Sacred Heart Parish 22 Stone Street, Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 424-1959 Fr. Manny Recera, Pastor Deacon Rick Gutierrez Deacon David Lansford Fr. Robby Sullivan, Parochial Vicar Deacon Morton Zabala

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The Epiphany of the Lord

La Epifanía del Señor

January 7, 2018

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Isn’t it amazing in this scien fic and sophis cated age that we are all so interested in stars, horoscope and astrological signs. All of us are pleased when we read that something spectacular will happen. The Magi’s journey across mountains and deserts, following the star, echoes in our hearts. We feel that we

have our own star to follow - a yearning deep down within our being for meaning, truth and happiness, an individual path in life which we alone are called to tread. When the Magi found the child Jesus, it was highly unlikely that they saw an infant with a halo who was clearly recognizable as the Son of God. I believe they saw just another ny child because that was all their natural eyes could see. However, with their eyes of faith they were able to see beneath the surface of appearance and recognize, in this Child, God’s light which had come into the world. Ever a erwards, they were not guided by a star in the sky but the light of this Child, whom they saw as the Savior of the world.

We too have been given the eyes to keep us on course as we follow Christ along the highways and byways of life, across the desert paths of loneliness, pain failure and illness. There is something beau ful about the story of the 3 Kings. Those Wise Men of yesterday represent all of us on our spiritual journey and adventure which goes on as long as our life lasts. We are to be Wise Men or people for our day, making Jesus visible to the whole world as an image of God and our Savior and Redeemer. Our special role is to make Jesus known along the pathways of life by being open and recep ve to His work or ministry. The Wise Men did not come to Jesus empty-handed, but with gi s especially chosen which best expressed the reason for their search, and neither must we come empty-handed. We may not have gold, frankincense or myrrh, but we can bring the gi of ourselves as a human person gra ed into Christ. This very selfless gi is something more precious, as it never wears out.

The Church wants us all to rejoice for this is the day when we proclaim to all the world that Jesus came to show to all the world that He is the Savior to all humanity of different cultures. Christmas for the Wise Men and for us all is all about making two journeys: the journey to Bethlehem to find Jesus, and the way home by a different route. We are all making a journey home through life. Having found Bethlehem, let us hope that at the end of life’s journey we will be met once more by Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

Yours in Christ, Fr. Manny Recera

¿No es asombroso en esta era cien fica y sofis cada que todos estamos tan interesados en las estrellas, el horóscopo y los signos astrológicos? Todos nos complacemos cuando leemos que algo espectacular sucederá. El viaje de los Reyes Magos a través de las montañas y los desiertos, siguiendo a la estrella, hace eco en nuestros corazones. Sen mos que tenemos nuestra propia estrella que seguir, un anhelo profundo en nuestro ser por el significado, la verdad y la felicidad, un camino individual en la vida únicamente para cada uno de nosotros. Cuando los Reyes Magos encontraron al niño Jesús, era altamente improbable que vieran a un bebé que fuera reconocible como el Hijo de Dios. Creo que vieron a un niño pequeño porque eso era todo lo que sus ojos naturales podían ver. Sin embargo, con sus ojos de fe, pudieron ver debajo de la superficie de la apariencia y reconocer, en este Niño, la luz de Dios que había venido al mundo. Más tarde, no fueron guiados por una estrella en el cielo, sino por la luz de este Niño, a quien vieron como el Salvador del mundo.

A nosotros también nos han dado los ojos para mantenernos en curso mientras seguimos a Cristo a lo largo de las carreteras y caminos de la vida, a través de los senderos del desierto de la soledad, el dolor y la enfermedad. Hay algo hermoso en la historia de los tres Reyes. Esos sabios de ayer nos representan a todos en nuestro viaje espiritual y aventura que con núa mientras dure nuestra vida. Hay algo hermoso en la historia de los tres Reyes. Esos sabios de ayer nos representan a todos en nuestro viaje espiritual y aventura que con núa mientras dure nuestra vida. Debemos ser personas sabias en este empo, viviendo el ejemplo de Jesús, siempre visible para todo el mundo como imagen de Dios y como nuestro Salvador y Redentor. Nuestro papel especial es hacer conocer a Jesús a lo largo de los senderos de la vida al ser abierto y recep vo a su trabajo o ministerio. Los Sabios no vinieron a Jesús con las manos vacías, sino con los dones especialmente escogidos que mejor expresaron el mo vo de su búsqueda, y tampoco debemos venir con las manos vacías. Pero con regalos especialmente elegidos que mejor expresan el mo vo de su búsqueda, y tampoco debemos venir con las manos vacías. Puede ser que no tengamos oro, incienso o mirra, pero podemos traer el regalo de nosotros mismos como persona humana injertada en Cristo. Este regalo des interesado es algo más precioso, ya que nunca se desgasta. La Iglesia quiere que todos nos regocijemos porque este es el día en que proclamamos a todo el mundo que Jesús vino a mostrar a todo el mundo que Él es el Salvador de toda la humanidad de las diferentes culturas. La Navidad para los sabios y para todos nosotros se trata de hacer dos viajes: el viaje a Belén para encontrar a Jesús, y el camino a casa por una ruta diferente. Todos estamos haciendo un viaje a casa a través de la vida. Después de haber encontrado Belén, esperemos que al final del viaje de la vida nos encontremos una vez más con Jesús, María y José.

Tuyo en Cristo, P. Manny Recera

READINGS FOR THE WEEK LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS

Prayer / Worship / Mass / Treasure

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7

7:00 am †Frank Cristofano (JO) 9:00 am †Sacred Heart Burials (RS) 11:00 am People of the Parish(MR) 1:00 pm †Maria Lopez Orozco (RS) 5:00 pm †All Souls/Dorothy Frassetto (MR) 7:00 pm †Cayetano Padilla (RS) MONDAY, JANUARY 8

7:00 am †Ricardo Paglinawan (MR) 12:15 pm †Msgr. Eamon MacMahon (MR) TUESDAY, JANUARY 9

7:00 am †Ricardo Paglinawan (MR) 12:15 pm Evelyn Avila (MR) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10

7:00 am †Alice Hill (RS) 12:15 pm †Ricardo Paglinawan (RS) THURSDAY, JANUARY 11

7:00 am †Nick Scarpello (JO) 12:15 pm †Ricardo Paglinawan (RS) 7:00 pm †Raul Jimenez (RS) FRIDAY, JANUARY 12

7:00 am Sylvia Garland (RS) 12:15 pm †Guillermo Orozco (MR) SATURDAY, JANUARY 13

7:00 am †Ricardo Paglinawan (RS) 5:00 pm †Jose Salvador Arredondo Negrete (MR) 7:00 pm †Miguel Martinez (MR) SUNDAY, JANUARY 14

7:00 am †Arcelia Rudy (RS) 9:00 am †Heidi Frontani (MR) 11:00 am †Feliciano Quiambao (RS) 1:00 pm People of the Parish (MR) 5:00 pm †Sebastian Balch (MR) 7:00 pm †Miguel Alcala (RS) …………………………………………….

Fr. Manny ……………...…………………….………MR

Fr. Robby …………...……………….………………..RS

Fr. Joseph Occhuito…………………………………...JO † deceased/difuntos

Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7, Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Mk 1:29‑39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Mk 1:40‑45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mk 2:1‑12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Mk 2:13‑17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

Lunes: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Mc 1:7-11 Martes: 1 Sm 1:9-20; Mc 1:21-28 Miércoles: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Mc 1:29-39 Jueves: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Mc 1:40-45 Viernes: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mc 2:1-12 Sábado: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Mc 2:13-17 Domingo: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

Total Ordinary Sunday Collections needed weekly to meet our expenses: $10,000 Beginning of a new fiscal year: September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018 Total 17 weeks into our fiscal year: $ 153,340.59 Ordinary Sunday Collections Total 18 weeks into our fiscal year: $ 159,400.89

Ordinary Sunday Collections:

Special Collection:

If you are interested in electronic giving, please contact Arlala Sheppard 424-1959.

STEWARDSHIP REPORT REPORTE DE ADMINISTRACION

Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week Monday: The Baptism of the Lord Tuesday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins Saturday: St. Hilary; Blessed Virgin Mary

Domingo: La Epifanía del Señor; Semana Nacional de la Migración; Lunes: El Bautismo del Señor Martes: Primera Semana del Tiempo Ordinario Sábado: San Hilario; Santa María

Plate …………… $ 5,935.00 Electronic (84 donors) …………... $ 125.30 Total $ 6,060.30

Thursday-Friday Masses ………….… $ 159.00

SHS Tuition Assistance $ 1,729.65 Solemnity of Mary …………... $ 817.25

4th Sunday of Advent Plate …………… $ 4,175.49 4th Sunday of Advent Electronic (84 donors)

…………... $ 938.82

Total $ 5,114.31

Christmas Masses …………… $ 21,568.18 Christmas Electronic (85 donors) …………... $ 1,383.92 Total Christmas $ 22,952.10

Thursday-Friday Masses ……………. $ 551.00

EVENTS IN OUR PARISH

QUÉ PASA EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA

Saturday (Sábado) 01-06-2018 and Sunday (Domingo) 01-07-2018

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COLECTA ESPECIAL PARA LA EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA

Tuesday (Martes) 01-09-2018 NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP after 7am Mass NOVENA A NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL PERPETUO SOCORRO después de la Misa de 7am

Thursday (Jueves) 01-11-2018 ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT after 7am MASS until 12:00 Noon and 5-7:00 p.m. ADORACIÓN AL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO: Después de la Misa de 7am hasta las 12:00 del medio día y de 5 a 7 p.m.

Friday (Viernes) 01-12-2018 SACRED HEART NOVENA PRAYERS before the 12:15 pm Mass NOVENA EN HONOR AL SAGRADO CORAZON antes de la Misa de 12:15 pm

Saturday (Sábado) 01-13-2018 and Sunday (Domingo) 01-14-2018

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR AGED AND INFIRM PRIESTS COLECTA ESPECIAL PARA LA FONDO DE RETIRO PARA DE EDAD Y SACERDOTES ENFERMOS

FROM THE RCIA TEAM: If you or someone you know is interested in completing their sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church (Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation) now is the perfect time to ask about the process and learn what is involved. A new inquiry season for the RCIA will start on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 10-11 a.m. in the Parish Center. Please call the RCIA team at 772-8226 or RCIA.93901@gmail.com for more details.

JOIN FR. LARRY RICHARDS and other spirit-filled speakers at

the 20TH ANNUAL MARIAN EUCHARISTIC

CONFERENCE JANUARY 12, 13,

14, 2018 St. Rose of Lima Church Hall, Paso Robles, CA We have added a Teen Track this year. For more information call Jacob at 805-466-0849. Visit our website at ccmec.org for speakers and further information.

THE DIOCESE OF MONTEREY IS SEEKING A DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND STEWARDSHIP We are looking for a team player to help our Diocesan parishes improve their success in all areas of fundraising. To be successful in the position, the ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor and/or Master’s degree and have the following attributes, skills and experience: ♦ Five years’ experience in development, marketing, public relations or a related field ♦ A bi-lingual communicator with the ability to collaborate and build relationships ♦ Familiarity with our Diocese and a devotion to our Catholic faith ♦ A goal oriented and self-motivated individual with the ability to manage time and multitask in a deadline driven environment ♦ Excellent written, verbal and public speaking skills

For more information about this opening, please contact Clancy D’Angelo (831) 373-4345, or e mail: cdangelo@dioceseofmonterey.org.

BUNCO PARTY & PORK SLIDER DINNER

JANUARY 19, 2018, 6:00 PM $20.00

ST JOSEPH’S PARISH HALL SPRECKELS

Hosted by YLI Ignatius #85 For tickets call Mary 449-5773, Carol 320-7936 or Joyce 206-4637

FOOD, FUN PRIZES! EAT FIRST AND THEN PLAY BUNCO!!

MEN WELCOME

BIBLE STUDY SACRED HEART PARISH

Thursdays 7 - 8:30 pm

Beginning January 18, 2018

In the Parish Center

Seeking direction for your life? The Bible gives plain and simple advice to those who read it. Join your fellow parishioners as we read together. Newcomers welcome. Life Together: Practical Help for this Walk of Faith.

Please pray for the sick in our parish, their caregivers, and others in need of

prayer:

Mantenga en sus oraciónes a los enfermos y a los que se preocupan

por ellos: Abigail Alaniz, Isabelo & Norma Bito, Martha Contos, Nenita Difontorum, Camille “Mickey” Echeveria, Socorro Flores, Linda Garcia, Thomas Goodwine, Graciela Jimenez, Atanasio Martinez Tovar, Soledad Martinez, LaVonne McArthur, Marta Montenegro, Manuel Quezada, Ned Renzi, Bill Riedinger, Frank Rivera, Marino Rodriguez, Pedro Rodriguez, Michael Simmons, Bob & Suzanne Stewart, Don Stoffey, Reynaldo Vitug Tongol, Stan Torres, David & Joni Vaninetti If you are in need of prayers or would like to request a prayer for someone, please call the office at 424-1959 or

e-mail info@shsalinas.org. Si necesita oración o le gustaría pedir por alguna persona enferma, favor de

llamar a la oficina al 424-1959.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS will be having a Bake and Craft Sale next Sunday, January 14, after the three morning Masses.