Mass Schedule Saturday at 5:00pm Sunday at 8:30am and 10:30am Monday-Friday at 8:15am Eucharistic Adoration Monday-Friday, 6:30am-7:30pm Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday, 4:00-4:30pm Rev. Michael Ratajczak, Pastor Rev. Karl Bauer, Senior Priest Deacon John Fredette Deacon Thomas A. Goeltz 1450 South Melrose Drive Oceanside, CA 92056 760-758-4100 760-758-4165 fax Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:00noon and 12:30-4:00pm [email protected]www.stmoside.org StThomasMoreRCC On this Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, we take to reflect on the celebration of the Eucharist. We take time to reflect on the grand Mystery of the Real Presence of Christ under the forms of bread and wine. I share with you parts of an article written by Rev. Thomas J. Reese, S.J., a senior fellow at the Woodstock Theological Center. This article, The Eucharist: Beginning Well, urges the Assembly’s need for preparation in anticipation of celebrating the Eucharist: One of the most difficult problems we face with the Eucharist is taking it seriously. How can we Americans take seriously something that is so inexpensive, readily available, and open to practically everyone? When you shell out $100 to see Nicholas Nickleby, you know you are going to a theatrical event that must be taken seriously. When the Superbowl is played, you must make room for it in your life or you will not have a chance to see it for another year. But the Eucharist is like a life-long running movie on HBO—if you are busy today, you can always see it later. And if you fall asleep during the show, you can always watch it again. Spiritual writers from at least the time of St. Ignatius Loyola have recognized the problem of routine and have emphasized that the most important time in prayer is the beginning, or even before. This is true for the Eucharist also. While I had heard this point made hundreds of times, it never hit home until I began going to the ballet this past year. Working on the staff of “America” magazine, I never left the building without some material (manuscripts, galleys, etc.) that I could read on the subway or while waiting for an appointment. At first I followed this same practice while waiting for the ballet to begin, but I soon found that the first performance was half over before my mind could change gears and start enjoying the ballet. I began leaving my reading material at home and enjoyed the ballet more. I also found that a performance was more enjoyable if I got there in plenty of time rather than making a last minute dash. Finally, I began reading books on ballet, especially about the particular performance I was going to see. (Continued on page 2) Pastor’s Column Rev. Michael Ratajczak 760-758-4100 x100 [email protected]A Roman Catholic Parish in the Diocese of San Diego Spirituality Tradition Community The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 7, 2015 T SAINT THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH The Eucharist: Beginning Well This is my body; this is my blood. —Mark 14:22-24 Construction Progress Wood paneling started. Visit www.stmoside.org to see more photos!
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St. Thomas More Catholic Church 1 June 7, 2015
Mass Schedule Saturday at 5:00pm Sunday at 8:30am and 10:30am Monday-Friday at 8:15am
Rev. Michael Ratajczak, Pastor Rev. Karl Bauer, Senior Priest Deacon John Fredette Deacon Thomas A. Goeltz
1450 South Melrose Drive Oceanside, CA 92056 760-758-4100 760-758-4165 fax Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:00noon and 12:30-4:00pm [email protected] www.stmoside.org
StThomasMoreRCC
On this Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, we take to reflect on the celebration of the Eucharist. We take time to reflect on the grand Mystery of the Real Presence of Christ under the forms of bread and wine.
I share with you parts of an article written by Rev. Thomas J. Reese, S.J., a senior fellow at the Woodstock Theological Center. This article, The Eucharist: Beginning Well, urges the Assembly’s need for preparation in anticipation of celebrating the Eucharist:
One of the most difficult problems we face with the Eucharist is taking it seriously. How can we Americans take seriously something that is so inexpensive, readily available, and open to practically everyone? When you shell out $100 to see Nicholas Nickleby, you know you are going to a theatrical event that must be taken seriously. When the Superbowl is played, you must make room for it in your life or you will not have a chance to see it for another year. But the Eucharist is like a life-long running movie on HBO—if you are busy today, you can always see it later. And if you fall asleep during the show, you can always watch it again.
Spiritual writers from at least the time of St. Ignatius Loyola have recognized the problem of routine and have emphasized that the most important time in prayer is the beginning, or even before. This is true for the Eucharist also. While I had heard this point made hundreds of times, it never hit home until I began going to the ballet this past year. Working on the staff of “America” magazine, I never left the building without some material (manuscripts, galleys, etc.) that I could read on the subway or while waiting for an appointment. At first I followed this same practice while waiting for the ballet to begin, but I soon found that the first performance was half over before my mind could change gears and start enjoying the ballet. I began leaving my reading material at home and enjoyed the ballet more. I also found that a performance was more enjoyable if I got there in plenty of time rather than making a last minute dash. Finally, I began reading books on ballet, especially about the particular performance I was going to see.
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 7, 2015
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The Eucharist: Beginning Well
This is my body; this is my blood. —Mark 14:22-24
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Congratulations to Fr. Peter McGuine! Our Lady of Grace Church is holding a Luau in Moloney Center on June 27 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of priestly ordination of our former pastor, Fr. Peter McGuine. This family-friendly event will include a complete Hawaiian roast pork and beef kabob dinner as well as entertainment. Hawaiian dress is encouraged! Tickets are $15 per person; children 12 and under are $7. Seating is limited.
If interested in attending, please contact Mary Cloward at [email protected] or 619-463-1129 with your request. Tickets will be held for you at the door. The event follows the Saturday 5:30pm Mass in the church. Doors to Moloney Center open at 6:30pm.
Moloney Center is the Parish Hall for Our Lady of Grace Church located at 2766 Navajo Road, El Cajon, 92020.
STM Vehicle Donation Program Do you have a vehicle you want to donate?
Call us, and we’ll have it picked up operational or not! You get the tax deduction!
We can accept vehicles without current registration and can file for replacement title if it has been lost.
As of April 21 we have netted $54,352 from this program. Thank you donors!
For more information, contact the Parish Office: 760-758-4100 x100 or [email protected]
Considering Becoming Catholic? Are you beginning to search for a deeper meaning and purpose in your life? Would you like to explore a spiritual dimension inside yourself? Do you have a yearning to experience God in your life? You are invited to join our group of “seekers” who are just beginning to discover the joy of knowing God. We meet two Saturdays a month from 3:30-4:45pm and you are most welcome! For more information, contact Kathleen Bell at 760-809-6526 or [email protected].
Local Hospitals with Catholic Chaplains Available If you or a loved one is in one of these hospitals and need the ministry of a Catholic priest, please contact the Chaplain’s Office to make the arrangements.
Hospital Chaplain’s Office
Tri-City 760-940-7954
Palomar 442-281-1328
Scripps Encinitas 760-633-7784
Scripps Green 858-554-3698
Scripps Mercy 619-260-7020
UCSD Thornton 619-543-2103
Kaiser Zion 619-528-5188
Welcome New Parishioner Nicholas & Heather Perretta & Family Matheus & Camila Sganderla & Family
Announcing the Baptism of Bowen James Perretta
on June 6
Our Christian community welcomes you with great joy!
Am I willing to do as much for the Eucharist? I’m afraid not, but shouldn’t we? A last minute rush to church—getting the family together, finding a parking place—is not conducive to a prayerful experience. How many times have you, like myself, found yourself unable to remember what the Scripture readings were by the time the priest begins his homily? Our minds are so busy, distracted, or sleepy that the Word of God goes in one ear and out the other. St. Ignatius tells us to begin all prayers with a recognition of God’s presence and with a preparatory prayer asking God for the grace to be attentive to His praise and service. The Eucharist demands at the very least a moment’s reflection about why we are here and what we are about to do.
Ideally, we should also prepare for the Eucharist by reading and praying over the Scripture readings before the celebration…Taking the Eucharist seriously and beginning it conscientiously may be the most important things we can do as individuals to renew our liturgical celebration.
Remember—the celebration of the Eucharist, the Mass, begins at home!
Pastor’s Column (continued from page 1)
In Memoriam Please pray for the repose of the soul of:
Sterling Rinear, who died on May 3. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 12, at 11:00am at
St. Thomas More. Please keep his son, Parishioner Tom Rinear, and his family in your prayers.
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Congratulations to Tom & Katie Browne
who celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary June 6. Frank & Mary Coxon
who celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary June 11. May God continue to bless your marriage, and may you be an
inspiration to other married couples.
Flower Donations The Altar Flowers for this weekend were given by Frank & Mary Coxon in honor of their wedding anniversary.
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Changa Aguilera Ernie Aichele Mary Alexander Carrie Autrey Joshua Avery Rosemary Ballard Jose Luis Barbosa Patricia Barbour Francie Barron Clarice Bednarz John Bennici Regina Bentz Lisa Berg Roseanne Berg Mary Betz Betty Jean Bielich Zane Breier Beth Brewer Hannah Bronson Janet Brown Sr. Maureen Brown Todd Brown Katie Browne Jack & Mary Bruzas Anita Buerger Shelby Campbell Brianne Campos Aria Cappeluti Jorge Cartajena Donald Cashmore Peg Chambers The Vaughn Clevenger Family Dolly Cole Carl & Dorothy Coleman James Coleman Steven Cresencia Lené Crowe Karen Flaharty Daley Beverly de Gelder Nick Del Sesto Paul Del Vecchio Hugo Delgado, Jr. Cassandra D’Ercole Christine DeSantis Cecilia DeSimone Carole Dillon Edward Dolnik Art & Dave Dossman La Vonne Dumas The Eighmey Family Jerome Elbacha Carolyn Erickson Ey Theresa Farrell Victoria Lopez Fenton The Fiore Family Mary Fleming Ryan Flum Ernie Follis Eugene Franciscus Kathryn Franklin The Greg French Family Brian Frink Jim Gallagher The Joe Garcia Family Kathy Gardner Jack & Marge Gillen Wendy Gonzales’ Dad Rick Gonzalez Tillie Gonzalez Lou Gordon Dorothy Greig George Gritt Luke Guenst Susan Hallahan Pat & Tom Hannon The Harker Family Dorothy Harrison Barbara Hatem Heidi Heaton Lilian Hills Samara Hook Susan Hori Tina Hunter Iolanda Iacobelli Bob Jacobson Bradley Johnson Sue Johnston Laura Kater Dottie Kearney Paul Kennedy Connor Kerzie Peggy Kiernan Debbie Kinney Mark Kneisel
Dewey Kolbo Tony Korwin Helen Kuhn Lillian Lachance The Lamelin Family Bart Landry Brandon LeBlanc Jeremiah Lemus The Paul Leué Family The Lew Family Ashley Load Cassandra & Lauren Loretto Jack Lucarelli Lisa Lynn Joaquin Maldonado The Maldonado Family The Maldonado Trejo Family Paige Mansell Alexander Mathews Gloria Maupin Colleen McCall Virginia McConnell Bob McWilliams Joyce Meehan Kalei Mendiola Rita Mikridge Tom Miller Phyllis Minaya June Mitchell June Montgomery Nancy Moore Elizabeth Muehlbacher Conrad Murphy Margie Myers Angela Nacional Melanie Nacional Nida Navarro Richard Obsitnik Kare O’Dell The Orscheln Family Laura Paciorek Gloor Ethan Palm Helen Pingtella Perry Postulka The Joe Prokop Family Barbara Ramm Evelyn Richards Jan Riley The Rinear Family Connie Ringel Rita Ritchie Lily Robinson Maria Rogers The Russo Family Rachel Sainc Cindy Sanelli Therese Schanzenbach Linda Schmidt Joan Shea Elizabeth Shirzad Tom Simonson The Slemmer Family Nick Soltau Drew Spangler Darek, Vanessa, & Elba Spizewski Don St. Pierre Patricia St. Pierre Sybil Staples Mike Sterling Laura Bernard Stover, MD Pete Sullivan Julie Teare Tommy & Ginger Thompson Sarah Tillinghast William Tompson Stephen Toth, Jr. Olivia Trejo The Trejo/Beltran Family The Trejo/Maldonado/Uribe Family The Vasquez Family Martin Vertson Lucy Vienna Lucy Viramontes Vanessa Vitiello Wilson Wanner Kevin Watson-Graff Jerry Wechsler The Wilmott Family Patricia Zavala Jeanne Zeltner
Prayer List (Call 760-758-4100 x102 to add a name for four weeks.)
Deployed Military Gunnery Sgt. Fernando Andrade, Jr. 1st Lt. Jeffrey Bauer, USMC Lt. Devon Czarzasty Chaplain Van Dinh Lance Corp. Brandon Doyle, USMC Capt. Branden M. Felker, USAF Patrick G. Felker, USN Grant Fischer Gy Sgt Julian Fyffe, USMC MSGT Steve Gallegos, USMC Sgt. Alex Garcia Adolfo Granados, MD, U.S. Navy PFC Samuel Haro, US Army Sr. Airman Stephan LaMothe, USAF Cpl Caleb Lemons, USMC PFC Cody Madere Jordan Millikan 1st Lt. Jennifer Mozzetta Jeremiah Gabriel Nelson, USAF Thomas Kevin Nelson, US Navy Pvt. 2 Jess Phillips, US Army Nicole Rieger, US Navy Sr. Airman Robert Spear, USAF Sgt. Charles Watts, USMC
Calendar Highlights More details at www.stmoside.org, Schedule and Calendar Jun 7 Liturgy of the Word for
Children at 8:30am and 10:30am Masses
Jun 12-14 Parish Campout Jun 14 Liturgy of the Word for
Children at 8:30am and 10:30am Masses
Jun 14 Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County
Jun 16-17 Restaurant Fundraiser at Nucci’s
Jun 18 Spirited Seniors Summer Social
Jun 22-26 Vacation Bible School Jun 28 Tequila Tasting Party Jul 19 Pastor’s Dinner Jul 24-26 Steubenville San Diego Aug 23 Towers of Faith Reception Sep 9 Gospel of Matthew Bible
Study Begins Oct 9-11 Men’s Retreat Nov 1 Pizza & Beer Party Dec 19 Christmas Cookie Exchange
Pray for Women Religious Please join us in praying for the women religious who serve in the Diocese of San Diego. They have been assigned to days of the year in alphabetical order.
Readings for the Week Ahead Sunday Year B; Weekday Year I Readings online at www.usccb.org.
Sunday, June 7 (168) The Most Holy Body and
Blood of Christ Exodus 24:3-8 Psalm 116:12-13,15-18 Hebrews 9:11-15 Mark 14:12-16,22-26 Monday, June 8 (359) 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 Psalm 34:2-9 Matthew 5:1-12 Tuesday, June 9 (579) Ephrem, deacon, doctor Colossians 3:12-17 Psalm 37:3-6,30-31 Luke 6:43-45 Wednesday, June 10 (361) 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 Psalm 99:5-9 Matthew 5:17-19 Thursday, June 11 (580) Barnabas, apostle Acts 11:21b-26;13:1-3 Psalm 98:1-6 Matthew 10:7-13 Friday, June 12 (171) Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Hosea 11:1,3-4,8c-9 Isaiah 12:2-6 (Psalm) Ephesians 3:8-12,14-19 John 19:31-37 Saturday, June 13 (364) 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Psalm 103:1-4,9-12 Matthew 5:33-37 Sunday, June 14 (92) Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:2-3,13-16 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34
Mass Intentions Saturday, June 6, 5:00pm
Peggy Carter
Sunday, June 7, 8:30am Robert Rees
Sunday, June 7, 10:30am Rosary Leone
Monday, June 8, 8:15am Richard Lynn
Tuesday, June 9, 8:15am Paul Cassidy
Wednesday, June 10, 8:15am Fr. Mike Ratajczak
Thursday, June 11, 8:15am Bill Draper
Saturday, June 13, 5:00pm Bernie Weiler
Sunday, June 14, 8:30am Ted Stanislawski
Sunday, June 14, 10:30am Robert Ratajczak
Friday, June 12, 8:15am Peter Harwood Shaffer
June 8 Sr. Charlotte Gulban, FDC
June 9 Sr. Blanca Patricia Gutierrez, SJS
June 10 Sr. Ana Maria Guzman, SJS
June 11 Sr. Maria Javier Guzman, DCJ
June 12 Sr. Margaret Hama, DMI
June 13 Sr. Joyce Hampel, CSJ
June 14 Sr. Celeste Hanigan, OSF
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Marriage & Family Life Social Ministries & Outreach Moms & Kids—Are you a mom with infant thru school age children wanting to meet other moms in our Parish? Want to find a great way to meet friends for both you and your children? Join our dynamic and energetic Moms and Kids ministry on Monday, June 15, at 10:00am at Calavera Hills Community Park. There are many other events throughout the month posted on our private Facebook page. Join us! Contact Jen Abelson at [email protected].
World Meeting of Families 2015—The World Meeting of Families (WMOF) will take place in Philadelphia September 22-27, 2015. The preparatory catechesis is available for purchase and is a great resource for reflecting on the theme: “Love Is Our Mission.” USCCB staff is offering reflections based on the catechesis for WMOF on the Marriage, Unique for a Reason (MUR) blog. On the internet, go to http://www.marriageuniqueforareason.org/category/world-meeting-of-families/.
Separated or Divorced? The Separated/Divorced Ministry of St. James Parish invites those going through the pain of separation and divorce to find help and healing in a supportive small group setting. Meetings are held each Sunday at 10:15am at St. James Catholic Church at 625 S. Nardo Ave., Solana Beach. Contact Frank Grant at 760-533-1520 or [email protected] for more information.
Bishops’ Letter on Marriage—Marriage—Similar, but Different: “Male-female complementarity is intrinsic to marriage. It is naturally ordered toward authentic union and the generation of new life. Children are meant to be the gift of the permanent and exclusive union of a husband and a wife. A child is meant to have a mother and a father.” To read the document go to http://www.usccb.org/loveandlife/.
Marriage Moments—A Trip Down Memory Lane #12. First Joint Purchase. Whether it was major (like a home), minor (like a book), or sentimental (like a pet), how you join your finances shows your values. What have you learned about joint decision making from that first purchase?
Parenting Pointers—Don’t think that you have to rush in with a solution to every problem your child has. Sometimes all that a child needs is your listening presence to figure out his or her own solution.
For more information, visit www.diocese-sdiego.org/Ministries/ Marriage and Family Life or call Jen Frost at 858-692-7438.
St. Bonaventure Clothing Drive Know someone who is cleaning out their closet...conducting a garage sale...or having an estate sale? Every November STM holds a collection of clothing and bedding to assist the Navajo Indians served by St. Bonaventure Indian Mission in New Mexico, where poverty runs rampant with unemployment over 60%. All serviceable bedding, shoes, and clothing, from infancy thru adult sizes are greatly needed. Perhaps you can reserve these items until November...or contact Deacon Tom at [email protected] or 760-727-8442 with questions or for assistance. Of the items God seeks each of us to do in life, helping those in need tops the list.
Thank you and God Bless you!
STM $crip News Thanks to all who support the Scrip program! A percentage of every Scrip gift card purchased benefits our Parish Mortgage/Building Completion Fund. Remember, Scrip is available for purchase FIVE ways:
1. Online—visit stmoside.org/scrip.html and look for the slider with the ShopwithScrip logo for more info!
2. On the Plaza after weekend Masses 3. Monday-Friday during business hours in the Parish Office 4. Email at [email protected] 5. Phone at 760-758-4100 x150
Orders may be picked up after Mass on the weekend or at the Parish Office during the week.
Vocations What to do if you think you have a calling to be a priest, religious, or deacon: 1. Pray over it. Ask God for guidance. 2. Pray over it. Listen for God’s response. (Prayer is always the
best way to determine any vocation...not just those in the Church.)
3. Ask questions. Find out what you will be getting into if you answer such a calling. The priests, nuns, and deacons in the Parish will always be happy to discuss your calling with you...so will the Office of Vocations at the Diocese...so will members of various orders.
4. Discuss it with family members or close friends whose opinions you value. They may have insights or questions that you have not thought of.
5. Do not be afraid to investigate such a calling.
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Parish Events
Women’s Guild News We are happy to announce that thanks to you, the Parishioners, and the hard work of the members of St. Thomas More’s Women’s Guild we are able to donate $21,000 to the Mortgage/ Building Completion Fund for our new Parish buildings. We appreciate your generous support throughout the year and want to let you know much you are a part of our gift to the Parish. We are indeed a Parish family.
The winners of the quilts, chosen at the Installation luncheon this weekend will be announced in next week’s bulletin. Thank you again to the Women’s Guild Quilters who donated them for the raffle. That fundraiser alone brought in $1,900. Again, thank you for your support.
Peace and joy. —Ann Buko, president
Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County Would you like to expand your social life and meet a group of interesting and friendly widowed people? On Sunday, June 14, CWWNC will be HERE at STM at 2:00pm for their General Meeting and Potluck. This would be a perfect time to get acquainted with our members from all of North County. For more information, call Leah Stevens at 760-630-0788. See the bulletin board on the lower level for our complete monthly calendar including communal Mass, dining out, theatre, dancing, bowling, hiking, golf, and bocce ball. RSVPs are required. Check our website at www.cwwnc.com.
For information, please contact Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 or [email protected]
STM GALA 2015
There is still room to sign up for the Pastor’s Dinner
and the Christmas Cookie Exchange
Pastor’s Dinner Sunday, July 19
3:00-6:00pm Green Dragon Tavern & Museum, Carlsbad
A replica of Boston’s original Green Dragon Tavern frequented by Sam Adams, Paul Revere, and others
$150 per person ($75 tax deductible) Reserve now Payments due by June 19!
Christmas Cookie Exchange
Saturday, December 19 12:00-2:00pm Bring 4 dozen cookies to exchange
Reserve now $20 Donation Requested
Pizza & Beer Party Sunday, November 1 1:00-4:00pm $50 per person ($25 tax deductible)
SOLD OUT! Payments due by October 1
Called to Be Merciful—Annual Catholic Appeal Assessment: $48,000 Collected to Date: $44,248 Families Pledged: 279 Average Pledge: $158.59
You can help! Visit stmoside.org for more information.
Men’s Fellowship Update “That Man is You!” is off for the summer, we will start up again with all new material in September.
We have canceled the “Second Friday of the Month” men’s get together to focus on a new avenue for Men’s Fellowship called “I Thirst”.
Many of the men in our Men’s Fellowship group get together on occasion to fellowship over a few beers at a local micro-brewery, or take a day hike, or go to a ball game together. If you would like to know what’s going on with the guys and perhaps join in on the fellowship, text @ithirst to 23559 and receive SMS text messages of all the happenings…
For more information, contact Deacon John at 760-758-4100 x104 or [email protected].
“A Closer Look” Tours Continue We provide the hard hats, you provide the closed-toe shoes! Weekly tours are offered following the 8:30am Mass and before the 10:30am Mass. To make a reservation, please contact Chris Smith at [email protected] or 760-758-4100 x120.
Spirited Seniors Summer Social The Spirited Seniors of St. Thomas More are invited to a Summer Social. Come and be part of this delightful evening. Thursday, June 18, 5:00-7:00pm, Parish Center lower level. The cost is $12 for members and $14 for guests. It will be catered by Bobby’s Hideaway Café. The deadline for reservations is June 9. Please put your registration request and your check made to St. Thomas More Spirited Seniors in an envelope marked Spirited Seniors Summer Social and return it to the offertory collection or Parish Office Box 12 by June 9. For more information, contact Jerry and Judy Buoniconti at 760-758-5113.
Heartnotes The St. Thomas More CPR Program instructors will offer three Saturday classes in June. Adult CPR classes will be held on June 13 and 27. There will be an Infant/Child class on June 20. Both classes include training in the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). To reserve a place, contact Dr. Phil Goscienski at 760-732-1414 or [email protected].
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Liturgy & Music Douglas Lynn Director of Liturgy & Music
If we allow it, the word of God penetrates our lives each month with the living, breathing presence of God. Through our active participation in the liturgy, we will listen to that word, and by God’s grace, our listening will be translated into active responsiveness to the overtures and challenges of the word.
When Episcopal priest and professor Barbara Brown Taylor shared her experience of God’s word, she called the Bible “a peculiarly holy book” (The Preaching Life, Cowley Pub., New York: 1993). She said that no other text had such authority over her; it interpreted her faster than she could interpret it. “The Bible speaks, not with the stuffy voice of some mummified sage but with the fresh, lively tones of someone who knows me here and now. Centuries-old passages become familiar and accumulate deeper meaning as I return to visit them again and again. They seem to grow between visits, so that each time I find something new that I never found before.” And so it is with a sense of anticipation and a desire for discovery that we approach the sacred texts for June.
At the beginning of the month, with the celebration of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, the two Testaments come together. The author of Exodus speaks of the covenant and its terms, while the Israelites promise active fidelity. Then the covenant is sealed with the blood of young bulls. As a fine segue to the Gospel, the author of Hebrews exclaims, “How much more will the blood of Christ cleanse our consciences!” Then the Marcan Jesus will declare, as he celebrates Passover with his own, “This is my blood of the covenant which will be shed for many.” Through Jesus’ Passover from death
to life, from suffering to glory, a new and everlasting covenant has been forged between God and humankind. Each time we gather to be fed by the bread of the word and the eucharistic bread and wine, that bond is reaffirmed, and we are transformed by the One who has fed us.
As we listen to the sacred texts for the other Sundays of June, we will notice that each of the first readings reminds us of the mightiness of God, and that God has taken the initiative in the ongoing relationship God has shared with humankind through the centuries. On June 14, Ezekiel will affirm that God was instrumental in establishing the nation of Israel and in reestablishing it after the exile. “As I the Lord have spoken, so will I do.” Once in a while, it might be good to remind ourselves that God is in charge and the world will continue to spin on its axis even if I am not at the center of it all. Job (June 21) learned that lesson through a lengthy series of daring arguments with God. In the end, he put his trust in God and acquiesced to God’s greater wisdom.
On the last Sunday of June, the sapiential author of Wisdom underscored the goodness of God and all that God created. Wisdom also affirms the truth that God created humankind in God’s own image and intended that human beings be imperishable, made for life and not for death.
In each of the second readings from June 7, 14, and 21, we will hear the voice of Paul as he encourages the believers in Corinth to live lives worthy of the gifts they have received from God in Christ. Let the love of Christ compel us toward goodness, justice and right, urges Paul. All of us who are in Christ—we are a new creation. Indeed, we are rich in every respect: in faith,
REVISITING THE WORD scripture themes for June
Upcoming Music
JUNE 14 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00pm
Cappella Choir
8:30am
Tower Bells
10:30am
Sanctuary Choir
Mark 14:22
discourse, knowledge, and love. When Paul’s words come alive yet again in our hearing, we are reminded that as long as we are breathing, we have the opportunity to make things right, to repent, to begin anew, and to stay the course.
In the Gospels for June, we will witness the Marcan Jesus at work, healing, teaching, speaking in parables, all the while revealing the extent of God’s love for sinners. Whether commanding the sea (June 21) or curing a woman who touched him (June 28), whether describing the kingdom as a mighty mustard bush with room for all (June 14) or raising to life the daughter of a synagogue official (June 28), in all he said and did, Jesus rendered glory to God and goodness to all of humanity.
As we listen to the sacred texts, and as we draw renewed inspiration from them, let us also allow the word of God to challenge us to follow Jesus more carefully. When we surrender in faith to God’s word, we are transformed. “Like a lifeline strung from the beginning of time to the end, God’s Words show us the way through all the storms of culture, nature, and history. They show us the way to the Word beyond all words” (Brown Taylor, op. cit.). Once we are there, no matter how circuitous the route we have taken, we will find ourselves at home and ever eager to listen, to learn, to love.
by Patricia Datchuck Sánchez and Rafael
Sánchez Alonso, from Celebration
June 2015, with permission.
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Faith Formation Debbie Fredette Director of Faith Formation
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Stewardship & Development Chris Smith Director of Stewardship & Development
It is always there, but often we do not slow down enough to become aware of it.
Help us to slow down and appreciate the gift of your presence,
and come to a deeper understanding of the movement of your Spirit
in our lives.
Help us recognize those moments when you rescued us, healed us,
and reconciled us.
Increase our trust in you, and show us how to reach beyond ourselves
to minister to others, and be better stewards and sacraments
of your presence each day.
We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
—ICSC Catholic Stewardship June e-bulletin (with permission)
“The promotion of the practice of stewardship is important for the mission of the Church and
for the spiritual well-being of each individual Christian. Everyone benefits from the sacrificial gift one makes of
their time, talent, and treasure.” —Pope Benedict XVI
TOWERS OF FAITH
Future Support & Estate Planning Options
Towers of Faith is a movement that has arisen due to the visionary leadership and generosity of several of our Parishioners. We stress that this is not about the gift amount, but rather the love and thought behind the gift.
These individuals (several anonymous) have included STM in their estate planning. This helps to ensure their ongoing support and a legacy for our Parish. Towers of Faith is a valuable portion of our future support.
Examples of the various future planning vehicles are:
Designated Beneficiary Accounts, Last Will and Testament, Living Trust, Life Insurance,
Stocks and Bonds, Real Estate, and Endowments.
Parishioners who have already included STM in their estate plans are Towers of Faith participants. If you are interested, please contact us. Your participation is most welcome and appreciated!
Please continue to support the Mortgage/Building Completion Fund!
St. Thomas More Catholic Church 9 June 7, 2015
News & Information from the Larger Church John Legend Concert to Support Solutions for Change—Difinitive Technology is hosting a benefit concert with John Legend. Ticket sales support Forte for Children, a long-time supporter of Solutions for Change. Come see John Legend on Friday, June 12 at 8:30pm at the Copley Symphony Hall in Downtown San Diego to support programs that support families and children at Solutions for Change.
Miles Christi Silent Weekend Retreat—June 26-28 for men, at Prince of Peace Abbey in Oceanside. The retreat follows the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignacius of Loyola. For more information, visit mileschristi.org or call 858-768-0872.
Shopportunity—Catholic Charities Thrift Store—Item donations appreciated. For more information, contact Yolanda Ungo, Program Manager, 760-631-2819.
Catholic Charities Food Resource Center Has Volunteer Opportunities for YOU!—Drivers, Daily Food Packers, Intake Workers, and Calfresh (food stamp) Advocate. For information call Marco Lemus at 760-631-4792.
Weekly Peaceful Prayer Vigil to End Abortion—Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00am, outside the clinic at 120 Craven Rd., San Marcos. For more information, contact Jane Kelleher at 760-822-7041.
Birth Choice Volunteer Counselors Training—Call Heidi at 760-744-1313 for details and to sign up. Birth Choice is a pro-life, Christ-centered pregnancy resource center offering free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, and options counseling for women in crisis. For more information, visit www.birthchoice.net.
Support Group for Separated/Divorced—An ongoing support group meeting Sundays at 10:15am at St. James Catholic Church in Solana Beach. For more information, contact Frank Grant at 760-533-1520 or [email protected].
Catholics Come Home Do you have a family member, friend, or co-worker who has left the Catholic Church? If so, encourage them to visit www.CatholicsComeHome.org.
St. Francis School is our Parish School!—Families from St. Thomas More are extended the same benefits and rewards as St. Francis Parishioners, including:
Parishioner priority for enrollment at St. Francis School, Equal tuition rates, Financial aid opportunities, and Fundraising support.
News from St. Francis Church 525 W. Vista Way, Vista ● 760-945-8000 ● stfrancis-vista.org
Catholic Radio—AM 1000/Sirius 130—San Diego Visit ihradio.com/sandiego
Memorials are a way of honoring those whom we love, whether they are living or deceased. Often, memorials are made for a special intention or in thanksgiving for a variety of blessings received from God.
Our Parish Campus will be a living memorial. All who help in building it will leave something to the community itself that will be used by generations to come. The good they do is not interred with them, but will remain to share in the divine activity of God here on earth.
Listed above are items still available for adoption.
All contributions will be recognized in a special memorial to be displayed in our Parish Memorial Garden.
For more information or to adopt an item, contact Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 or [email protected]
Memorial Item Donations Available
For more information on our progress, visit our website, stmoside.org, and click on New Construction.
Pipe Organ $850,000
Memorial Garden & Reflection Garden Landscape Concrete Walkways $80,000
Decomposed Granite Pathways with Header $24,000
Melrose Landscape Slope $15,000 Building Accent Lighting & Pole Fixtures $14,000
Drinking Fountains (2) 1 available
$2,500 /each
Audio Visual Systems
Sound and Video Mixing Board $12,000
Video Screen (Motorized 21-foot) $9,000
Sound System Base Speaker $8,000
Sound System Cabling $5,000
Overflow Parking Lot Mulch $3,500
Church Carillon System $11,000
Benches (7) 6 available
$2,500 /each
Audio Rack $1,500
Memorial Item Donations Partial
Pew Seating for the Church (1,000) 790 available $300 /each
Daily Mass Chapel and Choir Chairs (200) 108 available $300 /each
Religious Education/Faith Formation/Evangelization ........................................................... Rory Griffin 760-414-3939 Religious Education for Adolescents & Children (RE.A.CH) .............................................. Debbie Fredette 760-758-4100 x110 Liturgy of the Word for Children ........... Heidi Madden 760-529-2400 Sacramental Preparation.............. Debbie Fredette 760-758-4100 x110 RCIA ................................................. Kathleen Bell 760-809-6526 Moms & Kids ............................................. Jen Abelson 410-570-6962 ............................................................. Lia Haubert 949-322-6458 Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs ..... Regina Aulisio 760-295-5530 Youth Ministry ............................... Matt Franklin 760-758-4100 x161 High School ............................ Matt Franklin 760-758-4100 x161 Young Adults ........................... Matt Franklin 760-758-4100 x161 Religious Education for Adults ... Debbie Fredette 760-758-4100 x110 Bible Study............................................ Patt Goeltz 760-727-8442 Centering Prayer .................... Mary Williams 760-758-4100 x100 Men’s Fellowship ............. Dcn. John Fredette 760-758-4100 x132 Women’s Ministry ................ Debbie Fredette 760-758-4100 x110 Vocations ............................... Dcn. Tom & Patt Goeltz 760-727-8442 Liturgy ........................................................ Kathy Arciero 760-231-1022 Art & Environment ................................ Kathy Arciero 760-231-1022 Bereavement Ministry ........... Sr. Maureen Brown 760-758-4100 x131 Eucharistic Adoration ........................................................... Available Interior Design Team ................. Pat & Phil Goscienski 760-732-1414 Liturgical Ministries ....................... Douglas Lynn 760-758-4100 x140 Music Ministry ............................... Douglas Lynn 760-758-4100 x140 Sacristans—Altar Guild ............................... Pina Shaw 760-473-7227 Sacristans—Altar Linens ......................... Anna Meyers 760-727-4998 Marriage & Family Life ..................................... Jen Frost 858-692-7438 Bringing the Celebration Home ...................... Jen Frost 858-692-7438 Diocesan Liaison .................................. Andrea Spencer 760-560-6540 Family Services .............. Rev. Michael Ratajczak 760-758-4100 x100 Marriage Preparation ...... Rev. Michael Ratajczak 760-758-4100 x100 Widows & Widowers of North County ....... Carol Kope 760-726-0533 .................................................. Germaine Wilmott 760-758-9949 Parish Organizations & Events ......... Lisa & Pat Attardo 760-940-1505 Annual Gala ...................................... Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 Historian/Archives ............................. Brandon Oswald 760-845-5450 Knights of Columbus ............................... John Murphy 760-497-6117 Social Activities ............................ Henny Jocelyn 760-758-4100 x100 Spirited Seniors .............................. Jim & Marilyn Day 760-509-4545
Treasures Rummage Sale ......... John & Wendy Murphy 760-497-6117 Walking Ministry ........................................... Diane Pal 760-815-2519 Women’s Guild ...................................... Kathy Gerhard 760-732-5951 Social Ministries ....................... Cherie & Greg Abrahms 760-598-6776 Blood Drive ............................. Stacey & Morgan Espe 760-224-2699 Brother Benno’s Collection ............... Dcn. Tom Goeltz 760-727-8442 Brother Benno’s Kitchen Server .............. George Jones 760-940-9288 Christmas Angel Ministry ........... Kevin & Lisa Seufert 760-732-5965 CPR/AED Classes................................ Phil Goscienski 760-732-1414 Culture of Life ......................................... Jane Kelleher 760-822-7041 Disability Facilitation .............................. Ann Eriksson 760-599-7151 Jail Ministry .................................. Rita McCarthy 760-758-4100 x100 Prayer Request Line .......................................Pat Wong 760-806-1310 ...................................................... Norma Flanagan 760-630-0180 Project Linus ............................................. Mary Coxon 760-599-8760 Social Justice Committee ........................... Henri Black 760-758-8137 Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice ........................................................ Joyce Meehan 760-724-4974 JustFaith Activities ......... Sr. Maureen Brown 760-758-4100 x131 San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP) .............................................. Craig & Mary Castle 760-727-3097 Solutions for Change .................... Kevin & Lyn Leahy 760-643-0872 Family Shoe Ministry .......... Rick & Heidi Madden 760-470-4998 St. Bonaventure Mission .................... Dcn. Tom Goeltz 760-727-8442 Office Support ................................... Henny Jocelyn 760-758-4100 x100 General Support ............................ Henny Jocelyn 760-758-4100 x100 Chair Set-Up ............................. Lorraine Doering 760-758-4100 x102 Kitchen Manager.............................Rebecca Eyer 760-758-4100 x100 Diocesan Pastoral Council Liaison ........ Masako Streling 760-295-2594
Development Council Committees Annual Catholic Appeal .................. Flora Fallone 760-758-4100 x100 New Construction .................................... Brian Leahey 760-224-1674 Parish Membership .......................... Valerie Thompson 760-630-1703 Planned Giving ................................. Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 Publicity/Public Relations ........................ Jane Gladden 760-659-6168 Scrip Sales ............................................... Mike Nichols 760-727-7522 ..................................................... Andrea Sweeney 760-216-6389 Stewardship ...................................... Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 Vehicle Donations .............................. Diana Diaz 760-758-4100 x100 Welcome Ministry ............................ Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120
Updated 06/07/2015
Pastoral Staff Rev. Michael Ratajczak, Pastor ........................................................................ 760-758-4100 x100 ............................................ [email protected] Rev. Karl Bauer, Senior Priest .......................................................................... 760-758-4100 x133 ................................................. [email protected] Dcn. John Fredette ............................................................................................ 760-758-4100 x132 .................................................. [email protected] Dcn. Tom Goeltz .............................................................................................. 760-758-4100 x100 ............................................ [email protected] Sr. Maureen Brown, Pastoral Associate ............................................................ 760-758-4100 x131 .......................................... [email protected] Dcn. John Fredette, Business Manager ............................................................. 760-758-4100 x104 ................................................... [email protected] Debbie Fredette, Director of Faith Formation ................................................... 760-758-4100 x110 .............................................. [email protected] Matt Franklin, Youth Advocate ....................................................................... 760-758-4100 x161 .................................................. [email protected] Stacey Griffin, Faith Formation Office Assistant ............................................ 760-758-4100 x110 .............................................. [email protected] Douglas Lynn, Director of Liturgy and Music .................................................. 760-758-4100 x140 ............................................ [email protected] Kathy Santy, Assistant Music Director ............................................................ 760-758-4100 x100 ................................................ [email protected] Sally Fay, Organist/Choir Accompanist .......................................................... 760-758-4100 x100 ................................................. [email protected] Chris Smith, Director of Stewardship and Development .................................. 760-758-4100 x120 ................................................ [email protected] Joe Garcia, Director of Maintenance ................................................................ 760-758-4100 x151 ................................................... [email protected] Henny Jocelyn, Receptionist/Secretary ............................................................. 760-758-4100 x100 ............................................... [email protected] Lorraine Doering, Parish Office Technician ..................................................... 760-758-4100 x102 ........................................... [email protected] Brian Leahey, Director of Construction ............................................................ 760-758-4100 x152 ................................................ [email protected]
1450 SOUTH MELROSE DRIVE · OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 · PHONE: 760- 758-4100 · FAX: 760- 758-4165 www.stmoside.org • [email protected]
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