Saint Michael Catholic Church Serving the Community of Paradise Hills, San Diego since 1957

2643 Homedale Street, San Diego, CA 92139 Phone: (619) 470-1977 · Fax: (619) 267-9397 · www.stmichaelsandiego.org

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Pastor Rev. Manuel Ediza

Associate Pastor Rev. Marcelino Bandico

In Residence Rev. Bernard Rañoa

Deacons Carl Shelton Jun Santos

St. Michael Academy Mrs. Mary Johnson, Principal

Mrs. Rowena Lewis, Office Secretary (619) 470-4880

St. Michael Preschool Ms. Lucy Zamorano, Director

(619) 472-5437

School of Religion Deacon Jun Santos

(619) 470-2292

Confirmation / Youth and Young Adults Ms. Arla Sigarlaki, Coordinator

(619) 470-2298

Funerals, Bereavement, Seniors Mrs. Nora Caloza Villarosa, Coordinator

(619) 472-2657

Weddings Mrs. Barbara Patton, Coordinator

(619) 470-7492

Liturgy/Music Kim Conda San Pedro, Coordinator

Bulletin Editor Resfina Macoy-Torrevillas

Parish Office Ms. Mae Salamat, Parish Secretary

Mr. Nathan Montemayor, Receptionist (619) 470-1977

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

BAPTISM Please make arrangements at least three months in advance with the Ministry Staff. Pre-baptismal Seminar is required for parents and sponsors.

In case of an emergency, or if you need to speak to a priest after office hours, please call (619) 472-2655 and leave a message. A priest will contact you as soon as possible.

MASS

SUNDAY: 7:00 AM 1:00 PM (Academy/Children’s Choir) 8:30 AM (Español) 4:30 PM (Youth and Young Adult Mass) 10:00 AM 6:00 PM (Tagalog on the 1st Sunday) 11:30 AM 7:30 PM

Saturday: 5:00 PM (for Sunday obligation)

Monday to Saturday: 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM (on Tuesday & Friday)

Holy Days: 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Healing Mass: Will be announced and posted in the Bulletin & in our Website

CONFESSIONS 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Saturday); First Friday at 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

DEVOTIONS Tuesday, 7:00 PM - Mother of Perpetual Help Mass with Novena (preceded by Rosary at 6:30pm) Friday, 7:00 PM - Santo Niño (Holy Child) Novena with Mass (except First Friday) First Thursday & Third Thursday, 6:00 PM - Divine Mercy Chaplet / Novena First Friday, 7:00 PM - Sacred Heart of Jesus Mass and Novena (Holy Hour) and All Night Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Saturday - Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament (before the 8:00 AM Mass) Third Saturday - Our Lady of Peñafrancia Perpetual Novena (immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass)

Saint Michael Church is a Catholic parish of the Diocese of San Diego. As a community of faith with a mission to transform its neighborhood according to the Gospel

values, the parish serves the needs of over 3,000 families of various cultural backgrounds.

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DECEMBER 2013 28 Sat 5:00pm † Francisca Rivera 29 Sun 7:00am † Felicitas Ona & † Leonor Velasco

8:30am † Maria Catalina Lopez 10:00am † Jose Gobaleza

11:30am † Natividad Idosor

1:00pm Barbara Patton—birthday thanksgiving 4:30pm † Herman & † Imelda Guevarra 6:00pm Macoy & Torrevillas Family—thanksgiving 7:30pm PRO-POPULO

30 Mon 8:00am The Salazar Family—thanksgiving

31 Tue 8:00am Theresa Villarosa—birthday thanksgiving 7:00pm † Benigno & † Julia Elegado JANUARY 2014

01 Wed 8:00am PRO-POPULO

5:00pm PRO-POPULO

02 Thu 8:00am † Agnes E. & † Joseph R. Corcoran

03 Fri 8:00am Epifania Bundang—comfort & healing 7:00pm † Erlinda Manabat Bibbee

04 Sat 8:00am † Jorge Alcantara

LOVE For generations, various cultures regarded family life merely as a utilitarian necessity. Sirach introduces honor and respect. For Jews and Christians alike, the value of family goes even further. The fam-ily is seen as the indispensable school where love is learned. Paul addresses the Colossians and offers a list of virtues that make for a solid and happy church. These values also make for a happy family at ease with itself and its members: mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forgiveness. As a capstone, Paul urges love, which brings all of these domestic virtues to perfection. Paul seems to be on a roll as he lauds the virtues of the church at Colossae. With such heartfelt virtues, it is no wonder Paul bursts into song. Who wouldn’t? It’s clear that the center of the church is love. It is clear that no matter how far from home the members travel, the heart remains and all the members are connected by the gravitational pull of mutual love, a love first learned in family life. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

“Over all [other virtues] put on love, that is, the bond of perfection.” — Colossians 3:14

AMOR Por generaciones, diversas culturas han considerado la vida familiar como una necesidad sumamente útil. El libro de Sirácide introduce el honor y el respeto. Tanto para los judíos como para los cristianos, el valor de la familia da otro audaz y espléndido paso. La familia es vista como la escuela indispensable donde se aprende el amor. Pablo se dirige a los Colosenses y presenta una lista de virtudes que ayudan a crear una Iglesia sólida y feliz. Estas virtudes —misericordia, bondad, humildad, docilidad, paciencia, perdón— contribuyen también a que una familia feliz se sienta cómoda consigo misma y con sus miembros. Y como pilar, Pablo insta al amor que eleva todas estas virtudes a la perfección. Pablo parece estar muy entusiasmado cuando exalta las virtudes de la Iglesia en Colosas. Con estas virtudes tan sentidas no es de extrañar que Pablo rompa a cantar: ¡Quién no haría lo mismo! Está claro que el centro de su círculo es el amor. Es evidente que no importa cuan lejos sus miembros estén del hogar, el corazón siempre está allí y todos ellos están conectados por la fuerza gravitatoria del amor mutuo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

“Y sobre todas estas virtudes, tengan amor, que es el vínculo de la perfecta unión.” — Colosenses 3:14

Today’s Gospel Reflection

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Mass Intentions

This list is updated on a weekly basis. Please call the office to add a name. NAMES ON SICK LIST WILL BE DELETED AFTER 60 DAYS.

1st Reading: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 * Psalm 128:1-5 * 2nd Reading: Col 3:12-21 [12-17] * Gospel: Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

Agustin Ediza * Fr. Nemesio Sungcad * Fr. Julian Hernando * Fr. Felipe Ortiz * Fr. Arsenio Nuñez * Joseph Lipa * Ramona Mandry * Necitas Avila * Jess Tañada * Jacinto Macoy * Amerigo Macoy * Paz Llenos * Fely Alpuerto * Annalie Salazar * Violeta Daen * Kathy Wreschinsky * Kristine Reyes * Evelyn Del Rosario * Margaret Young * Irving Young * Danilo Ditalo * Rufina Macoy * Ma.Theresa Quirante * Marc Organo * Jesus Lampa David * Aguida Serrano * Corazon Santiago * Charles Sirl * Francis Parial * Lucy Tipton * Ester Trimor * Antonina Kinghorn * Mercy Mamaril * Nieves Mamaril * Presentacion Figueroa * Barbara Blodgette * Salvador Oliveros * Louise James * Ben Bernardy * Andre Balista * Jovita Lufamia * Annabelle Lagos * Cesar Gonzales * Norma Short * Florence Timbol * Noemi Mangosing * Laling Castro * Josie Chargualaf * Ken Diego * Nenita Paulino * Kathy Reyes * Nila Porciuncula * Angela Gutierrez * Linda Gebo * Norman Baron * Khaycee Quilalang * Luz Martinez * Roberto M. Castro * Myra Cleary * Leona Gurbacki * Anthony Gonzalves * Abraham Genove * Benjamin Bargayo * Nortier Sarmiento * Eufemia Cristobal * Clemente Cristobal * Cleo Bautista * Phil & Terry Borja * Roman Musselman * Victor Tirado * Mary Jane M. Santiago * Arbel Cabasagan * Jovita Perez * Maria Luisa Sanchez * Epifania Bundang * Janet Herrera * Ramon Navalta * Nenita Carlos * Jovita Perez * Adith Noval * Suzette Roa Domantay * Miguel Antonio Garcia * Julio Sesma, Jr. * Christine Roa Cox * Maria Cabreros * Ma. Andrea Flores * Fara Margery Herrera * Aimee Joyce Adviento * Maria Corbett * Jim Salem * Sherrie Williams * Milan Cesar * Bonifacio Parcon * Fr. Victor Maristela

We pray for and remember:

Those who recently passed away: Apolonia Adriano, Renelson Raguini Rafanan, Rodolfo Miranda On the 40th day of their death: Tuesday, December 31st – Dalmacio Arce Friday, January 3rd – Eunice Elizabeth Noon On the anniversary of her death: Wednesday, January 1st – Cresencia Lyra Serna

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Pastor’s Message

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AMOUNT OF DONATION $____________

Dear Parishioners and friends,

Could any period in history have been more difficult than the one in which we live when it comes to raising children, keeping marriages together, or maintaining ties among adult family members? Our whole culture often seems to be working against us. The Christmas season, especially, magnifies the differences between the values that we Catholic Christians hold and the values of the ordinary world. And not all the stresses are external. Many of our troubles arise from the differences among people within our families. Christmas can also exacerbate those internal tensions. Sometimes we just want to run away and hide from the dual struggle with the bad influences of the world and the strains of family life!

The feast of the Holy Family gives us much needed encouragement. The Gospel story shows Joseph and Mary fleeing to Egypt to keep Jesus safe, and then returning to Nazareth in Galilee to raise him in their Jewish culture. Jesus was protected by his parents from danger of death. Yet they did not keep him sequestered forever. As a child growing up, he lived out his call to holiness while dwelling in the midst of the Galilean Jewish community, with all its positive and negative influences. The readings from Sirach and Colossians illustrate how our own call to holiness can be lived out in our everyday lives. This feast reminds us that in Christ, the divine and the human, the holy and the ordinary have been forever linked. Whether it is in our nuclear family, our extended family, our parish family, the family of Christians, or the human family, today we celebrate the holiness that is to be found within our ordinary human families and communities. —Virginia Stillwell , Copyright © 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Happy New Year! May God bless you and your family!

- Fr. Manny Ediza

“The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year, but rather that we should have a new soul.” -G. K. Chesterton

ONLINE GIVING. We invite you to take the opportunity to benefit from Online Giving. To register, please visit www.stmichaelsandiego.org and click on Online Giving link, or go directly to: https://www.myowngiving.com/Default.aspx?cid=833

If you are unable to get Mass intentions because the Parish calendar is booked, you may purchase a candle at the Divine Mercy or Our Lady of Guadalupe shrines in our church. You may have a candle lit for 7 days, or 42 days. Your intentions will be posted on the wall and included in the Mass. Call the parish office for details. You may also write your prayer intensions in the “Book of Intentions” in the church.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Friday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42

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Religious Education Deacon Jun Santos: (619)470-2292

jsantos@stmichaelsandiego.org

YEAR ROUND OUTREACH: cancelled postage stamps

Blessings from St. Michael Academy to the St. Michael Parish Community!

I trust your Christmas was a blessed holyday and you were surrounded with the love of family and friends. On behalf of St. Michael Academy, I would like to wish you and yours a very Happy New Year! May the love of the Christ Child permeate your comings and goings, your days and nights, and your friendships - old and new. May you enjoy good health, prosperity, and love. May God bless you in 2014!

Enrollment/registration is an ongoing process at St. Michael Academy. We are a Kindergarten through 8th Grade school. You are invited to call the office and schedule a tour of the Academy. If you think it is too

expensive to send your child to a Catholic school, consider the high cost of regret in not sending your child to a Catholic school. Give us an opportunity to show you how the cost of your child’s Catholic education can fit in your budget. Call 619 470-4880, or e-mail Mrs. Lewis @ rlewis@stmichaelsandiego.org. Fr. Manny offers a $1000 discount to new families enrolling in the Academy.

Yours in Christ,

Mary Johnson, Principal

St. Michael Preschool Lucy Zamorano, Director 619-472-5437

We are accepting CHILDREN AGES 2 TO 5 YEARS

We are DRIVEN to teach Catholic-values based life.

The preschool is now a year round school which will be open twelve months and closed only on Diocesan holidays.

Our programs are tailored to meet your family budget with a variety of full-days, half-days, 2 days, 3 days and 5 days a week. Teachers are present from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please contact our Director, Ms. Lucy at 619-472-5437 to schedule a tour of our excellent Center, preview prices, and meet our loving staff.

Culture of Life

"The new evangelization calls for followers of Christ who are unconditionally pro-life: who will acclaim, celebrate and serve the Gospel of life in every situation. A sign of hope is the increasing recognition that

the dignity of human life must never be taken away, even in the case of someone who has done great evil.” - Pope John II

Please come and pray the Rosary to promote a Culture of Life every Tuesday, 6:30pm in the Church.

“Whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.” (Mt 10:40) Would you like the Divine Mercy to visit your family? Call Violeta Daen at 619-434-5831 or Susan Encabo at 619-395-6894 to schedule an appointment.

DIVINE MERCY Novena/Chaplet on the first Thursday and third Thursday of the month at

6:00 p.m. in the church.

EL SHADDAI: Prayer/fellowship every Saturday, 6:00pm, at the Parish Hall or Collier Center.

LEGION of MARY: Meeting every Monday, 7pm, Youth Room.

MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA with MASS, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

NOVENA with MASS IN HONOR of the SANTO NIÑO (The Holy Infant Jesus), Fridays except First Friday, at 7:00 p.m. “Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me.” (Mk 9:37)

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION We are in the season of the Incarnation, the mystery of God’s love poured out in Christ’s birth. The word derives from the Latin carnis meaning “flesh.” Throughout history, some Christians have distrusted the “flesh,” and stressed a hatred of this world and its pleasures. Perhaps they have not paid enough attention to how “embodied” the sacraments are. One third-century author put it plainly in an image that may alarm diet‑conscious Americans, explaining that we wash the body so the soul can be cleansed, that we anoint the body so the soul can be strengthened, and that we eat the body and blood of Christ so that “the soul can fatten on God.” Catholics “get” that God is revealed in this world. The sacraments use the “stuff” of creation: water and oil; the senses of the body, touch and taste and smell. We use the things of this world rightly. After all, God’s love poured out into human flesh means the world has eternal value. Why else would Jesus describe the kingdom to come as a teeming city or a marriage banquet? Catholics are realists, and nowhere is that more evident than when we gather for a sacrament. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Parish News and Announcements

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Comunidad Latina

EL GRUPO PASTORAL FAMILIAR los invita a sus reunions todos los Viernes de 6:30pm—8:30pm en el salón parroquial. Juntos aprenderemos a ser mejores Cristianos, mejores esposos, mejores padres de familia, mejores hijos y mejores seres humanos. Vengan con toda la familia! Para mayores informes comuniquese con los Señores Gonzales al (619) 479-7452.

El grupo de Oración los invita a su reunión los Jueves de 6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. en el Salón de los Jóvenes frente a la capilla. (“Donde están dos o tres reunidos en mi nombre allí estoy yo” - Mateo 18:20)

Nota: El ultimo Jueves del mes nos reunimos en Santa Rosa de Lima para la misa y hora santa de 6:30pm a 9:30pm y el primer Miér-coles del mes nos reunimos en San Juan de la Cruz, (8086 Broadway Ave, Lemon Grove) para la misa de Sanación de las 6:45pm a 9:00pm. Informes con Lucy Moncado al teléfono (619) 656-9131.

ULTREYA: El Movimiento de Cursillos de Cristiandad de la Diócesis de San Diego los invita a su Ultreya mensual en el Salón Parrroquial de San Miguel a las 7:30 pm. Una

invitación cordial a todas las personas que han vivido su cursillo para convivir Christianamente y compartir como estamos caminando en nuestro Cuarto día. Nos reunimos cada Tercer Lunes del Mes. Los esperamos!!!

LOL (Loving Our Lord) - Youth Group Arla Sigarlaki: (619)470-2298 asigarlaki@stmichaelsandiego.org

The Youth Group is collecting donations for “Kicks for Kids”, a Shoe Service Project helping 40 children in need of new shoes. They are asking for money or new shoes. Used shoes will not be accepted.

Please contact the parish office for more information.

Filipino Community of St. Michael

FCSM is actively getting requests for weekly ROSARY DEVOTION done in homes. Please contact Fe Endaya (619-470-1559) or Precy Portacio (475-1375) if interested to book a Rosary Devotion for the next few months.

ALTAR SERVERS—Schedule

DECEMBER 31—Vigil SOLEMNITY OF MARY: 7:00 pm David Monsalud, Dyna Monsalud, Don Monsalud, Dennis Monsalud, Paul Rulloda

JANUARY 01—SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD: 8:00 am Angelo Biares, Monique Biares, Tristan Marcelo, Jeffrey Pantig, Jeremy Pantig 5:00 pm R.C. Edoria, Nathan Martino, Kayla San Pedro Phoebe San Pedro, Branden Sussman

JANUARY 04—THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD: 5:00 pm R.C. Edoria, Alonzo Garcia, Branden Sussman

JANUARY 05—THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD: 7:00 am A.J. Caliguiran, Ajay Demesa, Richard Tamoria 8:30 am Abraham Mendez, Jorge Peraza, Christy Triana 10:00 am Neala Mendoza, Nikki Mendoza, Jenelle Seguin 11:30 am Patrick Desamparo, Mary Rose Gonzales, Aaron Tabinga 1:00 pm Timothy Boyd, Dennis Monsalud, Don Monsalud 4:30 pm Jan Bautista, Alexis Lagos, Gerard Lagos 6:00 pm Angelo Biares, Monique Biares, Cristian Piamonte 7:30 pm Adrien del Basa, Rodelyne Estrada

Sir Knight Renato Marcelino, Financial Secretary, natomarcel@gmail.com

MEMORIAL MASS. In memory of departed brother knights, Council Chaplain Fr. Manny Ediza recently celebrated a mass attended by several brother knights and their families. A fellowship was held at the Collier Center following the celebra-tion. Shown with the group is District Deputy Peter Porter (second from right).

FIRST FRIDAY SACRED HEART DEVOTION. MASS followed by HOLY HOUR, and all-night ADORATION beginning, Friday, JANUARY 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., through Saturday, JANUARY 4, 2014, at 8:00 a.m.. It will be hosted by the Knights of

Columbus headed by Jose Gomez and the Latin Community headed by Rosa Lara. Come and adore. Everyone is invited. La MISA DEL PRIMER VIERNES DEL MES, y LA HORA SANTA Noche de ADORACIÓN sera el Viernes y Sabado, 3-4 de ENERO 2014 a las 7:00 p.m. (Viernes) al a las 8:00 a.m. (Sabado). Esta adoracion será patrocinada por “Knights of Columbus” facilitado por Jose Gomez y por “Latin Community” facilitado por Rosa Lara. Vengan a adorar con nosotros.

Have you recently moved? If so, please call our office as soon as possible so that we may update our records. We want to be able to get important information to all parishioners in a timely manner. You may also fill out the slip below and place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the office.

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Change of Address. If you moved to a new address, please complete form below and send it to us.

NAME: _________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS:__________________________________

________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER: (______)_________________________

If you will be changing your parish, please call the Parish Office at (619) 470-1977.

New Parishioners. Welcome to St. Michael Church! Please register with the Parish Office if you live within the parish boundaries by completing the form below and sending it to us. Membership has its privileges.

NAME: ________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________ ________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: (______)_________________________

Cut and Mail

Senior Ministry, Funeral, Bereavement Nora Caloza Villarosa: (619) 472-2657 nvillarosa@stmichaelsandiego,org

EXERCISE CLASSES – beginners and non-seniors are welcome. Location: The Collier Center Zumba – Wednesdays, from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Charge $3.00 per

person, per session. To accommodate the people who want to participate in the Zumba class after work hours, starting January 6, 2014, Monday, the class will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Yoga – Tuesdays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Please note: there will be no class on Tuesday, December 31st.

2013 ACA Update as of DECEMBER 15, 2013

Pledges received year-to-date: 667 (22.80%) Registered Parishioners: 2,925 2,258 have not made their pledge.

Pledges received on December 15, 2013:

Abugan, Rolyn & Carolina * Manabat, Jose & Lorenza * Millan, Mario & Emma * Quito, Amorsolo & Beatriz * Valbuena, Louie & Magie

One of our goals for this appeal is to boost the number of pledgers to represent all the families who are registered in our parish. Your participation, regardless of gift amount, makes a difference. Envelopes are available in the pews and in the vestibule.

THANK YOU! GRACIAS! SALAMAT PO!

$ PLEDGED $ GOAL $ PAID

$67.842 $70,000.00 $65,858

96.92% 100% 94.08%

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“As the baptized children of God, anointed in his Spirit and nourished at the table of the Eucharist, we are CALLED to life in communion with Jesus, and we are SENT to continue his mission:

teaching, sanctifying, serving, shepherding.” - Bishop Robert H. Brom

A FRIENDLY REMINDER If you opted to pay your pledge by installment, please make sure that you pay your balance in full by December 31, 2013 to receive your tax credit for the current year. To those over 2,300 registered parishioners who have not pledged, please step out in faith and ask God to bless you and prayerfully consider your response to the Annual Catholic Ap-peal. May it be an expression of your desire to follow Jesus by advancing the mission he has entrusted to us all. All of us are invited to be PARTNERS in CONTINUING THE MISSION OF JESUS, not only in our parish, but in the Diocese of San Diego. The deadline for submission and payment of pledges for 2013 is December 31, 2013. There are envelopes in the pews and in the vestibule; you can drop your envelope in the collection basket or bring it to the office. We thank you once again for your generous support!

- Nora Villarosa, ACA Coordinator, (619) 472-2657

St. Michael Cursillo Team • SMP Cursillo Team Reunion: Please join the SMP Team

Reunion every Monday, 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Collier Center. • Candidates Application are being processed now for Class

#110 (Women’s) and Class #111 (Men’s) 2014. Please submit your application ASAP.

PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL is open daily from 8:30am to 8:30pm.

It is located adjacent to the parish office.

“Could you not watch one hour with me? Watch and pray that you may not enter

into temptation.” (Mk 14:37-38)

Upcoming Events 2013

DECEMBER 31—SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD: 7:00 p.m.—Vigil Mass JANUARY 01—SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Masses

OFFICES CLOSED AND WILL RE-OPEN ON JANUARY 2, 2014

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our

protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou,

O Prince of the Heavenly Host - by the Divine Power of God - cast into hell,

Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin

of souls. Amen.

PROPER ATTIRE INSIDE CHURCH

"For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." [Gal 3:27]

Remember and pray for the souls of your love ones by securing a plaque at our memorial wall located at the Garden of the Innocents. For $500.00 donation, a 4”x8” plaque with their names will forever be part of the garden, and, at the

same time, help the parish in accomplishing its mission. Interested? Please call the office at 619-470-1977.

POPE JOHN PAUL II and POPE JOHN XXIII

To become saints on April 27, 2014.

Join Fr. Manny in a pilgrim-age to witness this memorable event in our Catholic Church history. The trip will include visits to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, Marseille, Aix-En-Provence (crypt of St. Mary Magdalene), Avignon (the old palace of the Pope), Lourdes, Carcassone, La Salette, Paray-le-Monial, Nevers (incorrupt body of St. Bernadette), Mont Saint-Michel, Lisieux, and Paris. Travel Dates: April 24 to May 8, 2014. 20 seats available. Call (619) 470-1977 or 261-2544 or email rtorrevillas@stmichaelsandiego.org or resfitorrevillas@gmail.com. Copy of the itinerary may be found at the church vestibule.

Modesty is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and should be sought after by all of us. Parents (and other responsible adults) have a special responsibility to guard the modesty of children and

to provide a good example. (www.mycatholicsource.com)