle was prompted by the re-

quest of his mother. Mary continues to be an example for all of us. Not only should we

request things from Jesus, we can turn to Mary and ask her to intercede for us. She re-

minds us to "do whatever he tells you." Doing what God asks isn't always easy, but it is the source of salvation and brings

hope to the world. Jesus began his ministry with the word "COME" when he selected

apostles to come and follow him. The final request he made to his followers was to "GO"

and proclaim the good news. As disciples who have been called to COME and follow

Jesus, are we GOING to proclaim his message and share his mercy? Mary reminds us to

"do whatever he tells you." Remember, actions speak louder than words. May we each use our gifts, talents

and treasure for the building of God's kingdom and for the betterment of our

world. Through the intercession of Mary may our actions reflect our faith and bring hope

and mercy to the world. Peace. Fr. Tom

Together In Mission – The mailing for the 2016 Together in Mission Campaign

has begun. This Campaign assists needy parishes and schools in our Archdiocese (37 parishes and 56 Catholic schools). These

funds help maintain a meaningful Catholic presence in some of the most impoverished areas of our Archdiocese. Having been a

pastor for over 8 years in a parish that received financial assistance through this program, Fr. Tom knows first-hand how vital this

campaign is. Please make some commitment for this Campaign. Additional information is in the back of the Church. Thank you.

Welcome Fr. Parker Sandoval – Fr. Parker returns to Sacred Heart this weekend to address the Together in Mission Ap-

peal. Since he is living in the inner city, he can share first-hand the needs and how vital is our support.

Jan. 17, 2016 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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The Happenings

It Could be Yours!

Sacred Heart Church Celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe 2015 and the Year of Mercy 2016.

We are having a MEGA RAFFLE FUND RAISING PROJECT to help build our church. The

Spanish ministry along with other volunteers are going to be selling raffle tickets for $20 each to help raise

funds for our new church. The grand prize is a brand new 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage or $10,000 from

Camacho Auto Sales. The second prize is $500.00 and the third prize is an accordion. Didn’t win the big

Powerball Lotto? Don’t lose hope, your chances are better here and the money is going to a wonderful

cause. The fundraiser is already underway and tickets are on sale now until April 3, 2016, Divine Mercy

Sunday, the day of the drawing.

We will be stationed outside of each exit of the church on every Sunday until the final draw date.

Please come purchase a ticket from one of our volunteers and get further details. The car will be at the

main entrance for you to look at...it could be yours!

Thank you to our sponsors: Camacho Auto Sales, Camacho Mitsubishi, Vallarta Supermarkets, Sol

Graphix, (Rivera) Custom Painting, and Ramon Ayala.

Confirming Disciples Year Two

Retreat January 22-24: If you are scheduled for this retreat, please arrive no

later than 4:00pm in the Kennedy Center on Friday, January 22nd.

Youth Day 2016

Registration for Youth Day 2016

#hopebound is now underway!

Come and join 15,000 teens as we worship, pray, hear dynamic speakers, and

attend Liturgy together! The fee is $75.00 per teen. (includes registration,

bus fee, and t-shirt) A non-refundable deposit of $30.00 is required to

sign up.

Youth Nights

Monday, Jan 18: No meeting

Sisters of Strength: Wednesday, January 20: 6:30 to 8:00. Youth House.

Band of Brothers: Thursday, January 21: 6:30 to 8:00. Youth House .

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Ministry News

“All Things Catholic”

This week’s blog:

“The Healing Effect of the

Anointing of the Sick”

by Fr. Gerald

At: sacredheartlancaster.org

Sacred Heart School Mon., Jan. 18: No School – Mar

tin Luther King Jr. Day

Tues., Jan. 19: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, &

8th grade field trip to LPAC

Wed., Jan. 20: Eighth Grade do

nates lunches to St Vincent de Paul

Thurs., Jan. 21: Charity “Pay for

Free Dress” $1.00

*The 2016/2017 school applications are

available in the school office

Box tops & Labels: Sacred Heart School

is collecting labels from Campbell’s prod-

ucts and box tops for education from Gen-

eral Mills. If you would like to donate

labels and box tops bring them to the

school office. Thank you.

Scrip Sold in the office during School

Hours

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Ministry News

Reconciliation Retreat Grades 2 – 4

Parents attend with your children dur-

ing class time on Wednesday, January

20 and Thursday, January 21. Bring

your child’s Reconciliation purple

Mass journal.

Reconciliation Retreat Grades 5 – 8

Parents attend with your children dur-

ing class time on Wednesday, January

27 and Thursday, January 28. Bring

your child’s Reconciliation purple

Mass journal.

1st year Sacramental classes

(grade 2 and all Heritage I)

Mandatory “Whole Community Cat-

echesis”, February 6, Parent and

Child. 8:45 AM in the Kennedy Cen-

ter, Doors close at 9 AM. Bring your

child’s Reconciliation purple Mass

journal.

In the Spotlight

The Spirituality of a Minister

Tina Halamicek

As I am making my Spiritual journey through this Year of Mercy, I am discover-

ing that it’s not important to be busy, doing and fulfilling many things throughout

the day as it is more important to be Christ to others. As I was sitting in Church

before Mass one day, I was so strongly driven to get out of my seat and walk over

to the Tabernacle room. As I entered the room, there was a lady sitting in the

pew, who I had never seen before. I smiled at her, she smiled back at me and I

introduced myself to her, told her my name, and welcomed her to our church. She

was a bit startled at this, however, she responded by saying thank you and had an

even bigger smile on her face as I began to turn and walk away.

For me, my heart was filled with joy at the smallest thing I did with great love.

This was Mother Theresa’s mantra, “Do Small Things with Great Love.” This is

how I love my church, my faith, my community. As a Sacristan Coordinator, Gift

Shop Coordinator, and volunteer at our Church, my day can get very hectic and I can easily be distracted by the doing of things rather than doing things that will

make those that come to our church feel welcomed and loved. My prayer is that

we can grow to understand that the heart of all our ministry is to express our love

and charity to others here at Sacred Heart Church during this Year of Mercy.

Calendar Sales

2016 Sacred Heart Catholic Cal-

endars in English and Spanish

will be sold for $3 after all Mass-

es. The proceeds go to support

Youth Ministry.

Our Parish Family Page 6

Lay Fraternity of

Charles de Foucauld

The Lay Fraternity of Charles de

Foucauld will have its first

monthly meeting on Sunday,

January 17th at 2:00 p.m. We

will meet at the facilitator’s

home for Scripture Sharing/

Review of Life followed by Eu-

charistic Adoration (at the

church) and dinner. For details,

contact Arlene Moeller

at moellera@verizon.net or

call (661) 361-4096.

Perpetual Adoration

Our Lord is waiting for your visit.

Blessings on all who visit to adore

Him. ADORERS are needed for the

following hours:

MON. 1:00AM – 2:00 AM

11:00AM – 12:00 PM

WED. 2:00AM – 3:00 AM

2:00PM – 1:00 PM

THURS. 2:00AM – 3:00 AM

If you can serve, please call Jessica

at 948-4604. Thank You.

Ushers and Greeters

Needed

A warm welcome greatly enhanc-

es worship and community even

before the Mass begins. For new-

comers, it is the first impression

that people have about how

friendly our church body truly is.

The simple message that they

provide is: "all are welcome in the

presence of God's people!"

Greeters welcome the parishion-

ers as they enter Mass and the

Ushers give assistance during the

worship service. It would imply

coming 20 minutes before Mass

begins in order to serve. If you

are interested in volunteering

please call (661) 202-0995, or

even talk to an usher or greeter

after any of the Masses to inquire.

Thank you!

Quote from Pope Francis

In the Gospel the essential thing is

mercy…Jesus says this clearly, sum-

marizing his teaching for the disci-

ples: “be merciful, even as your Fa-

ther is merciful” (Luke 6:36). Can

there be a Christian who isn’t merci-

ful? No. A Christian must necessari-

ly be merciful, because this is the

center of the Gospel. (General Audi-

ence, St. Peter’s Square, Sept. 10,

2014)

Youth Ministries Phone: (661) 945-8743

Catholics in Action

Confirming Disciples

Hispanic Ministry Encargado: Heriberto Cayetano

Phone: (661) 942-7853

Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm

(closed 12 - 1pm)

Funerals

Please call the parish office 942-7122

Building Campaign

Phone: (661) 947-7122

Website: buildsacredheartchurch.org

Facebook: Build Sacred Heart Church

Deacons

Deacon Greg Halamicek

Deacon Fermin Herrera

Deacon Dale Reynolds

Deacon Ron Routolo

Deacon Jason Schalow

Parish Office Phone: (661) 942-7122 / 942-4830

Fax: (661) 945-4255

Email:

sacredheartchurchAV@gmail.com

Website: sacredheartlancaster.org

Facebook: Sacred Heart Catholic

Church, Lancaster-CA

Hours: Mon- Sat 10:00am-5:00pm

(closed 12 - 1pm)

Religious Education Phone: (661) 948-3011

Website: sacredheartore.weebly.com

Download the app: Sacred Heart ORE

Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm

(closed 12 - 1pm). Closed Friday.

Sacred Heart School Phone: (661) 948-3613

Principal: Mr. David Schatz

Website: shsav.org

Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30am- 3:30pm;

Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm

Masses for the Week

January 16—January 22, 2015

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Saturday 5:30pm Matt & Rosalie Adams, RIP

Sunday 6:45am Ekene Ugochukwu, Liv

8:00am Tasiana Lamban, RIP

9:30am Jacob Kluttz, RIP

11:00am Andres Penano, RIP

12:45pm Isaul Alberto Rodriguez, RIP

2:30pm Maria de la Cruz-Bonilla, RIP

5:30pm Ed Scheivert, RIP

Monday 9:30am Elisa Tovar-Curry, RIP

Tuesday 7:00am Joe Zepeda, RIP

5:30pm Lee Keller, RIP

Wednesday 7:00am Darrell Kaff, Liv

5:30pm Ulysses Picazo, Liv

Thursday 7:00am William Esther Kramer, RIP

5:30pm Chio & Ekene Ugochukwu, Liv

Friday 7:00pm Michael Moeller, Liv

5:30pm Chris Bozley & family, Liv

For those among us who are sick, that they

know Christ’s comforting presence, in our

community’s care for them and their fami-

lies, especially for: Ralph & Pam Flores,

Barbara Nelson, Diego Hernandez, Tom Pear-

son, Jesse Tovar, Michele Honadle.

Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19, Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27;

Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21

Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15;

1 Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27];

Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Today’s Gospel At a wedding festival in Cana, Jesus changes water into

wine at his mother’s request (John 2:1-11).

Evangelio de Hoy Compartiendo el gozo de una boda en Caná, Jesús rellena la

provisión de vino (Juan 2:1-11).

Pastoral Intern: Egren Gomez

Perpetual Adoration

Sunday 7:00pm– Saturday 9:00am

Saturday 7:00pm– Sunday 6:00am

Novena- Tuesday : 6:00pm

Liturgy of the Hours

Weekdays: 5:00pm

Gift Shop

Saturday: 4:00pm –7:00pm

Sunday:7:30am –7:30pm

Closed during Masses

Anointing of the sick/

Ministry to the sick

Please call the parish office to arrange for

anointing for someone who is seriously ill

or preparing for surgery. If ill, homebound

or hospitalized we can visit upon request.

Safeguard the Children

Linda Gonzalez: (661) 949-8890

Parish Information

Jan. 17, 2016 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time