July 17th, 2016 16th Sunday Ordinary Time

St. Mary of the Assumption Church
414 East Church St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 - (www. stmary-sm.org)
Rectory/Business Office
414 E. Church St.
Tel. 922-5826; Fax 922-1986
Email: parish@stmary-sm.org
Pastor
Rev. Thomas Cook
Associate Pastor
Rev. Joachim Lepcha
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Msgr. James Colberg
Permanent Deacons
Zenon Nawrocik, Dennis Pearson
Business Manager
Ruth Lundbeck
Office Assistant
Dawn Funkhouser
Safeguard the Children
Ann Mendez/Virginia Domingues
Office of Sacramental Formation
302 S. Miller St.
Tel. 925-2007
Director/Confirmation
Melinda Pursley
First Communion
Gisela Rendon
RCIA Coordinator
Terry Pardo
St. Mary’s School
424 E. Cypress St.
Tel. 925-6713
stmaryschoolsm.com
Principal
Michelle Cox
Pre-School Director
Mary Rowell
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday– 5:00 p.m., Vigil for Sunday
Sunday – 7:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12 noon (Español)
Weekdays – Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. & 12 noon
Reflection of the Word of God
Jubilee Year of Mercy
Sunday, July 17, 2016
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 3:00-4:30pm & 7:30-8:30pm;
Eve of Holy Day & Thursday before First Friday: 4 -5:00pm
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Last Sunday's "Good Samaritan" parable concluded
with Jesus' command: Go provide hands-on mercy to
the next person you meet, no conditions, no limits, no
exceptions. But today, Jesus seems to criticize Martha's hands-on mercy of hospitality, while praising
Mary's "hands-off" as "choosing the better
part" (Luke 10:42). Mary sat listening (10:39), leaving Martha "burdened with much serving by herself" (10:40). So, is the contemplative life of prayerful silence "superior," but the active life of earning a
living, raising a family, running parishes, schools,
hospitals, and social service ministries "secondclass" discipleship? No; Jesus' example is not either/
or but both/and: silent communion with God, boundless compassion for people. If we do not seek Jesus
in silent prayer, how will we find Jesus in all others?
If we do not serve Jesus in others, will our worship,
despite its beauty, be anything but empty ritual? This
Jubilee Year of Mercy offers us Jesus' two-fold challenge: both "go and do" and "sit and listen."
--Peter Scagnelli, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.,
Inc.
WATCH YOUR POSTURE
Our posture is often a tip-off to our hospitality and
reverence for the Lord. Note the actions of Abraham
as he greeted the Lord in the presence of three men
who appeared near his tent. He ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them. He bowed to the
ground as he met them. He and Sarah, his wife, hastened to prepare a meal and bring food and water to
their guests.
In the Gospel story, Jesus' friend Mary sat at his feet
in order to listen to him speak.
How do we welcome and reverence the Lord? What
do our actions show? Do we remember the Lord's
presence in the Blessed Sacrament? How do we welcome the Lord in the scripture readings? How do we
acknowledge his presence in our brothers and sisters, both at Mass and afterwards?
Whether we kneel, stand, or sit in the Lord's presence, may our hearts and minds always be attuned to
him.
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
MERCY
Among the attributes of God, although they are all
equal, mercy shines with even more brilliance than
justice.
--Miguel de Cervantes
BAPTISM
English: every 3rd Saturday; Spanish: every 2nd Saturday
This Week at a Glance
Monday , July 18th___ _______________
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8:00AM
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12:00pm
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8:00AM
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8:00AM
Mass
Church
Mass
Church
12:00PM
6:00pm
Novena
Church
7:00pm
Music Practice
Church
Thursday, July 21st______________________________
8:00AM
Mass
Church
Mass
Church
12:00PM
5:00pm
Marriage Rodriguez/Noriega
Church
Friday, Jully 22nd_______________________________
8:00AM
Mass
Church
10:00am
Mass Villa Maria
Villa M
Mass
Church
12:00PM
Saturday, July 23rd_____
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8:00AM
Mass
Church
Confession
Church
3:00PM
Vigil Mass
Church
5:00PM
Sunday, July 24th
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7:00AM
Mass
Church
Mass
Church
9:30AM
Parish Mission Statement: St. Mary of the Assumption
Catholic Church strives to be a growing, living Eucharistic Community of Christian Charity, where all can
find a home to live out our Faith and spread the good
news of God’s love.
Misión de la Parroquia: La Iglesia Católica de Santa
María de la Asunción se esfuerza por ser una comunidad
de crecimiento y comunión viva en caridad cristiana, en
donde todos pueden encontrar un lugar para vivir su fe y
difundir la buena nueva del amor de Dios.
WEEKLY & MONTHLY PARISH ACTIVITIES
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Sundays, 2:00pm to
9:00pm; Monday through Friday, 5:00am - 9:00pm
and Saturdays, 5:00am - 9:00am.
Recitation of Rosary for Vocations – Sunday at 9:00a.m.
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Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesday,
Parish Announcements
MONDAY, July 18th Saint Camillus de Lellis
Weekend of July 10, 2016
10:00PM Ricardo Clocar†; Christine Lopez Birthday (L)
TUESDAY, July 19th
12:00PM
Isidro & Felicidad Chocar†; Christine Lopez (L)
WEDNESDAY, July 20th Saint Apollinaris
12:00PM
Apolonio Lapiz†
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THURSDAY, July 21st St Lawrence of Brindindsi
12:00PM Amado Duhlao†,
FRIDAY, July 22nd St Mary Magdalene
♦
12:00PM Mercedes Torres†
Loose Collection
Envelope Collection
Total
$ 3,702.50
$ 4,746.00
$ 8,448.50
Weekly Target Amount
Under Goal
$ 10,000.00
$-1551.50
Only registered parishioners receive envelopes. Information printed on your envelopes helps track your
donations.
To register, go online or pick up form at the Rectory.
We thank you for your generous support to our parish!
SATURDAY, July 23rd St Bridget
5:00PM Familia Lua Lopez(L); Christopher Acosta (L);
Hemergildio†,
SUNDAY, July 24—17th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings for the Week
7:00AM Mary Garcia(L)
9:30AM Eufemio Irenia Valencia & All deceased family†;
Azucena Alcaron & Gloria A Catotol†;
Canuto & Yap Medina†
12:00PM Maria Piñon Gutierrez†; Samuel Gutierrez†
Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17,
21, 23; Mt 12:38-42
Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-8;
Mt 12:46-50
Wednesday: Jer 1:1, 4-10; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, 15, 17;
Mt 13:1-9
Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 26:6-7ab, 8-11;
Mt 13:10-17
Friday: Jer 3:14-17; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
Saturday: Jer 7:1-11; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:2430
Sunday: Gen 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-3, 6-8;
Pray for the Sick
Carson Maddox, Keel Maddox,
Raymond Garcia, Leti Gonzalez, Rudy Lemos,
Ricardo Mejia,
Sergio Cabrera,
Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13
Lk 10:38-42
Rene & Lorraine Gonzalez
Pray for the Souls...
Emericiana Aquino Valencia, Renato Pasay Julian,
Corazon Quilala Cabacungan,
Anthony “Robbie” Robert Artiaga,
Raquel Mendez, Jorge Manuel Fonseca
The Children’s Ministry will
start the summer break on June
12th with classes resuming on
August 7th. We want to wish all
the families a safe and fun summer!!! Thank you and may God
Bless you!
Together In Mission
A friendly reminder please submit your payments
promptly. We are still under our goal.
Our Goal is $49,100.00
Amount Paid $38,807.00
Amount Owed ($10,293.00)
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Respect Life Committee ¿SABÍA USTED?
La vigilancia constante sirve mucho para proteger a
sus hijos de depredadores Gran parte de nuestra
sociedad opera con confianza ciega, y esa confianza algunas veces puede llevar a los padres de familia a hacer malas decisiones cuando se trata de la
seguridad de sus hijos. Muchos depredadores y
abusadores se esconden detrás de la fachada de
adultos bien conocidos y en quienes se con a. Los
padres de familia deben ser vigilantes cuando incluyen a alguien en la vida de sus hijos, y no deben
ignorar cualquier banderazo o conducta sospechosa. Es mejor inves gar que colocar su confianza
donde no debe, a expensas de la seguridad de su
hijo/hija. Para una copia del ar culo de VIRTUS®
“An Ounce of Healthy Suspicion is Worth a Pound
of Preven on” (Una onza de sospecha saludable
vale una libra de prevención), escriba un correo
electrónico a bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o
llame al (213) 637-7508.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
CALIFORNIA’S ASSISTED SUICIDE LAW: ARE
SOME LIVES NOT WORTH LIVING, OR ARE ALL
LIVES PRECIOUS?
Blacks didn’t choose slavery!
Jews didn’t choose genocide!
Babies don’t choose abortion!
Everyone gets a choice but the victim.
At what point can we say that a life no longer matters?
Is it at the point when medical expenses become too costly or burdensome for relatives? Is it at the point when someone feels they
have outlived their usefulness, or are just not able to do the things
they love to do anymore? The assisted suicide law passed by the
California legislature last year, euphemistically titled the “End of Life
Option Act,” takes effect this month. The law makes it legal for doctors to prescribe lethal drugs to patients who qualify: And it’s not
hard to “qualify.” California’s new
law is flagrantly unethical and will have a number of extremely harmful
consequences.
Until all are welcomed in life and protected in law.
Near Planned Parenthood – pro-life counseling & prayer 5 days
a week, call Max @ 349-0083
St Mary’s Church – Holy Hour Saturday 6:15 pm
Parish Library – RTL meeting 2nd Sunday ea month, 10:30 am
St Mary’s Church – Mass @ noon, 1st Friday ea month
3rd Annual Festival
Sunday, September 18th, 2016
DidYouKnow
Increase self-esteem through praise
Publication date: 07/17/16
We are in need of Volunteers to help.:
Sell Tickets, Clean up, Set-up,
Count Tickets,
Please call the Rectory by
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
DID YOU KNOW?
Constant vigilance goes a long way to protect your
children from predators So much of our society operates on blind trust, and that trust can some mes
lead parents to make the wrong choices when it
comes to the safety of their children. Far too many
predators and abusers hide behind the well-known
and trusted adults. Parents should be vigilant when
introducing anyone into their children’s’ lives, and
should not ignore any red flags or suspicious behavior. It’s be er to inves gate than to misplace
your trust at the expense of your child’s safety. For
a copy of the VIRTUS® ar cle “An Ounce of Healthy
Suspicion is Worth a Pound of
Preven on,” email jvienna@laarchdiocese.org or call (213)
637-7227.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Are you a baptized Catholic or Christian from
another faith background wanting to complete
your 1st Communion or Confirmation?Are
you 18 years of age or older and unbaptized?
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the
Catholic Faith, or thought of becoming a Catholic?
If so, we are now accepting new registrations
for English and Spanish RCIA classes
Please call 805-922-5826 ext 10
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Ministries and Organizations
Summer Confession Schedule
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
St. Mary of the Assumption Conference
A friendly reminder that there will not
be evening confessions beginning
Saturday, June 25th through
July 31st, 2016
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Today as we celebrate the gift of the Body
and Blood of Christ let us pray for those who
are hungry, malnourished and starving .
Have you considered answering the call to “help the poor
recognize the Lord in their life” by joining the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul?
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Are you being called to serve others specially the poor?
We are looking for members.
COME & SEE! We pray, share our faith & serve others.
Please contact the Rectory at (805) 922 – 5826 Ext.16.
* No work of charity is foreign to the society *
Jesus tells us that all we have to do is ask and we will
receive, seek and we will find, knock and the door will
be open to us. Discover the amazing plan God has
for you and your marriage. Sign up today to attend the
upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
on July 30-31 at St. Rose of Lima in Simi Vallley or Sept
30-Oct 2 in Winnetka. Contact Jeanine and
A NEW LOOK FOR OUR BULLETIN
Russ Walker at 805-648-4244 or go online
at www.twocanlove.org. We help make
Be the first to Advertise your business in our new
bulletin!
On Monday, August 1, 2016 at the 12:00pm
Mass will be bilingual
There will be a special anointing of the sick
For all the elderly, facing surgery, or have a
Chronic illness
Advertisements can be purchased for a business, a
family or a sponsor ad can be purchased supporting
community service organizations like emergency
pregnancy or the battered women’s shelter, etc.
Please give these ideas some thought.
Sponsors Needed for 2016 Festival
please contact our Sponsor Ad Representative
Kirsten Finnegan on her cell at 402-312-9955 or
Bill Clough on his cell at 801-631-6595.
For only $100.00 you can be recognized as a sponsor for the
3rd Annual Festival. There are other packages which include
booths, banners, and recognition on advertising flyers.
For more information please contact the Rectory at
805-922-5826
July 2016 Altar Servers Schedule
Saturday
5:00pm
Sunday
7:00am
Important:
Check days & dates carefully. You are responsible
to ensure you serve the
Masses you are scheduled
for.
Sunday
9:30am
Altar Server Coordinator:
Dn. Dennis K. Pearson
(347-8407)
Mon-Fri,
Noon
9-July
16-July
23-July
30-July
Sara Swenson
Matt Chavez
Jace Reiss
Matt Chavez
Czrlyn Cabma
Steve Curiel
Jet Reiss
Steve Curiel
Steve Curiel
Marie Dumadara
Steve Curiel
Herena Rimes
10-July
17– July
25– July
25– July
Luc Licoscos
Luc Licoscos
Katy Rucker
Luc Licoscos
C. Licoscos
C. Licoscos
Michael Rucker
C. Licoscos
TBD
Chanel Corbuz
TBD
TBD
Jace Reiss
Naijan Sanchez
Chanel Corpuz
Chanel Corpuz
Jet Reiss
Alowi Sanchez
Marie Dumadara
Joan Mabansag
Mikayla Thompson
Nat Sanchez
Joan Mabansag
Czrlyn Cabma
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School/Adult Volunteers
Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios
17 de Julio del 2016
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Grupo de Oración María Reina de la Paz
Le invitamos cordialmente a la asamblea de alabanza y adoración, los lunes a las 7:00pm.
¡Ven a experimentar el poder de Dios!
Para más información, llame a Lety al 922-8352.
CUIDA TU POSTURA
Nuestra postura es muchas veces un indicio
de nuestra hospitalidad y reverencia por el
Señor. Observa las acciones de Abraham cuando saludó al Señor en presencia de tres
hombres que aparecieron cerca de su tienda.
Corrió desde la entrada de la tienda a saludarlos. Se postró en tierra a su encuentro. Él
y Sara, su esposa, se apresuraron a preparar
una comida y llevarle alimento y agua a sus
invitados.
En el relato del Evangelio, María, la amiga
de Jesús, se sentó a sus pies para escucharlo
hablar.
¿Cómo le damos la bienvenida y reverenciamos al Señor? ¿Qué demuestran nuestras
acciones? ¿Recordamos la presencia del Señor en el Santísimo Sacramento? ¿Cómo le
damos la bienvenida al Señor en las lecturas
de las Escrituras? ¿Cómo reconocemos su
presencia en nuestros hermanos y hermanas,
tanto en la Misa como después?
Ya sea que nos arrodillemos, nos pongamos
de pie o nos sentemos ante la presencia del
Señor, que nuestro corazón y nuestra mente
esté siempre en sintonía con él.
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
LA PRESENCIA DE DIOS
Date cuenta que por encima de todo estás en la presencia de Dios... vacíate por completo y siéntate a esperar,
contento con la gracia de Dios, como un polluelo que no
prueba ni come nada sino de lo que su madre le da.
--San Romualdo
3rd Festival Anual
Domingo, 18 de septiembre 2016
Necesitamos voluntarios para
ayudar en la siguente:
Venta de boletos, Limpiar, poner y
bajar los puestos, etc.
Por favor llame a la Rectoría antes
de Martes, 16 de agosto 2016
REZA A DIARIO
Todo cristiano necesita media hora de
oración al día, excepto cuando está ocupado; en este caso, necesita una hora.
--San Francisco de Sales
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Sal 50 (49):5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17,
21, 23; Mt 12:38-42
Martes: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 85 (84):2-8;
Mt 12:46-50
Miércoles: Jer 1:1, 4-10; Sal 71 (70):1-4a, 5-6ab, 15,
17;
Mt 13:1-9
Jueves: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Sal 26 (25):6-7ab, 811;
Mt 13:10-17
Viernes: Jer 3:14-17; Sal 63 (62):2-6, 8-9;
Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
Sábado: Jer 7:1-11; Sal 84 (83):3-6a, 8a, 11;
Mt 13:24-30
Domingo: Gen 18:20-32; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 6-8;
Col 2:12-14; Lc 11:1-13
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