Santa Sophia Bulletin 20 Jul 2014

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Rev. Jacob A. Bertrand, PastorRev. John Bosco Musinguzi, In Residence

MASS SCHED!E" Sunday Vigil: 4:30 pm (Saturday); Sunday: 8:00 and11:00 am. Liturgy of the Word for hildren di!mi!!e! during the 11:00 am"a!! unle!! other#i!e noted. "onday $ %riday: &:4' am (%riday! Septemerthrough mid$*une #hen !+hool i! in !e!!ion "a!! egin! at 8:00 am). ,oly-ay! and ,oliday!: !ee ulletin and pari!h #e!ite for !pe+ial "a!! time!.

#RSER$" Sunday open from &:4' to :30 am and from 10:4' am to 1/:30pm. lo!ed from :30 to 10:4' am. Lo+ated on the north !ide of the +hur+h.

PE#A#CE %RECCI!IA'I(" Wedne!day from ':00 to :1' pm and yappointment.

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DE&'ISEucharistic E-osition and Benediction o/ the B0essed Sacra1ent" %ir!t%riday of ea+h month from the end of daily "a!! until 11:'' am. -ate may+hange due to 5+ademy !+hedule. Wat+h ulletin for detail!.

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MASS SCHEDULEAND INTENTIONS

Jul 20, Sun: SIXTEENTH SUNDAY INORDINARY TIME

4:30 pm For the Parishioners8:00 am +Glenn Maiers11:00 am +Edward Tscherch

Jul 21, Mon: Weekday7:45 am Int of Raymond Pelelas

Jul 22, Tue: Saint Mary Magdalene7:45 am +Frank and +Martha Barrack & livin

and deceased family

Jul 23, Wed: Weekday7:45 am +Verne Hubka

Jul 24, Thu: Weekday7:45 am +Mike Pasquerillo

Jul 25, Fri: SAINT JAMES, APOSTLE7:45 am Int of Msgr Tom Prendergast

Jul 26, Sat: Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of thBlessed Virgin MaryNo morning Mass

Jul 27,Sun: SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY INORDINARY TIME

4:30 pm Int of Saint Vincent de Paul Society8:00 am +William Smith

11:00 am For the Parishioners

FROM THE PASTOR

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEKSun: Wis 12:13,16-19; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43Mon: Mi 6:1-4,6-8; Mt 12:38-42Tue: Mi 7:14-15,18-20; Jn 20:1-2,11-18Wed: Jer 1:1,4-10; Mt 13:1-9Thu: Jer 2:1-3,7-8,12-13; Mt 13:10-17Fri: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28Sat: Jer 7:1-11; Mt 13:24-30Sun: 1 Kgs 3:5,7-12; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52

Dear parishioners,

In Christ,

This past weekend the St. FrancisCenter for Priestly Formation hostedan Explorer Day, which is anopportunity for young men consider-ing the priesthood or feeling an ink-ling from the Lord to learn about the

formation process and hear different priests share theirstories of Gods call as well.

I care a lot about vocations and want to encourage ourparish to pray for our seminarians. In the vestibule of thechurch you will see we have a list of all the seminarians

here in the Diocese of San Diego and a prayer card foryou to take and pray for them.

Please stop by and make it part of your family dinner topray for one of these men. I put the list in the bulletin( see page 7 for the list) as well so you can take out thepage and post it to your fridge if you like!

HEED THE WEEDS

. Celebrating the Eucharist as aremembrance of Christ means

practicing Gods justice towardsneighbors, strangers, and enemies

alike.Patrick T. McCormick

Anyone who has kept a garden knowsthat with weeds timing is everything.If the weeds are left to grow for toolong, they cannot be pulled withoutdamaging or uprooting the valuable

crop. They must grow together or dietogether. When Jesus compares the world to a field andthe righteous to good seeds, the weeds become the ac-

tions that lead away from Christ. If we arent careful, wemay find that the weeds have overgrown us and cannotbe cleared without doing much damage to our hearts.

What weeds can you clear from your life?

Reprinted with permission www.PrepareTheWord.com

The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When yousee a priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Saint John Marie Vianney


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AROUND SANTA SOPHIA

DOYOUWANTOUTOFARELATIONSHIPBUTAREAFRAIDOFHOWTHEOTHERPERSONWILLREACT?This is a Safe Place Community: Santa Sophias team provides faith-based support to parishioners, family and friends who suspect or know of violence in their relationships. Call (619)663-978and leave a message. A team member will call and offer resources that can help in situations ochild, elder or intimate partner abuse.

DOGMAANDDONUTSThree consecutive Sundays -Jul 27,Aug 3 and 10between Masses from9:15 am to 10:45 am - enjoy threewonderful speakers from CatholicAnswers: Tim Staples, Chris Check, and TreHorn. Each will teach us about our faith while mow down some donuts. Keep your eyes peeled reminders about these special events. For more inabout our speakers visit www.catholic.com and loat their bios.

Jul 27 - How to be Persuasively Pro-Life Trent Horn

Aug 3 - What Were the Crusades? By ChCheck

Aug 10 - Mary, The Mother of God - WhaAll the Fuss About?

Because some family schedules have changedBOSCOISSEEKINGAFEWMOREFAMILIESTOVUNTEER for housing Kolping Youth Camp stude(ages 18+) visiting San Diego this summer, Aug

30. These young people are from Germany and not necessarily Kolping members nor Catholics. Aminimum they must be housed in pairs and mhave their own beds but sharing a room with hfamily children is fine. Transportation and food totaken care of by Kolping. Father will be away Sundays speaking for missions during July so ycant catch him after Sunday Masses. Please [email protected] or call him at (619)46629 ext 107.

GIVING OPTIONS

BURRITOS! SUNDAY, JUL 20 AND27, the Catholic Daughters will be sell-ing breakfast burritos after Masses inPrendergast Hall. Just $3.00! Plan tostay after Mass and visit with friends

over a delicious plate of burritos. Of course, donutsand coffee will be available as usual. A great dessert!

Summer is here and many parishioners travel and visit other parishes. Parish expenses do not stop during summer so please consider eGiving, automatically recurring electronic gifts transferred from your bank count or credit card to Santa Sophia. Visit www.santasophia.org to set up this function.

If you have arrived at Mass and forgotten your envelope, please use a supplemental envelopeavailable on the side tables.

Is your wallet empty? Do you hate to write checks? Give online now by scanning the QR codeat the right!

THE SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP continues tomeet throughout the summer every Sunday from9:30 to 10:45 am in the Catechetical Ministry Office.For more info contact the Sr. High Youth Group Co-ordinator, Gennette, at (619)463-6011 ext 112 oremail [email protected].

Special Opportunity to Help OurFood Pantry

This weekend, after the Saturday andSunday masses, our local Grocery Outlet

will be at the kiosk with pre-packed bagsof groceries. Each bag will be valued ataround $5, can be purchased on the spot,

and will be delivered directly to our food pantry.Cash donations will also be accepted. Please stop byafter mass and support our community.

HELP US SAVE POSTAGE COSTS by telling us whenyou move. Note the change on your donation enve-lope or call the parish office at (619)463-6629.

Movie reviews from aCatholic perspective:

CatholicNews.com/movies.htm


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SEEKINGWISDOM. LIVINGVIRTUE.ENCOUNTERINGCHRIST

Learn more atwww.santasophiaacademy.org

Contact us to request a pre-admissiopacket and to arrange a meeting,

screening, test for entrance or tour!

SANTA SOPHIA ACADEMY LOUISE AMADOPRESCHOOL - for ages 2 - 5Victoria Simanek, Director

(619)463-0141 [email protected]

SANTA SOPHIA ACADEMY (K - 8)Karen Laaperi, Principal

(619)463-0488 [email protected]: (619)668-5469

Extended Day Care: (619)668-5471

SANTA SOPHIA ACADEMY

COLLECTION REPORTSJul 7 - Jul 13, 2014

PlateEnvelopeseGiving

Breakdown of gifts received

$0.01 to $5.00$5.01 to $10.00$10.01 to $25.00$25.01 to $50.00$50.01 to $100.00$100.01 to $150.00$150.01 to $500.00$500.01 to $1,000.00

Total contributing households

$14,896.50$1,533.00

$13,363.00$2,540.00

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405

Preserving Our Legacy Bldg Fund $140.00St. Vincent de Paul $330.00

Fire Restoration Fund $425.00Peters Pence $195.00

Real Questions by Real Parishioners:

What does it mean when we say in theApostles Creed He descended into

hell?

The difficulty in understanding what it means whenwe profess that Jesus descended into hell revolvesaround the English word hell, which we almost al-ways associate with the place of eternal damnation.So how could Jesus go to the place of eternal damna-tion and then go to heaven; because both of these aresupposed to be permanent? You go one way or theother, right?

For further reading I recommend the Catechism of

the Catholic Church paragraphs 631- 637.

In short, what we mean is that Jesus went to therealm of the dead. All people who experience death(the separation of the soul from the body) go to therealm of the dead. Jesus descends to this place pro-claiming the Good News to the souls there, so thatthey might not be deprived of the vision of God. Thisis referred to as sheol in Hebrew or hades inGreek.

In this place sheol both the just and unjust re-mained. In the Old Testament we see a clear distinc-tion made between where the good reside insheol (realm of the dead) and where the bad reside.Think of the parable of Lazarus and the poor manand how there was an impassable chasm (or abyss)between the two. The section for the unjust wasnamed gehenna where the souls would suffer eter-nal torment by fire.

Once Jesus Christ proclaimed the Good News we canuse the word hell to refer specifically to what beforeChrist was called gehenna and heaven is wellheaven.

John 5:25 teaches that the dead will hear the voiceof the Son of God, and those who hear will live. Itwouldnt be fair if those who lived before Jesus didn'thave a chance to hear the Good News and be savedso even they have a chance to hear and be saved.

Now the after life is different as we live in the Messi-anic Age or post-Resurrection. Hell we use to refer

ASK THE PASTOR specifically to that place where eternal damnationis; heaven is eternal bliss in the vision of God. Souwho are not completely purified must go throughpurgation for nothing unclean will ever enterheaven (Revelation 21:27). We refer to this aspurgatory.

Oh yea, you say to yourself, what about Purga-tory, what is that? I thought we dont believe thatanymore? Stay tuned next week.


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PARISH OFFICEMonday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: (619)463-6629

Fax: (619)463-8101

[email protected]

www.santasophia.org

Facebook: SantaSophiaCatholicChurch

Pastor: Rev. Jacob A. Bertrand Ext 10Business Mgr: Bill Smirniotis Ext 104Receptionist: Sara Gonzalez Ext 100Bookkeeper: Sana Auro Ext 10Outreach: Bill Smirniotis Ext 10Maintenance: Jim Kinney Ext 10

MUSIC MINISTRIES

Br. Kevin McGoff, OFMDirector of Liturgical Music

Santa Sophia SingersSanta Sophia Kids ChoraleSanta Sophia Litugical EnsembleBr. Kevin McGoff, OFM, Dir: Ext 10

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Altar Servers, Lectors, ExtraordinaryMinisters of the Eucharist &

Ministers of Hospitality/UsherRosemary Wellington: Ext 11

CATECHETICAL MINISTRYOFFICE

Baptism Adult & Child Religious EducatiPhone: (619)463-6011

Fax: (619)[email protected]

Director: Bernadette Padl

Administration: Donna HernandeSr. High Youth: Gennette MedinJr. High Youth: Nathan Johnso

and for the special intentions writtenin the Book of Needs at the back of the church

Marilyn FilleyEd Paige

Sr. Roseanne CordovaSr. Nora Murphy

Lettie ReyesNancy Bonaface-Gindt

Pablo Lucas

Ric DominguezWinston Quitiquit

Ellen LucasJulia GarmoSuzy Walker

Brandon AnchoLenny Goins

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRYAges 18-39

Facebook: EastCountyYoungAdults

Rachel Smith: [email protected] Sporleder : [email protected]

WELCOMENEWPARISHIONERS

Mr. & Mrs John Goodrich, their son John, Jr.Mr.& Mrs. Alfredo Quintero, Sophia & Sonia

Ms. Phyllis Tapia, her sons Luke & Oren McElyea Mr.Ruben Quintinar

CHILDRENS ACTIVITY


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FOR YOUNG ADULTS

2014-2015 RELIGIOUSEDREGISTRATIONPRESCHOOL- CONFIRMATION

REGISTERNOW

When:

Mon thru Fri, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm in the Catechet-ical Ministry Office.

What to Bring: Fees and your child's baptism cer-tificate, if not already on file, are due at the time ofregistration.

Special Note: Families who are not registered atSanta Sophia must provide a letter from theirparish priest giving permission to attend SantaSophias religious education classes.

Prerequisites:

Confirmation prep: Completion of Religious EdLevel 8 or graduation from a Catholic elementaryschool is a prerequisite for Confirmation Level I.Level I candidates must bring their Sponsor EligibilityForm completely filled out, signed and sealed bythe sponsors parish priest in order to register forLevel II.

More info, fees and forms are online just clickFaith Formation in the left navigation bar at:www.santasophia.org.

HERE AT SANTA SOPHIA we have two main oppor-tunities to meet with other young adults (ages 18-39)from your parish:

1st Saturday of the month is Coffee and Cate-chism in the Verhoeven Room from 10:00 to 11:30

am. Here its easy to connect with the young adultcommunity and learn a little something about theCatholic faith over a cup of coffee.

2nd Saturday of the month is Supper Saturday.Right after the 4:30 pm Mass gather in the parkinglot to carpool to dinner at a local restaurant.

Check out the East County Young Adult Group onFacebook or friend Father Jacob Bertrand and hewill add you.

PARISH GROUP NEWS

NATIONALCATHOLICSINGLESCONFERENCE

Aug 8-10 Town and Country ResortFellowship Fun Inspiring Talks AdorationHoly Mass Socials DancingGet more info and register at

www. NationalCatholicSingles.com

CATECHETICAL MINISTRY

VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIESFORYOU

Our Common Ground Collaborative out-reach ministry is looking for willing pa-rishioners to perform two importantroles:

#1 - A computer gifted individual who can help ganize our communication, both among our mebers and outbound. Four hours a month wolikely be all that's needed.

#2 - Coordinator for our school music programbringing 'live' music performances to students at oCommon Ground served school. You don't havecarry a tune, just be able to juggle dates with bschool administrators and music providers. This pson is picking up with the second year of an existiprogram.

If you can help with either one of these needs - would just like to learn more about them - plecontact Dennis Regan at (619)670-8487 [email protected].

The ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOODPANTRY served 299 families(1245 peo-ple) during June. If you would like tohelp, needs this month include break-fast cereals and ramen noodles.

Also, the pantry volunteers recently began a Mondmorning fresh produce give away. Every Mond

beginning at 9:00 am, fresh produce is availableanyone, as long as it lasts.

JOB OPPORTUNITYSanta Sophia Parish in Spring Valley is in search an administrative assistant for the parish office.This position involves creating and formatting thweekly bulletin, creating weekly e-news bulletinsmaintaining proprietary databases, backup to the

receptionist and other office duties. Workingknowledge in the following programs are requirePublisher, Excel, Word, Constant Contact, and dtabase software. This is a part-time (12-18 hour)non-benefited position. For more information contact Bill Smirniotis 619-463-6629 x104

Our friend and organist, Dr. Alison Luedeke will performing on Sunday, July 20 at 2:00 pm at tSpreckles Organ Pavillion in Balboa Park. All a

welcome!

PARISH FAMILY NEWS


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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DIOCESAN SEMINARIANS AND CANDIDATES

PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE OF THESE MEN BY TAKINGA PRAYER CARD FROM THE BACK OF THE CHURCH

Seminarians

NAME PARISH SEMINARYYEAR IN

THEOLOGY

David Exner St. John the Evangelist San DiegoNorth American CollegeRome, Italy

2nd

Bernardo Lara Our Lady of Mt. Carmel San Ysidro Mt. Angel SeminarySt. Benedict, OR

3rd

Stephen Saroki Most Precious Blood, Chula VistaMt. Angel SeminarySt. Benedict, OR

2nd

Corey Tufford Mission San Diego de Alcal, SanDiego

North American CollegeRome, Italy

2nd

Derek TwilligerSt. Mary,Escondido

Mt. Angel SeminarySt. Benedict, OR

2nd

Billy Zondler St. James,Solana Beach

Mt. Angel SeminarySt. Benedict, OR

2nd

Pre-Seminarian Candidates

Manuel Del Rio Holy Spirit, San Diego 2nd USD/Junior

Joshua Greene St. John the Evangelist, Encinitas 1st USD/Junior

Oscar Lopez St. Mary, El Centro 2nd USD/Senior

Eric Tamayo St. Pius X, Chula Vista 2ndUSD/Pre-theology

Felipe Toscano Our Lady of Guadalupe, Chula Vista 1st USD & Mesa/Freshman

Jorge Verduzco Corpus Christi, Bonita 2ndUSD/Pre-Theology

Prayer for Seminarians

Almighty God and everlasting Father, I implore Your blessing upon all those attending

seminary. Grant the abundant outpouring of Your wisdom to all those placed in theauthority of instructors and teachers. May your seminarians grow in grace day by day, asYou enlighten their minds, subdue their will, and purify their hearts.

May all your theological students grow deeper in love, humility, and holiness, as theyexperience your divine presence in their work, rest, and play, enable them to grow into the

virtues that characterize a Holy Priesthood.

Amen


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