December 17, 2017 Page 1 SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 10800 HENDERSON RD., VENTURA, CA 93004 (805) 647-3235; FAX (805) 647-8087 Visit us on the WEB at: www.sacredheartventura.org Email us at: [email protected]Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Saturday Closed & Sunday 8:00AM - 2PM Rev. Al Ezeonyeka, Administrator - Rev. Carlos Macias, LC, Associate Pastor - Rev. Daniel O’Sullivan, Pastor Emeritus SACRED HEART SCHOOL 10770 Henderson Rd., Ventura, CA 93004 (805) 647-6174 Third Sunday of Advent Tercer domingo de Adviento “It is not what you do on the outside, but what you do on the inside that matters.” —Fr. Stephen Coffey ,OSB Cam Gaudete Sunday 2017
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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 10800 HENDERSON RD., VENTURA, CA 93004 (805) 647-3235; FAX (805) 647-8087
Visit us on the WEB at: www.sacredheartventura.org Email us at: [email protected] Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Saturday Closed & Sunday 8:00AM - 2PM
Rev. Al Ezeonyeka, Administrator - Rev. Carlos Macias, LC, Associate Pastor - Rev. Daniel O’Sullivan, Pastor Emeritus
SACRED HEART SCHOOL 10770 Henderson Rd., Ventura, CA 93004 (805) 647-6174
Third Sunday of Advent Tercer domingo de Adviento
“It is not what you do on the outside,
but what you do on the inside that matters.”
—Fr. Stephen Coffey ,OSB Cam
Gaudete Sunday 2017
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17 de diciembre de 2017 Vivan siempre alegres, oren sin cesar.
— 1 Tesalonicenses 5:16
From the Desk of Fr. Al Ezeonyeka
Desde el escritorio de Fr. Al Ezeonyeka
December 17, 2017 Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing.
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
Matters of the Heart
I have had the blessing of attending many preached retreats since I gave my life to Christ. Some of them have been memorable in that they really had impacts in my life. Memorable retreats, like good sermons, are hard to come by. For me, a memorable retreat is the one that leaves an imprint in my heart, helps me gain clarity in my understanding of God and improves my spiritual life. The impact of the last two parish missions or retreats at Sacred Heart Church will remain with me for a very long time. For instance, since I listened to Fr. Michael 'Tega Akpoghiran, OP, explain the connection between parts of the Mass and the actions of Jesus during his passion, I have become more conscientious of what I say and do during the Mass. Sometimes, his words re-echo in my ears while I said the Mass. During this Advent retreat, Fr. Stephen Coffey’s talk focused on “An Advent Journey into the Heart of Christmas.” “Sometimes,” He said, “the longest journey can be from the head to the heart.” He explained that unless the journey is earnestly made in our hearts, it’s hard to make it in reality.” Using Prophet Isaiah, John the Baptist, Joseph and Mary he ex-rayed our hearts pointing out that the ultimate goal of spiritual or Christian life is a union between our hearts and the heart of Jesus – an alignment of hearts. “It is not what you do on the outside, but what you do on the inside” that matters to God. Fr. Coffey goes on to cite St. Augustine who said that, “Mary conceived Christ in her heart long before she conceived him in her womb.” Here is the point Fr. Coffey really wants to get across to all of us: unless the journey of Advent is made in our hearts, it will never be made in reality; unless Christ is conceived in our hearts, he will never be in our Christmas. Christ is conceived in our hearts at the point of metanoia (i.e., conversion, repentance or a life-changing encounter with Jesus). This is the role that St. John the Baptist plays. He is the voice that cries, “Prepare the way for the Lord…” Mark 1:3. “The way” is the way to your heart. To experience metanoia or a life-changing encounter with Jesus, you have to open your heart and ask Jesus to come in. Ask and you will receive. Pray, every day, “Jesus, Son of God, come into my life today.” Repeat this prayer as often and as long as possible and you soon have the most transforming experience of your life.
Asuntos del Corazón
He tenido la bendición de asistir a muchos retiros predicados desde que entregué mi vida a Cristo. Algunos de ellos han sido memorables porque realmente tuvieron un impacto en mi vida. Retiros memorables, como buenos sermones, son difíciles de conseguir. Para mí, un retiro memorable es el que deja una huella en mi corazón, me ayuda a ganar claridad en mi comprensión de Dios y mejora mi vida espiritual. El impacto de las dos últimas misiones parroquiales o retiros en la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón permanecerá conmigo por un largo tiempo. Por ejemplo, desde que escuché al Padre. Michael Tega Akpoghiran, OP, explica la conexión entre partes de la misa y las acciones de Jesús durante su pasión, me he vuelto más conciente de lo que digo y hago durante la misa. A veces, sus palabras resuenan en mis oídos mientras digo la misa.
Durante este retiro de Adviento, el Padre Stephen Coffey se centró en "Un viaje de Adviento al corazón de la Navidad". "Algunas veces", dijo, "el viaje más largo puede ser desde la cabeza hasta el corazón". Explicó que a menos que el viaje se haga con seriedad en nuestros corazones, es difícil hacerlo en la realidad ". Utilizando el profeta Isaías, Juan el Bautista, José y María, exilió nuestros corazones señalando que el objetivo final de la vida espiritual o cristiana es la unión entre nuestros corazones y el corazón de Jesús: un alineación de corazones. "No es lo que haces en el exterior, sino lo que haces en el interior" lo que le importa a Dios. Padre Coffey continúa citando a San Agustín, quien dijo que "María concibió a Cristo en su corazón mucho antes de que ella lo concibiera en su vientre".
Aquí está el punto. Padre Coffey realmente quiere llegar a todos nosotros: a menos que el viaje de Adviento se haga en nuestros corazones, nunca se hará en la realidad; a menos que Cristo sea concebido en nuestros corazones, nunca estará en nuestra Navidad. Cristo está concebido en nuestros corazones en el punto de metanoia (es decir, conversión, arrepentimiento o un encuentro que cambia la vida con Jesús). Este es el papel que toma San Juan el Bautista. Él es la voz que grita: "Prepara el camino para el Señor ..." Marcos 1: 3. "El camino" es el camino hacia tu corazón. Para experimentar la metanoia o un encuentro que cambia la vida con Jesús, debes abrir tu corazón y pedirle a Jesús que entre. Pide y recibirás. Ora, todos los días, "Jesús, Hijo de Dios, ven a mi vida hoy". Repite esta oración con la mayor frecuencia posible y pronto tendrás la experiencia más transformadora de tu vida.
Classes this week: There are no classes this week due to CHRISTMAS BREAK. We wish our families and volunteers a restful, healthy and blessed holiday season. Classes will resume Sunday, January 7th. There is no mass attendance during the holiday break. Mass attendance will resume the weekend of January 7th. We sincerely hope to see all our families at mass during this important season of the year. Congratulations to second year students who successfully completed the first confession interview. Thank you to the families who provide support and participation in making sacramental preparation and important life event. Reminder to first year students and their families that first year interviews begin January 7th. Mass and class attendance will be checked, completed student work given, family information checked, second year registration and information for baptism given. Students are expected to recite the SIGN OF THE CROSS, ANGEL OF GOD, LORD HAVE MERCY. Thank you to parishioners who have donated generously to our program throughout the year. We are in need of ASTROBRIGHT RED, PURPLE AND MULTI-COLOR copy paper (from Office Depot). We also could use a welded, two-sided library cart (gently-used or Amazon). For December 17th: 1. Share a time when you clearly felt your actions and words were a reflection of Christ. 2. What were some of the ways the church service today reflected Christ’s light in deed and symbol?
This past week, like many of you, I have been contemplating life in the wake of the fires. I have heard many people share many different thoughts and of course everyone is entitled to their own opinions. This past weekend we took our teens away from the fires to Frazier Park for their retreat and needless to say it was a huge success! As we got there I stressed to the teens how important this weekend was especially in the wake of the ongoing fires. We take life for granted and need to slow down from time to time and be thankful for what we have. It shouldn’t take a natural disaster for us to evaluate life, however this should be a constant thing we do in our life. I challenged my teens as I challenge you all now, take time in your life to appreciate what you have and look to see what’s truly important in your life.
Cantors needed! If you are interested in being a part of the church choir we welcome you. For more information call Steve Hinojosa, music director at 647-3235 ext: 314
Advent 2017
Penance Service
Deanery III
Santa Barbara Pastoral Region
Join us to prepare and celebrate the joy of the Birth
of the Messiah at Christmas. Be cleansed from im-
purities that separate us from our good and merciful
God.
Dec. 18, Mon Santa Clara, Oxnard at 6:30 PM
Dec. 19, Tues Mission San Buenaventura at 7 PM
Dec. 19, Tues St. Francis of Assisi, Fillmore at 7 PM
Dec. 20, Wed St. Sebastian, Santa Paula at 7 PM
WORDS OF WISDOM….
“Your life doesn’t get better by chance. It gets better by change.” ~ Jim Rohn
"Tu vida no mejora por casualidad.
Se mejora con el cambio ". ~ Jim Rohn
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Friday 9 a.m. — Saturday 8:30 a.m.
If you find it impossible to pray, hide behind your good angel and charge him to pray in your stead. –St. John Vianney
Come and spend an hour in adoration of our Savior on Friday at 9, 10, 11 am or 12 pm. Call Rachel 659-3785
Friday Holy Hour is at 7 p.m. Español is recited on the 1st & last Friday of each month. All other
Friday’s are in English.
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Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 5:30 pm (Sat) † Dominick Ciuffetelli 7:30 am † Mary & Ruben Navarro 9:00 am † Andy Smith 10:30 am - David Brady 12:00 pm † Eduwiges Nieto 5:30 pm † Frank & Lupe Donate
Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 7:00 am † Jack Garcia 8:30 am † Art Smith
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 7:00 am † Jack Garcia 8:30 am † Jack Garcia
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 7:00 am † Mary & Larry Navarro 8:30 am † Sylvia Villa 7:00 pm
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 7:00 am † Don Reiman 8:30 am † Cynithia Lloyd-Butler
Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 7:00 am † Golubski Family 8:30 am † Gloria Genaro 7:00 pm Holy Hour/ Confessions
Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 8:30 am - Timothy Buckley Jr.
WEEKLY COLLECTION Colección Semanal
SUNDAY, December 10, 2017
Parish Support: $18,816.20 Cap Improve: $ 1,380.00 School Support: $ 325.00 SVdP: $ 1,210.00 Children’s: $ 63.00 YM Support:$ 100.00 Thomas Fire: $ 150.00 Holy Day: $ 977.00 Christmas: $ 210.00 RE Support: $ 100.00 Thanksgiving: $ 20.00 Human Dev. $ 241.00 Rel. Ret. $ 1,640.00 Fr. Eugen Solar:$ 56.00 Fr. Eugen Sch: $ 230.00 Misc. $ 414.68
The Parish Offices will be closing at 1pm on Friday, December 22nd and will be closed December 23rd-26th for the Christmas Holiday. The parish office will reopen Wednesday December 27. The offices will also be closing at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 29th and will be
closed on, December 31, January 1 & 2 for the New Year Holiday and will reopen Wednesday January 3rd. La oficina parroquial cierra a la 1 p.m. el viernes, 22 de diciembre y estará cerrado los dias 24, 25 y 26 de diciembre para la fiesta Navideña y reabrirá el miércoles 27 de diciembre. La oficina tambien cierra a la 1 p.m. el viernes 29 de diciembre y estará cerrado el 31 de diciembre y el 1 y 2 de enero para la fiesta del Año Nuevo. La oficina parroquial reabrirá el miércoles 3 de enero.
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Consoling the Heart of Jesus
A 10 Week Small Group Retreat
Hosted by: Sacred Heart Catholic
Church ALPHA Ministry Fr.
Michael Gaitley, MIC - DVD
Presentation
Live the complete Catholic life of
faith, charity and the sacraments.
Begins January 8, 2018 Mondays from 6:30pm –
8:00pm Sacred Heart Church 10800 Henderson Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004 - Biedermann Hall with dinner
sharing provided. All parishioners are invited! The
program includes weekly readings form the book
Consoling The Heart of Jesus by Fr. Michael Gaitley,
MIC, a weekly lesson with questions in the participant
workbook, prayer and small group sharing. Fee $30.
for materials to be ordered in advance. Please register!
Registration Forms are available in the Parish Office.
Financial assistance available. LIMITED supplies for
purchase at meetings. Don’t miss out on this
wonderful faith sharing esperience! Start 2018 with 10
weeks of prayer and spiritual blessings that leads into
Thomas Fire Archbishop José H. Gomez asks all people of faith and good-will to join him in offering prayers and support for all our brothers and sisters affected by the wildfires in Ventura, Santa Barbara and LA Counties:
“Friends, join me please in praying for our brothers and sisters who are facing devastating fires and high winds. Let us pray for the families and their homes and also for the firefighters and rescue workers. May God keep them all safe and put an end to these fires.” The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is providing support to the communities affected by the fires through Catholic Charities of Los Angeles and our local parishes and schools. A special fund has been established to help those impacted by the fires. Donations can be made at www.archla.org/fires.
For those who wish to donate material goods: Clothing, blankets, food and personal supplies, at your nearest Catholic Charities drop off location by telling them that it is for the “Thomas Fire”
In-kind items for Ventura County fire victims can be sent to: Catholic Charities’ Ventura Community Services Center 303 North Ventura Avenue Ventura CA 93001-1936 (805) 643-4694 (Contact: Rick Raine) For those who wish to provide immediate financial support: Immediate financial support will be provided through the Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity. The goal of the Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity is service to the "neediest of the needy” and those for whom no other resources exist and donations are tax deductible. These gifts can be made in three ways:
A simple envelope with your donation can be placed in the normal Sunday collection. Please make the notation “Thomas Fire” along with your full name & envelope number.
Checks can be made directly to:
Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity 3424 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 (for more information call: 213-637-7438)
Checks can be made out to: Santa Barbara Pastoral Region c/o Thomas Fire 3240 Calle Pinon Santa Barbara, CA 93015 There are also resources available from city and county agencies for those who are in the evacuation zones. You can find more information regarding where to get help if you are affected by the fires at the following links: http://vcfd.org/
Sacred Heart Council Knights of Columbus invite you to their New Year’s Eve dinner dance in Biedermann Hall. Doors open at 6. No host bar all night. Dinner served 7-9. Champagne
at midnight. Cost is $50 per person or a table of 8 for $335. Dance only (after 9 pm) is $25. Tickets will be sold after the Sunday masses on the 10th, 17th & 24th More information: Grand Knight Mike Kipp
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An Italian Catholic Federation Thank You The Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) Branch 169 wishes to thank the ICF members, Thursday Morning Bible Study members, and various parish members for their generous support of our toy drive. Mary Poe, who headed our
drive, collected over 200 toys and monetary donations. The ICF supported the first Annual Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Holiday Party in support of their Thalassemia patients. As always, the Knights of Columbus members came through with a very generous monetary donation and toys. Thank you, again, to all who helped us in this very important endeavor.
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SACRED HEART PARISH OFFICES
OFFICE STAFF: 647-3235 Karen Oishi, Office Manager Ext. 301 Vivian Nichols, Business Manager Ext. 305 Aurora Gonzales, Secretary Ext. 300 Gema Servin de la Mora, Bulletin Editor Ext. 304
SACRED HEART SCHOOL: 647-6174 Christine Benner, Principal
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: 647-3235 Sister Margaret Mary Scott, S.N.D., Director Ext. 306
HISPANIC MINISTRY (Ministerio Hispano): 647-3235 Deacon Fernando Flores, Director Ext. 311
YOUTH MINISTRY: 647-3235 Justin Wilburn Ext. 313
PLANT MANAGER\SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR 797-4474 Don Mulville
SCRIP OFFICE: 647-0713 Shaune Ramirez
CORDINADORES DE LITURGIA
LECTORES: Jose Cancino 525-4327 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA: Maria Lopez 433-1944 Roberto Sanchez 448-9965 UJIERES: José Arambula 647-1351 SERVIDORES DEL ALTAR: Alicia Mendez 701-9406 MINISTERIO DE MUSICA: 647-3235 Dcn. Fernando Flores Ext. 311 CORO: Hector Reyes 701-2253 BAUTIZOS: 647-3235 Dcn. Fernando Flores Ext. 311 RICA (Iniciación Cristiana): Rosa Flores 701-7753
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
ALTAR SERVERS MINISTRY: 525-0010 Sandie Dominguez BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: 382-6816 Terri Conforti INFANT BAPTISMS: 382-6816 Dcn. Phil Conforti LECTOR COORDINATOR: 644-4586 Joann Abing LITURGY COORDINATOR: 647-3235 EUCHARISTIC COORDINATOR: 647-3235 Carol Roth MARRIAGE COORDINATOR: Carmen Gomez Lee 647-4843 MINISTRY TO THE SICK: 525-0010 Sandie Dominguez, Facilitator USHERS MINISTRY: 647-4843 Joe Lee MUSIC DIRECTOR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR: 647-3235 Steve Hinojosa Ext. 314 R.C.I.A. ADULT ED: 647-3235
ORGANIZATIONS
BIBLE STUDY 647-3235 BLUE ARMY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA Barbara Rodriguez 647-1842 Mary Guerrero (Español) 755-3281 CUB SCOUTS 647-5641 Therese Palmisano DETENTION MINISTRY 340-3983 Rick Goulette EUCHARISTIC APOSTLES OF DIVINE MERCY 647-3086 Bob & Zaida Worthley Vicky Spicer (Divina Misericordia) 202-9555 FAMILY TO FAMILY 650-8557 Nita Perkins FINANCE COUNCIL 659-3839 Cindy Fanning FOOD PANTRY 323-5946 Dennis Braney GUADALUPANAS 647-1609 Amelia Mijares HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE 647-3206 Patrick Manning ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION 659-2255 Carol Eller JOVENES ADULTOS PARA CRISTO 641-2194 (Young Adults for Christ) Esteban Arambula, Coordinator KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 795-1512 Mike Kipp, Grand Knight PARENT TEACHER COUNCIL 647-6174 Anna Jordon, President RESPECT LIFE 647-7306 Wilhelmina Stoll SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN 647-3235 Liz Hoffman SENIOR ASSISTANCE 647-1842 Barbara Rodriguez ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 216-2787 Person on call WELCOMING MINISTRY 647-6818 George Cady
Morning Prayer: Monday - Friday 6:40 am, 8:15 am Rosary: Monday—Friday 6:25 am 9:00 am Saturday 6:00 am * Sunday 7:00am Holy Hour: Friday 7-8 p.m. in English except for the first & last Friday of the Month. Hora Santa: Primero y Ultimo Viernes del mes en Español Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary: Friday 3 p.m.
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