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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 5, 2018
MASS SCHEDULE
St. James (In English)
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM
11:30 AM & 6:00 PM
St. Leo Mission (In Spanish)
Sunday: 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM 1st Saturday (English): 8:00 AM
Daily Mass at St. James
8:00 AM | Monday - Friday
Liturgy of the Hours 7:30 AM | Monday - Friday
Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 AM –8:00PM| Thursday
Communion Service 6:45 AM | Monday - Friday
8:00 AM | Saturday
Reconciliation 3:30 PM | Saturday
or upon request
Baptism Call (858) 755-2545 *106
Marriage Preparation Call Parish Office
(858) 755-2545 ext. *112 9 months prior to wedding
St. James Church 625 S Nardo Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-2545 | Fax: (858) 755-3845
St. Leo Mission 936 Genevieve Street
Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481-6788 | Fax: (858) 755-3845
www.stjamesandleo.org
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I will rain down bread from heaven for you (Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15). Psalm — The Lord gave them bread from heaven (Psalm 78). Second Reading — Put on the new self that has been created in God’s way (Ephesians 4:17, 20-24). Gospel — Whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst (John 6:24-35). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 16:13-23 Friday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Saturday: Hb 1:12 — 2:4; Ps 9:8-13; Mt 17:14-20
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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: The Transfiguration of the Lord Tuesday: St. Sixtus II and Companions;
St. Cajetan Wednesday: St. Dominic Thursday: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Friday: St. Lawrence Saturday: St. Clare
Question of the Week:
Fr. Gerard’s Corner The Israelites did not initially recognize the manna that God gave them to eat. “What is this?” they asked when seeing the flakes that resembled frost (Exodus 16:15). (In fact, the Hebrew, man hû, is translated as “What is it?”) They failed to recognize the Lord’s hand in answering their need. They failed even to recognize that this was food. It seems difficult to believe, considering how hungry they were. But we can be blind to a solution that doesn’t look like we expected. Moreover, we can fail to see God’s grace behind the blessings we receive.
Lest anyone misunderstand the source of heavenly blessings, Jesus declares that it was his Father, not Moses, who gave the Israelites the bread from heaven. The bread—this basic form of sustenance—came from God. It is a short stretch, then, to identify himself as “that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world” (John 6:33). This extraordinary form of sustenance, coming from God, is also bread, but special bread: the Bread of Life.
Paul tells the Christian community at Ephesus how fundamental a change they must make to their identity. They are to “put away the old self . . . and . . . put on the new self,” making a total conversion (Ephesians 4:22–24). This is what the acceptance of Christ entails. This is the difference between working for “food that perishes” and “food that endures for eternal life” (John 6:27). Like the Ephesians, we are called to change our very selves. Fr. Gerard
J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Monday, Aug. 6 ~ Rose Simurdiak †
Tuesday, Aug. 7 ~ James Bower † Doris Bower Wednesday, Aug. 8 ~ Eileen Filler †
Thursday, Aug. 9 ~ Seamus Meehan †
Friday, Aug. 10 ~ Peggy Anderson †
What nourishment have I received in the Eucharist today? How will that sustain me as I “put on” my new self this week?
To love God, proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and serve all God's people.
Mass Intentions
Online Giving We offer Online Giving! Parishioners who use the service are pleased with how easy it is to set up and manage. This is a perfect tool for anyone who shops online! By using Online Giving you are helping the parish improve our operational efficiency. Visit our parish website at www. stjamesandleo.org and select Online Giving.
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Weekly Collection July 29, 2018
At Mass $11,729.71
Online Giving $9,365.00
Total: $21,094.71
What return shall I make to the Lord for all the Lord has given me — Psalm 116
To love God, proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and serve all God's people.
Eucharistic Adoration
Prayer Ministry HEALING PRAYER MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Prayer Ministers are available during the following times: Every Sunday following the 9am Mass – Chapel Every third Saturday following the 5pm Mass – Chapel Every fourth Wednesday, 7pm to 8:15pm in front of
the Blessed Sacrament – Church
We are happy to list the names of persons who need special prayers. Names will be listed for one month. Call (858) 755-2545 ext.*100 to add a name to the list. Please make sure you have permission from the person prior to calling.
Abigail Barrera Ruth Beley Charles Bottino Doris Bower Jim Burke Christian Cardoso Nora Cochrane Betty Iliff Evelyn Jerde
Daniel Jilka Mary Kieffer Christopher Kovarik Lisa Montes Jessica Painter Catherine Renner Barbara Roberts Sylvia Robles Hugh Taylor
NO HARSHNESS Fight all error, but do it with good humor,
patience, kindness, and love. Harshness will damage your own soul and spoil the best cause.
—St. John Kanty
“To visit the Blessed Sacrament is … a proof of gratitude, an expression of love, and a duty of adoration toward Christ our Lord” ~CCC 1418
Please sign up to spend an hour on Thursdays with Jesus.
Call Monica (858) 945-7220 or email [email protected]
All are welcome to join the Rosary group any Monday 6pm in the chapel behind the Altar.
St Lawrence is one of the most widely venerated saints of the Roman Catholic Church. Legendary details of his death were known to Damasus, Prudentius, St Ambrose, and St Augustine. His liturgical celebration on August 10th has the rank of feast in the General Roman Calendar. He is the patron saint of librarians, archivists, comedians, cooks and tanners.
Saint Dominic, also known as Dominic of Osma and Dominic of Caleruega, was a Castilian priest and founder of the Dominican Order. Dominic is the patron saint of astronomers.
St Clare founded the Order of Poor Ladies (Poor Clares) at San Damiano, and led it for 40 years. Clare loved music and well-composed sermons. She was humble, merciful, charming, optimistic, chivalrous, and every day she meditated on the Passion of Jesus. Clare is the patron saint of eye disorders and television.
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SAN DIEGO CATHOLIC ADULT COMMUNITY
We, St. James and St. Leo Mission, are working with several local parishes Providing Activities and a Social Network for our parishioners!
Young Adults | Adult Community | ACTIVE 60’s+
Sign up for weekly email updates at http://sandiegocac.org/
Contact Nancy Wesseln [email protected] (858) 847-0724
Thursday, August 16th, 7pm Our Second THIRSTY THURSDAY MASON ALE WORKS TASTING ROOM + KITCHEN CARMEL VALLEY 5550 Carmel Mountain Rd #113, San Diego, CA 92130
Young Adult Contact: [email protected] 30 “Somethings” Contact: [email protected] 40/50 Contact: [email protected] MORE details: http://sandiegocac.org/thirsty-thursday/
Young Adults (20’s and 30’s)
Sunday, August 19th, 5:00pm Diocese of San Diego invite Young Adults from all over San Diego Young Adult Mass & Adoration The Immaculata, USD Worship Leader: Audrey Assad Diocese Contact: [email protected] Our Contact: [email protected]
Starting Thursday, August 23rd 7pm-8:30pm 5 Week Bible Study with Fr. Gerard St. James Ministry Center (Located in the Parish Office building.) Contact: [email protected]
To love God, proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and serve all God's people.
Adult Community (35+) ALL AGES WELCOME! Monday, August 6th, 7pm-8:30pm Bishop Barron's CATHOLICISM SERIES continues Our Mother of Confidence – parish hall Episode 5 - The Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul, and the Missionary Adventure. Contact: [email protected]
Saturday, August 11th, 8:30am Hike Torrey Pines See your weekly email for parking/meeting details or online: http://sandiegocac.org/ Contacts: Marc and Tim [email protected]
Active 60’s+!
EVERY FRIDAY, 10:30am-11:30am Chair Exercise St. James Ministry Center Strengthen your mind, body and spirit without standing up! Build muscle tone, strength, flexibility and a positive mental attitude. Certified instructor: Sara (858) 224-0551! Suggested donation $5-$10 Tuesday, August 14th, 4pm-6pm
Monthly Social - Happy Hour! Brigantine in Del Mar RSVP [email protected]
GOD’S WORK We are so busy! Most of us have more than one job to do, and we never seem to have enough time. We are workers, volunteers, parents, friends, and most of us are more than one thing at a time. But which of these is the work of God?
We seldom view our ordinary work as being the work of God. We may think that we have to be ministers or priests, missionaries or charity workers, engaged full-time in works formally identified as being “God’s work.” But everything we do with a faithful heart and with love for others is God’s work. We each have our own role to fill in the world, and many gifts are necessary. We cannot always see the direct connection of our daily work to the plan of God. But we trust and we believe that God leads us to do what is needed, where it is needed. What is “God’s work?” “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent” (John 6:29). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
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St. James Now Enrolling for the 2018-2019 School Year
Catholic schools still maintain a higher achievement rate than other schools. Additionally, students educated in a Catholic environment tend to be more civically minded and involved community stewards. Come learn more about the many benefits a Catholic education can give your child. We are currently enrolling students in all grades. Call our office at 858-755-1777 to learn more and schedule a tour. saintjamesacademy.com
Faith Formation for Children PreK through 8th Grade
Registration Open for 2018-19 Join us for a joyful and fun-filled year of learning about our faith, both in the classroom and at our wonderful seasonal events! Registration is open for Sunday religious education classes starting in the fall for PreK through 8th grade. (PreK and K are during 9am Mass—great for parishioners and Academy students for Mass daycare.) Registration packets are at the church entrance, or contact Pamela Smith at [email protected].
First Communion for ALL GRADES Preparation for sacraments is part of our 2nd grade Faith Formation classes, but our program warmly welcomes older children seeking sacraments (even baptism) through 8th grade. Contact Pamela Smith at [email protected].
Share your Faith with Children Teaching children about the faith is a rewarding and uplifting experience. We have volunteer openings in our Faith Formation program at the elementary level. Co-teaching with a friend or spouse is also an option. Training and curriculum are provided, as well as teen aides in the classroom, and support from a dynamic catechetical team. Teens, we need you too! We have an awesome Teen Aide Team—great for college apps! Contact Pamela Smith at [email protected].
Share your Time and Talent There is much to do behind the scenes to keep our Faith Formation program running. We need help Sunday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30am at the school front desk starting in September. Volunteer as often as you are able; training provided. We also need volunteers to help this summer to get ready for the school year. If you would like to share your time and talents, contact Pamela Smith at [email protected].
Need Sacraments? Do you know someone who wants to become Catholic or needs to finish their sacraments? RCIA Inquiry meetings are starting in June. Contact Pamela Smith at [email protected].
Sandwich supplies needed! Mission Circle volunteers make over 800 sandwiches a week to help feed the hungry prisoners in the Tijuana jail as well as the homeless living along the Tijuana river. We are very short of supplies right now. Please donate jars of peanut better and any flavor of jelly. Put them under the counter in the social room.
Thank you so much!
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Around the Diocese Stewardship Reflection
Ascension Parish Speaker Series FREE ADMISSION
Ascension Catholic Church in Tierrasanta is excited to again host a series of dynamic Catholic speakers. Admission is FREE and will be held in the parish hall at 11292 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, 92124. Come and bring a friend!
Thur, Aug 16, 7pm: "Existence Beyond The Grave" -
Karlo Broussard, Staff Apologist and Speaker, Catholic Answers Karlo explains why we have good reasons from both philosophy and scientific research to believe that there is life after death. He also explains why existence beyond the grave matters to all of us. Come hear Karlo explore this critically important topic.
Thur, Sept 20, 7pm: "Whatever Happened to the Modern World" - Cy Kellet, Host, Catholic Answers Live The modern era was supposed to be all about progress and reason, but it has gotten itself into serious trouble. Though we have gained many things, humanity has suffered many losses, most especially the loss of Christ. As a result, the modern world often seems unfit for real people. Knowing how this happened can help us recover a modern world fit for people.
Thur, Oct 11, 7pm: "Christopher Columbus" -Christopher Check, President, Catholic Answers It has become fashionable in recent years to cast Christopher Columbus as a cruel conqueror rather than a great explorer. In 1992, much of the world celebrated the 500th anniversary of his voyage of discovery, yet the citizens of Berkeley, California, staged an opera called “Get Lost (Again) Columbus.” What is the truth about this controversial historical figure? Come listen to the compelling tale of this man of extraordinary daring who brought Christendom to the New World.
Spend a Weekend with God on Retreat at
Prince of Peace Abbey August 3-5
The Center for Ignatian Spirituality is offering a retreat on how to live contemplatively in our busy lives. Talks, silence, prayer, quiet time, Mass, confession, and spiritual direction will provide new tools to become a contemplative in action! Check-in on Friday is at 5:15 PM, but late arrivals are okay. For more info, email Fr. John Auther, SJ, at [email protected]
In the Gospel from John, Jesus advises us, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” By calling Himself the Bread of Life, Jesus is telling us by what He says, how He acts, and in fact Who He is that He is the Word of God made flesh.
God reveals to us the Word alive in the most complete way possible, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are to hear the Word and know Who Jesus is; we are to accept that Word into our minds and hearts — into our spirit — and we are to let that Word begin to change us.
That change is represented by knowing what God wants us to do. Today’s Holy Scriptures make that clear. We must pray that we respond and do be good stewards of our time, talent, and treasure so that we can do the work God wants us to do. In the Second Reading, Paul reminds us that we need to undergo a conversion — in effect put on a new self. Our entire lives need to be devoted to change, so that we renew ourselves from the inside and live a stewardship way of life according to God’s ways.
Charles Spurgeon, an English minister in the 1800s once wrote, “Conversion is a turning onto the right road. The next thing to do is to walk on it.” That is our trial. Once we experience conversion, we must follow through by doing what the Lord wishes us to do.
EX 16: 2-4, 12-15; PS 78: 3-4, 23-25, 54; EPH 4: 17, 20-24; JN 6: 24-35
UNDERSTANDING THE TRAUMA OF ABORTION
Take the first steps in healing by exploring your feelings in a safe place.
Rachel's Hope Healing Ministry Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Culture of Life Family Services 362 W. Mission Avenue, Suite 105 - Escondido, CA
NO CHARGE/CONFIDENTIALITY STRICTLY MAINTAINED Call Leslie Brunolli (760) 224-2361 or
Patti Smith (760) 305-8044 or e-mail [email protected]
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Decimoctavo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: La Transfiguración del Señor Martes: San Sixto II y compañeros; San Cayetano Miércoles Santo Domingo Jueves: Santa Teresa Benedicta de la Cruz Viernes: San Lorenzo Sábado: Santa Clara
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Voy a hacer que llueva pan del cielo (Exodo 16:2-4, 12-15). Salmo — El Señor les dio pan del cielo (Salmo 78 [77]). Segunda lectura — Revístanse del nuevo yo, creado a imagen de Dios (Efesios 4:17, 20-24). Evangelio — El que viene a mí no tendrá hambre, y el que cree en mí nunca tendrá sed (Juan 6:24-35).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pe 1:16-19; Mc 9:2-10 Martes: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Sal 102 (101):16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 o Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Miércoles: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28 Jueves: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; Mt 16:13-23 Viernes: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Sal 112 (111):1-2, 5-8; Jn 12:24-26 Sábado: Hb 1:12 — 2:4; Sal 9:8-13; Mt 17:14-20 Domingo: 1 Re 19:4-8; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Ef 4:30 5:2; Jn 6:41-51
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Pregunta del Día
Los israelitas no reconocieron enseguida el maná que Dios les daba para comer. “¿Qué es esto?”, se preguntaban al ver ese polvo blanco semejante a la escarcha (Éxodo 16, 15). (De hecho, la frase “man hû en hebreo se traduce como “¿qué es esto?”). No reconocieron que era la mano del Señor que satisfacía su necesidad. Ni siquiera reconocieron que eso era un alimento. Esto parece difícil de creer si consideramos cuán hambrientos estaban. Pero nosotros también podemos cegarnos y no ver la solución, pues no era la que esperábamos. Es más, podemos dejar de ver la gracia de Dios detrás de las bendiciones que recibimos.
En caso de que alguien pudiera malinterpretar cuál es la fuente de las bendiciones divinas, Jesús declara que fue su Padre, no Moisés, quien le dio a los israelitas el pan del cielo. El pan, que es básico para nuestra alimentación, vino de Dios. No es por tanto una exageración el que Jesús se haya identificado a sí mismo como “aquel que baja del cielo y da la vida al mundo” (Juan 6, 33). Esta forma extraordinaria de sustento, que viene de Dios, es también pan, pero un pan especial: el pan de la vida.
Pablo le dice a la comunidad cristiana de Éfeso que tienen que hacer un cambio fundamental a su identidad. Tienen que “abandonar su antiguo modo de vivir”. Y continúa diciéndoles: “Revístanse del nuevo yo”, o sea, que han de tener una conversión total (efesios 4, 22–24). Esto es lo que conlleva aceptar a Cristo. Ésta es la diferencia entre trabajar por ese “alimento que se acaba” y “el alimento que dura para la vida eterna” (Juan 6, 27). Al igual que los efesios, nosotros estamos llamados a cambiar nuestra propia identidad.
P. Gerard J.S.Paluch
¿Cómo me ha nutrido la Eucaristía hoy? ¿De qué manera será ella mi sustento esta semana a medida que me “revisto” de mi nuevo yo?
El rincón de P. Gerardo
Amar a Dios, Proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo, servir al pueblo de Dios
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MISA BILINGÜE DE LA ASUNCIÓN DE MARIA MIÉRCOLES 15 DE AGOSTO
En la Iglesia de San James a las 7:00pm
“La Inmaculada siempre Virgen María, Madre de Dios, terminado el curso de su vida terrena, fue llevada en
cuerpo y alma a la gloria celestial”, así dice la constitución apostólica “Munificentissimus Deus”,
con la que el Papa Pío XII proclamó esta verdad de fe en 1950.
El Código de Derecho Canónico, en el numeral 1246, indica que esta fiesta es de precepto, es decir, una
solemnidad en la que el católico tiene la obligación de participar de la Misa. (Copiado de ACIPRENSA)
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ADORACIÓN AL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO
Todos los Lunes de 9:00am a 5:00pm en la Misión de San León
Magno. HORA SANTA:
11 de Agosto a las 7:00pm
Conferencia Diocesana Hispana 2018 La Comisión Diocesana de Habla Hispana y la Oficina de Diversidad Cultural de la Diócesis de San Diego una vez más, les invita a su ya anticipada Conferencia Diocesana Hispana con nuestro conferencista invitado, Padre Ronal Mauricio Pulido originario de Colombia y procedente de Republica Dominicana. La conferencia tendrá lugar en el Golden Hall de San Diego, 202 C Street, San Diego CA 92101, el Viernes, 17 de Agosto del 2018 de 6:00pm a 10:00pm. El tema de este año ha sido titulado, “LA FAMILIA HISPANA: UN MODELO DE FE”. Para más información o para comprar boletos, puede comunicarse al 858-490-8306 o [email protected] .
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¿Sabes leer bien en español?
¿Te gustaría poner tu voz al servicio de Dios?
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Primeros Auxilios de Salud Mental
Esta clase es de 8 horas y está diseñada para ayudar a las comunidades a entender que es la salud mental. Esto es un aprendizaje personal como lo es para las
personas con el desorden mental. Dios desea usar esto para estar más cerca de ti y tus seres queridos.
Comprendemos que no hay respuestas fáciles o arreglo rápido. Los invitamos para que nos ayuden a crear
relaciones interpersonales saludables.
Sábado, 20 de Octubre del 2018 Lugar: Iglesia Católica de St. James
Salón de Conferencias Tiempo: 8:30Am - 4Pm
Escriba un correo electrónico o llame antes del 11 de Octubre del 2018 registrese con Sr. Zita
Toto [email protected] (858) 481-6788 Sandy Murphy [email protected]
(858)729-8522 John Cotter [email protected] (619)992-8875
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Todos los Jueves
A las 7:00pm en la Misión de San León Magno.
Tenemos Alabanza, predicación de la Palabra
y Oración. ¡Acompáñanos!
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Gerard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor .................................... 858-755-2545 ......................... [email protected] Rev. John H. Howard, CJM, Pastor Emeritus ..................... 858-755-2545 x *110….. ........ [email protected] Deacon Al Graff .................................................................... 858-452-3684 Deacon Peter Hodsdon, Business Manager ....................... 858-755-2545 x *112 ............... [email protected] Sr. Zita Toto, RGS, Coordinator St. Leo Mission ................. 858-755-2545 x *200 ............. [email protected] Albert Fitzgerald, Bookkeeper ............................................ 858-755-2545 x *104 .............. [email protected] Antonio Mendoza, Maintenance ....................................... 858-755-2545 x *109 ............. [email protected] Bulletin ................................................................................. ............................................... [email protected] Christine Lang, Principal, St. James Academy……………..858-755-1777……………[email protected] Evangely Aliangan Ward, St. Leo Youth Coordinator ........ 858-755-2545 x *114 .............. [email protected] Gail Jilka, Secretary ............................................................. 858-755-2545 x *100 ............. [email protected] Jannet Diaz, Director of Religious Education, Spanish ...... 858-755-2545 x *102 .............. [email protected] Pamela Smith, Director of Religious Education, English .... 858-755-2545 x *106 ............. [email protected] Patrick Villa, Youth Ministry Coordinator ........................... 858-755-2545 x *111 ............... [email protected] Pauline Wright, Director of Music ...................................... 858-755-2545 x *300 ............. [email protected] Timothy O’Shea, Saints Thrift Store Manager ................... 858-755-0654 ........................ [email protected] Medical Program……………… 858-259-9464 Dental Program…858-523--0710 Mission Circle……………………858-792-0516 Finance Council…[email protected]
St. James—St. Leo Catholic Community is under the pastoral care of the Eudist Fathers, or Congregation of Jesus and Mary. We owe our name to Saint John Eudes who founded the Congregation in France in 1643. The Eudists currently operate in 15 countries, most of which are in the developing world. Evangelization, mainly with the poor and the youth, is our primary purpose, as well as formation to ministry in the
training of diocesan priests and lay ministers. Our motto is “To Serve Christ and His Church.” For more information visit: http://www.eudistsusa.org
Mission Statement: To love God, proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and serve all God's people.
The Transfiguration by Rubens
What is the Transfiguration? According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Transfiguration is: “The mysterious event in which Jesus, speaking with Moses and Elijah on the mountain, was transformed in appearance – in the sight of Peter, James, and John – as a moment of disclosure of His divine glory” (CCC, Glossary, pp.
901-902; 554).
When do celebrations of Our Lord’s Transfiguration appear in the Church’s calendar? The Feast of the Transfiguration is celebrated on August 6th of every year and it is featured during the Lenten season, on the Second Sunday of Lent.
Who witnessed the Transfiguration? There were three witnesses to the Transfiguration: St. Peter, St. James, and James’ brother, St. John.
What changes occurred in Our Lord? Our Lord’s appearance changed! The three Gospel narratives tell us that the Lord Jesus’ “face shone like the sun,” (Matthew 17:2); and “the appearance of His countenance was altered” (Luke 9:29). Each narrative tells us that Our Lord’s clothing changed: “His garments became white as light” (Matthew 17:2); “glistening, intensely white, as no fuller on earth could bleach them” (Mark 9:3); “and His raiment became dazzling white” (Luke 9:29).
