MASSES:

Saturday: 8:00AM; 5:00 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 6:00 PM

Weekdays: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM (Mondays: 8:00 AM Communion Service) Holy Days & Special Services: see bulletin RECONCILIATION: Saturdays, 4:00 PM NOVENA: Tuesdays 8:30 AM MARRIAGES: Those wishing to be married must contact the priest at least 9 months before date of marriage.

4540 El Cerrito Dr. San Diego, CA 92115

Parish Office: 619-582-5722

BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Website: www.blessedsacrament-sandiego.org

Parish E-Mail: jyin@blessedsacrament-sandiego.org Fr. Jon P. Kirby, SVD: Pastor

Deacon Tony Albers Deacon Herb Kelsey

Parish ID # for United Way Contributions………..…..9753 BAPTISM INFORMATION…………………………619-582-5722 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) ……….619-582-5722 Sara Dickman………..….……………...……..619-840-2983

FAITH FORMATION, grade 1-8.….......................619-582-5722 Natalie Kathol, Coordinator

CONFIRMATION, Teens…………………………...619-582-5722 Justine Coliflores

BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH SCHOOL……619-582-3862 Anne Egan, Principal School Website: www.bsps-sd.org

January 8, 2017 The Epiphany of the Lord

Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat.

5:00pm 8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm 8:00am

Jan. 7 Jan. 8 Jan. 9

Sat. Sun. Mon.

8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am

Jan. 10 Jan. 11 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 14

Weekly Mass Intentions Frank Fiorenza & Family† Women’s Club Members Jesus & Beatriz Bermudez †

Our Military & Families Parishioners Asenio & Mercedes Family-int. Jesus & Beatriz Bermudez †

JOIN THE PADRINOS!

Become a “Padrino” to sponsor a child or a family in our school. Any amount that you can give will help a child and safeguard the future of the school. Please contact the parish office.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church January 8, 2017

◊ Please contact me if you would like to help or-ganize the Mardi Gras Celebration this year.

◊ Please contact me if you would like to host a Home Mass. Own plan is to have our first Home Mass for the Padrinos.

◊ From Jan 2 until Jan 11 2017, I will be away giving an “Interculturality Workshop” to the leadership team and the formators of the Congre-gation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp) at one of their formation houses in Benin West Africa.

◊ Finally got the Advent Banner up! Feast Your Eyes. The Christmas one is coming.

We Have A New Priest at BSP

We have a new priest in residence, Fr. Predheep, SVD (“PRAY-DEEP”) -

and I’m sure it is because we’ve been Praying Very Deeply. He will be with us for an

extended period. We give you a hearty Welcome to BSP!

From The Pastor:

PARISH NAME TAGS

Yes, indeed, the Lord has called us each by name as we begin 2017. To join the 500 Parishioners who are proudly wearing their Name Tags, you may signup for your Name Tag on the weekends of January 7-8 or January 14-15. We suggest you have it ready to wear by keeping it in your car's glove box.

Blessed Sacrament Parish School (Transitional Kindergarten - grade 8)

Tours every 4th Mon. (except December) 10:30am-11:30am or by appointment

Contact: admissions@bsps-sd.org (619) 582-3862 | www.bsps-sd.org

Growing great minds and great hearts to be servant leaders.

Bibliodrama

Next session will be in the Parish Hall Library Monday January 16, 6:30pm.

On Christmas Break

RCIA, Faith Formation & Confirmation December 25 - January 15.

All classes will resume January 22.

We hope you have a joyous & safe holiday break!

Blessed Sacrament Parish Mardi Gras Celebration

Is Coming!

Mardi Gras is coming! We need your help! We are looking for volunteers, prizes, and donations

to help make this event a success.

Please contact the Church Office (619) 582-5722 or Email: jyin@blessedsacrament-sandiego.org

The Epiphany of the Lord

New Sick List Policy!

You can send in new sick list intentions or renew old ones anytime but they will be removed after two weeks.

We are Happy to Welcome New Parishioners

Registration forms are

Available in the Church Office

Call or Stop by the Parish Office (619) 582-5722 or Email: jyin@blessedsacrament-sandiego.org

FINANCIAL UPDATE 2016

December 25 weekend $13,497.50 January 1 weekend $9,907.00

Thank you for your continued support.

Prayer for Vocations

first Friday of each month following 8:00am mass in the church

Prayer Chain

Those who wish to participate in a Prayer Chain contact Maria Contreras

at (619) 917-5850

(2nd Wed. of each month)

Jan. 11, 5:00 - 7:00pm Parish Hall

Soup, Salad, Bread & Beverage (Dessert Donated by BSPS Alumni Class)

$6.00 per person $3.00 Children 5yrs. - 10 yrs.

Free Children under 5 yrs. old

We Support Ride Sharing, Bring a Friend!

Share a meal with your parish community & raise funds for the school.

Dec. Soup & Salad Raised $579.50 for BSPS.

Soup & Salad Wednesday

Knights of Columbus Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser

Saturday, January 21 6:00pm in the Parish Hall

$15.00 per person $10.00 children 12 & under

(Tickets Sold After All Sunday Masses)

Dinner includes: Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert, and Beverage

100% of the proceeds benefit BSPS 8th Grade Class Trip to Washington, DC.

Come join us for dinner, fellowship and support

our 8th grade students.

WHEN DOES THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS BEGIN

When the song of the angels is stilled… When the star in the sky is gone... When the kings and princes are home... When the shepherds are back with their flocks… The Work of Christmas begins:

To find the lost… To heal the broken… To feed the hungry… To release the prisoner… To rebuild the nations… To bring peace among brothers and sisters… To make music in the heart.. (Howard Thurman)

Diocesan African Mass TODAY - Sunday Jan. 8 - 1:00 PM

(2nd Sunday of each month) All are Welcome!

Women’s Club Meeting

Thurs. Jan. 12 9:15AM in Parish Hall

Women of the parish are welcome. Continental breakfast provided.

SAVE THE DATE

Parish Ministry Fair Saturday & Sunday, February 4-5 - after all masses in Parish Hall

All are Invited to Attend!

The Fair gives you the opportunity to learn about what is happening in the parish and a chance to join the various groups. Join your faith community!

Blessed Sacrament

Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Mk 1:21-28 or Heb 1:1-6 & 2:5-12; Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

Readings for the Week

LIFE IN THE DARK

In Isaiah, we rejoice because a light has come to challenge the darkness that covers the earth. This light draws all to itself, kings and shepherds, daughters and sons. The psalm describes the wonder of life lived within the light: justice and peace flower, the poor are rescued, the afflicted are helped, and the lives of the lowly are saved. In Ephesians we are reminded that we are co-heirs of the promise, of the light, that is Jesus our Savior. But Matthew tells the rest of the story. There is opposition to the light and it is deadly. The magi are led by the light from a star, but when they encounter Herod, the light is lost to them. Herod lies to them about his intentions regarding this new king. The light returns only when the magi leave Herod. They reach the new king, a baby, and are warned to return along a way that avoids Herod, his lies and his evil intentions. They and the child are saved, but many will suffer because of the evil that lies within Herod.

LIFE IN THE LIGHT

Today we are reminded that there is darkness in the world. There is evil. Herod is concerned with protecting his position and his power. Jesus is concerned about protecting the poor and the powerless. Evil disguises itself as good. Jesus offers himself with no disguise or pretense. Evil always puts its self-interest first. Jesus always puts the poor, the afflicted, and the lowly first. The holidays are over and we return to Ordinary Time. We return to our ordinary lives. This is the most important time because it is during these ordinary days that we strengthen our understanding of the good, of Jesus, and our resolve to do good in a world where evil often seems too powerful. The joy and the promise of Christmas are made real in these ordinary days. This is the Epiphany.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Saturday, March 18

Blessed Sacrament Parish School Auction Fundraiser

5th Annual San Diego Walk for Life

January 21, 2017 8:30am to 12 noon

in Balboa Park on Sixth Ave. & Laurel St.

Speakers Bishop Robert McElroy & more. Family friendly event.

More information contact Kent Peters at 858-490-8324, kpeters@sdcatholic.org or

Evangely Ward 858-490-8221 or Visit SanDiegoWalkForLife.org

Blessed Sacrament Parish School Open House

Sunday, January 29 11:00am - 1:00pm

Blessed Sacrament

Interested in join a ministry group. Contact the person listed below or church office.

(area codes are (619) except were listed)

Adoration Chapel…………………………………………………..582-5722

Altar Servers: Judy Cromwell……………………………………………………..582-5722

Cares For Kids-Blessed Sacrament Teresa Markey……………………………………………………..582-2141

Contemporary Choir: (10:00 am & 6 pm Masses)……………………………………….582-5722

Culture of Life: Margie Morrison……………………………………………………582-8651

Eucharistic Ministers: Church Office………………………………………………………582-5722

Knights of Columbus: John Agoh…………..…………………...…………..…………….278-8405

Lectors: Cynthia Gonzales………………………………………………….218-8155

BSPS Parent-Teacher Group (PTG): Kristen Crisostomo (President)…….……………….klhbones@aol.com

Prayer Chain Maria Contreras…………………………………………………...917-5850

Traditional Choir: Patti Burch (8 am Mass)………………………………………….735-6330

Tuesday Fun Club: Peggy Raynoha……………………………………………………582-3657

Ushers: Church Office…………………………………………….………...582-5722

Vocations Committee: Dick Reid…………………………………………………………...583-1081

Women’s Club: Pat Luebbers…………………………………………………….…262-8522

Youth Ministry (High School Students): Parish Office…………………………………………………..…...582-5722

PARISH MINISTRIES & GROUPS

Jan. 13-15, 2017 After-Abortion Healing Retreat for Catholic Women (or Catholic-friendly) website: www.RachelsHope.org

Jan. 20, St. Therese Fish Fry Dinner, 5:30-6:30PM, Social Center; Cod, Calamari & Shrimp $9; Pre-order Baked Salmon $10 - Call Mo (619) 994-9818 (Proceeds go to Friends of the Missions)

Jan. 21, Lutheran/Anglican/Roman Catholic “Day of Dialogue” 9:30am to 12noon at Roman Catholic Dioce-san Pastoral Center, topic is Here I stand. I can no other! The love of Christ impels us. $25 per person includes lunch, check written to Msgr. Dennis Mikulanis, 17252 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92128 Catholic Charities wants to make health insurance accessible to all—especially those most in need. At their office on 349 Cedar Street, SD 92101, they can inform you about the changes in healthcare through the ACA (Obamacare) and can offer assistance with your application.

Monday ~ January 9 Rev. Patrick Mulcahy Tuesday ~ January 10 Msgr. Patrick Mullarkey Wednesday ~ January 11 Very Rev. Kevin Mullins Thursday ~ January 12 Rev. José Luis Muro Friday ~ January 13 Rev. Michael Murphy Saturday ~ January 14 Rev. Patrick Murphy Sunday ~ January 15 Rev. John Bosco Musinguzi

AROUND TOWN

Daily Prayer for Our Priests

O Jesus, I pray for your faithful and fervent priests; for your unfaithful & tepid priests; for your priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields; for your tempted priests; for your lonely & desolate priests; for your young priests; for your dying priests; for the souls of your priests in Purgatory. But above all, I recommend to you the priests dearest to me: the priest who baptized me, the priests who absolved me from my sins, the priests at whose Masses I assisted & who gave me Your body & blood in Communion, the priests to whom I am indebted any other way especially (name….) O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart, and bless them abundantly in time & in eternity. Amen. --St. Therese of Lisieux

Parish Events

No Cares for Kids meeting in January Jan. 11 - Soup & Salad, Parish Hall, 5pm-7pm Jan. 12 - Women’s Club Mtg. 9:15am Parish Hall Jan. 16 - Bibliodrama 6:30pm Parish Hall library Jan. 21 - K of C Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser 6pm Jan. 29 - BSPS Open House 11am - 1pm Jan. 29-Feb. 3 - Catholic School’s Week BSP Mardi Gras Celebration (info. to follow) Feb. 4-5 - Parish Ministry Fair, after all Masses Feb. 6 - Cares for Kids Mtg. 6-7pm Parish Hall March 1 - Ash Wednesday March 18 - BSPS Auction Fundraiser

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