Santa Sophia Bulletin - 21 Dec 2014

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Family Advent Activity:

Spend Time at the Crib - Encourage each member ofyour family to spend some quiet time in prayer near theNativity scene at home or in your parish.

What does the manger teach us?

How could God allow his Son to be born in a stable?

Dec. 20, Sat: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Vigil)4:30 pm +Edward Weismann

Dec. 21, Sun: Fourth Sunday of Advent8:00 am Intentions of Elias Family

11:00 am For the Parishioners

Dec. 22, Mon: Advent Weekday8:00 am Intentions of Giselle Benjamin

Dec. 23, Tue: Advent Weekday8:00 am +Pat Nevins

Dec. 24, Thu: Christmas Eve3:30 pm +Evelyn Landis6:30 pm Intentions of Brother Kevin McGoff

10:00 pm For the Parishioners

Dec. 25, Thu: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)10:00 am +Lettie Reyes

Dec. 26, Fri: Saint Stephen, The First Martyr9:00 am Intentions of John and Grace Brickner

(25th Wedding Anniversary)

Dec. 27, Sat: Saint John, Apostle & Evangelist (Vigil)4:30 pm Intentions of SVDP Vincentians

Dec. 28, Sun: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph8:00 am For the Parishioners

11:00 am Intentions of Melissa Gonzalez

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Advent Wreath PrayerLight the fourth candle andsay:

The People that walked indarkness have seen a great

light! (Isaiah 9:1-2)God of wisdom,bless us with Marys yes as we welcomeEmmanuel into our hearts and homes.

Amen.

On this Sunday we rejoice at the good news of the

Incarnation. Then the angel said to her, Do not

be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with

God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb andbear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will

be great and will be called Son of the Most High,

and the Lord God will give him the throne of Da-

vid his father, and he will rule over the house of

Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no

end. (Luke 1:30-33)

Reflect:How might we be better witnesses, like the angels, to

Gods love for us in Christ?

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEKOFDECEMBER21ST, 2014 - FOURTHSUNDAYOFADVENT

Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 (Ps) 89:2-5, 27, 29Rom 16:25-27 Lk1:26-38

Monday: 1 Sm 1: 24-28 (Ps) 1 Sm 2:1, 4-7, 8a-d Lk 1:46-56

Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 Ps 25:4-5b, 8-10, 14, Lk 1:57-66

Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29

Lk 1:67-79

Thursday: (Night) Is 9:1-6 Ps 96:1-3, 11-13 Ti 2:11-14

Lk 2:1-14

(Dawn) Is 62:11-12 Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12 Ti 3:4-7

Lk 2:15-20

(Day) Is 52:7-10 Ps 98:1-6, Heb 1:1-6 Jn 1:1-18 or

1:1-5, 9-14

Friday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Ps 31:3cd-4, 6-8b,16bc, 17Mt 10:17-22

Saturday: Jn 1:1-4, Ps 971-2, 5-6, 11-2 Jn 20:2-8

Next Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 Ps 128:1-5 Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40


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PARISH OFFICE

Monday - FridayAFTERDAILYMASS- 4:30 pm

Phone: (619) 463-6629 ~ Fax: (619) [email protected]

www.santasophia.org

Facebook: SantaSophiaCatholicChurch

RECTORYPastor: Rev. Jacob BertrandAdministrator: Rev. Timothy Deutsch Ext. 100Business Manager: Bill Smirniotis Ext. 104Bookkeeper: Sana Auro Ext. 105Portress: Sara Gonzalez Ext. 100Administrative Assistant: Maria Belflower Ext. 102Dir. of Facilities Maintenance Jim Kinney Ext. 108

Priest in Residence: Rev. John Bosco Ext. [email protected]

MUSIC MINISTRIES

Santa Sophia SingersSanta Sophia Kids Choir

Santa Sophia Liturgical Ensemble

Dir. of Liturgical Music: David Stevens Ext. 113

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Altar Servers, ExtraordinaryMinisters of the Eucharist, Lectors,& Ministers of Hospitality/Usher

Sacristan: Rosemary Wellington Ext. 115

CATECHETICAL MINISTRY OFFICE

Baptism Child & Adult Religious EducationPhone: (619) 463-6011 ~ Fax: (619) 668-5458

[email protected]

Director: Bernadette Padlo Ext. 111Administrative Assistant:Donna Hernandez Ext. 110Sr. High Youth: Gennette Medina Ext. 112

Jr. High Youth: Nathan Johnson

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRYAges 18-39

Facebook: EastCountyYoungAdults

Rachel Smith: [email protected]

SANTA SOPHIA ACADEMY

SEEKINGWISDOM.LIVINGVIRTUE.

ENCOUNTERINGCHRIST.Learn more at

www.santasophiaacademy.orgContact us to request a pre-admission packet

and to arrange a meeting,a screening test for entrance, or a 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]

Fax: (619) 668-5469Extended Day Care: (619) 668-5471

We look forward to hearing from you!

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PLEASE REMEMBER THOSEIN NEED OF SPECIAL PRAYER

Doris Kellhofer

Charles Lavoie

Ernest Stelmar

Brian Vandenberg

Jessica Kline

Leticia Rebollar

Cora Lawson

Detra Hambrick

Heather Sturgill

Vie Liddell

Maria Tangen

Sister Roseann Cordova

Lilyne Hollingworth

Vilma Babic

Audrey Witnik

Names in bold are newly added this week.

Also pray for the special intentions writtenin the Book of Needs at the back of the church.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS

Zaid and Vivian Albanaaand their daughter Hanan

Mission Sunday Giving 2014

We would like to thank every-

one who gave so generously

during Mission Sunday. Our

donation offering totaled $2,621.87. The purpose

for the collection is so that Christians all over the

world will recognize their common responsibility

with regard to the evangelization of the world.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated.


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In the course of year-end tax planning, you may find yourself considering special one time dona-

tions. There is a growing trend among donors to make contributions to their favorite organiza-

tions on-line during the final week of the year. As you contemplate year -end gifts, please keep the

church in mind. We welcome your donations through the giving page on the church website.


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Holy Masses for the

Christmas Season

V Nv L -D 24

Christmas hymns and songs will precede all three

Christmas Eve Masses for 30 min.

3:30 pm -M H C F

(M S S K C)

6:30 pm-M H C F

10:00 pm -M N

T Nv L -D 25

10:00 am -M

T H F J, M J -D 28

4:30 pm -V M (D 27)

8:00 am-M

11:00 am -M

S M, H M G -J 1

4:30pm-V M (D 31)

9:00 am -M

T E L -J 4

4:30 pm -V M (J 3)

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The word became esh,

and we have seen his glory.

John 1:14

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IN OBSERVANCE OF THE

CHRISTMAS SEASON,

THE SANTA SOPHIA OFFICE SCHEDULES

WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

ACADEMY OFFICE AND PRESCHOOL

Closed Monday, December 22nd -January, 2nd

We will re-open on Monday, January 5th, 2015

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CATECHETICAL MINISTRY OFFICE

Closed Monday, December 22nd -January, 2nd

We will re-open on Monday, January 5th, 2015

Religious Educaon classes will not be gathering

on December 28th and January 4th

Liturgy of the Word for Children will not be

gathering December 28th and January 4th

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Wednesday, December 24th -Closed at 12:00 pm

Thursday, December 25th -Closed

Friday, December 26th -Closed

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CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERING

In your monthly envelopes you received an

envelope for Christmas owers. This years

fund will also purchase Christmas trees that

are being replaced due to smoke damage.

You have the opon to honor a loved one,

living or deceased, on the envelope. Addi-

onal envelopes are available in the pews

and the side shelves of the church. The list of

honored loved ones and intenons will be in

Januarys bullen.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~EAST COUNTY PENANCE SERVICES

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, MON 12/22

LAKESIDE 9:00 AM

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, MON 12/22

LAKESIDE 7:00 PM


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Daily Prayer for Priests

O Jesus,I pray for your faithful and; fervent priests;

For your unfaithful and tepid priests;For your priests laboring at home or

Abroad in distant mission fields.For your tempted priests;

For your lonely and desolate priests;

For your young priests; For your dying priests;For the souls of your priests in Purgatory.

But above all, I recommend to youThe priests dearest to me;

The priest who baptized me;The priests who absolved me from my sins;

The priests at whose MassesI assisted and who gave me

Your Body and Blood in Holy Communion;The priests who taught and instructed me;

All the priests to whom I am indebtedin any other way

(especially...)O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart,

And bless them abundantlyin time and in Eternity,

Amen

Sunday, Dec. 21st- Rev. Elmer Mandac

Monday, Dec. 22nd- Rev. Herman Manuel, SVD

Tuesday, Dec. 23rd - Rev. Delfin Manzano

Wednesday, Dec. 24th - Rev. Victor Maristela

Thursday, Dec. 25th - Rev. Ramon Marrufo

Friday, Dec. 26th - Rev. Joseph Masar

Saturday, Dec. 27th - Rev. Devadhasan Masillamony

COLLECTION REPORTSDec. 08th, 2014 - Dec. 14th, 2014

PlateEnvelopeseGiving

Breakdown of gifts received$0.00 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

$12,974.50$1,280.00$9,537.00$2,157.50

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PASTORAL COUNCIL

The Pastoral Council recentlyhad a successful meeting to dis-cuss initiatives and plans for2015! With 14 members and 3emeritus members, the New

Year is sure to be rich in faith and fellowship. Inthe coming months, we will offer many opportuni-ties to learn, volunteer and support efforts to en-hance and grow our stewardship and social justiceministries, religious education programming, spir-ituality and liturgy development, and community

fellowship.

In February there will be an open house where youwill be able to meet and get to know your Councilmembers. Look for that to be announced in the bul-letin in January. We welcome your ideas and askthat you leave any information that you would liketo share with the council at the Parish officemarked Pastoral Council. We ask for your con-tinued prayers as we work toward a fruitful 2015for our Santa Sophia Parish Community.

Santa Sophia Kids ChoirThe Santa Sophia Kids Choir is open toall children of the parish in Grades 3rdthru 8th. Rehearsals are every Thurs-day, from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the

Academy Music Room (October- June). The KidsChoir sings at the 11:00 am Mass every last Sundayof the month. For more information contact:

David Stevens at (619) 463-6629 ext. 113,or [email protected].

Rachels HopeAfter-Abortion Healing

Retreat for Catholic Women(or Catholic-friendly)

January 9th - 11th, 2015 - This professionallyled retreat which will be held at the Diocesan

Pastoral Center located at 3888 Paduch Drive inSan Diego, CA 92117. The group size is limitedand there is limited housing available. A closingmass is also included at the end of the retreat. Thecost for the retreat is $45.00 and scholarships areavailable. Confidentiality is maintained.

For information/registration, callRosemary Benefield (858) 581-3022

or visit us on our website at:www.rachelshope.org.

Preserving Our Legacy Bldg. Fund $275.00

St. Vincent de Paul $333.00

Fire Restoration Fund $545.00

Immaculate Conception $2,440.00
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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AREYOUINARELATIONSHIPWITHSOMEONEWHOMAKESYOUFEELLIKEYOU OWE THEMSOMETHING?This is a Safe Place Faith Community: Santa Sophias team provides faith-based support to parishioners, familyand friends who suspect or know of violence in their relationships. Call (619)663-9785 and leave a message. A teammember will call and offer resources that can help in situations of child, elder or intimate partner abuse.

SENIORCORNER

Beware: ScamsThe FTC and the Office of the Florida Attorney Gen-eral shut down an Orlando-based scheme that tookmoney from older people by blasting them with ille-gal robocalls to push free medical alert systems.The FTC says that the company told people that thealert system was bought for them by someone theyknew. People who expressed interest were trans-ferred to a live telemarketer who falsely claimed theAmerican Heart Association, the American DiabetesAssociation, and the National Institute on Aging rec-ommended the systems. The telemarketers also saidthe $34.95 monthly monitoring fee would be chargedonlyafter the system was installed and activated, butpeople were charged immediately, regardless ofwhether the system was activated.

The Truth Behind Weight Loss Ads Claims to

watch out for include:Lose weight without diet or exercise! Getting to

a healthy weight takes work. Take a pass on any

product that promises miraculous results without

the effort. The only thing youll lose is money.

Lose weight no matter how much you eat of

your favorite foods! Beware of any product that

claims that you can eat all the high-calorie food you

want and still lose weight. Losing weight requires

sensible food choices. Filling up on healthy vegeta-

bles and fruits can make it easier to say no to fat-

tening sweets and snacks.Lose weight permanently! Never diet again!Even if youre successful in taking weight off, per-manent weight loss requires permanent lifestylechanges. Dont trust any product that promisesonce-and-for-all results without ongoing mainte-nance.

UPCOMINGJANUARYCATHOLICCONFERENCESeating is limited, so register early!

THE12THANNUALWESTCOASTBIBLICALSTUDIESCONFERENCE

Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel ParishAddress: 13541 Stoney Creek Road, San Diego,CA 92129Conference Dates: January 9th & 10th, 2015Registration by January 1st: $30.00.Registration after January 1st & at thedoor:$40.00. No food included.

Speakers will include - Scott Hahn, Brant Pitre,Michael Barber and John Kincaid. The confer-ence will focus on The Mystery of Christ in theChurch: A Study of Ephesians. Please registerearly as space is limited. Conference is Co-Sponsored by the St. Paul Center for Biblical

Theology. For more information about this con-ference and for registration information, pleasevisit:

http://www.olmc-sandiego.org/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Textile Fund Raiser

Santa Sophia Academy is undertaking a newand different fundraiser from January 4ththrough 9th, 2015 to help our school fundour needs for ink cartridges in our classroomprinters. Over vacation, we invite you to cleanout your closets and share your clean, used prod-ucts consisting of; sheets, jackets, coats, back-packs, shoes, clothing, table linens, yarn, andstuffed animals. (Please nomattresses, outdoorfurniture cushions, area rugs, carpet or carpet

padding). Place your gently used items in plastictrash bags and drop them off beginning on Sun-day, January 4th, 2015 to the Hall, before andafter mass and throughout the week, up untilFriday, January 9th.

We are paid a price per pound, and these itemsare recycled and re-used throughout the countryand even internationally by Ripple Textiles.Couldnt be a better time to clean out and helpyour school at the same time!!No, Its really a cell tower.
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