St. Pius X Catholic Church 1120 Cuyamaca Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911-3506 ST. PIUS X PARISH OFFICE HOURS Hours:…………..Monday-Friday 9:00am—4:00pm Phone: ………………………….…. (619) 420-9193 Fax: …………………………………..(619) 420-9353 Office E-Mail:…………[email protected] Website: ………………………..www.saintpiusx.org Parish Center Info.:…………….(619) 862-9803 Administration Pastor: Fr. Chris Kintanar Associate Pastor: Fr. Victor Maristela Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Monsignor Donald Kulleck Permanent Deacon: Deacon Peter Johnson Parish Staff Business Manager: Dora Castañeda Parish Secretary: Lizette Rodriguez Youth Minister: Patricia Gradillas Director Of Catechetical Ministry: Paul Lopez RCIA Director/Adult Education: Kathy Powers Business Office Monday 1pm-4pm, Tuesday-by appt. only, Wed.-Fri. 9am-3:30pm Phone 420-9193 ext. 102 E-Mail: [email protected] Third Sunday of Lent March 8, 2015 I, the LORD, am your God . . . You shall not have other gods besides me. — Exodus 20:2a, 3 Religious Education Office Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday -10am—5:30pm Monday by Appointment Only Phone 420-9193 ext. 104 E-Mail: [email protected] MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Saturday………………………………………... ...................... 7:30 am Saturday Vigil Mass………………………………………... ................... 5:00 pm Sunday Masses ………………..……7:00 am, 8:15 am, 9:45 am, 11:30 am ……………………………….…………1:00 pm (Spanish) and 5:00 pm Reconciliation…………………………………..…Saturdays, 3:30pm—4:30pm Weddings………………….…....Contact the parish 9 months before date Funerals…………………………….…….…………..Contact the Parish, ext. 100 Holy Day Schedule………………………………... ................... As Announced Baptisms ………………………………..……Contact the Parish Offices, ext. 100 Youth Ministry Office Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30am—6pm Wednesday—1pm—6pm Phone 420-9193 ext. 107 E-Mail: [email protected] St. Pius X Catholic School Principal: Jeff S. Saavedra Phone 422-2015 Fax 422-0048 E-Mail: [email protected] The Mission of St. Pius X Parish is to “Restore all things in Christ” - Pope Pius X How Much Should I Be Giving? Faced with raising kids, mortgage payments, car payments and a never ending list of bills each month – how do we respond to God's call to deepen our financial commitment to him? Considering that a “tithe” is 10% of our gross income, how do we make that kind of a significant financial contribution to the church? Especially when it seems there’s nothing left over at the end of the month? For many of us, tithing may seem like an unrealistic, really unreachable goal. Fortunately, what many of us have discovered is that growing toward a tithing relationship with God is much easier when we approach it like any of life’s great challenges – in small steps. Consider the concept of “Grow One.” If your tithing is one percent, be faithful in giving one percent as the first fruits at the beginning of every month. If it is three percent, be faithful. Consider that as your starting point, and slowly work point by point towards a full 10 percent. The chart below will help you determine where your starting point is. For example, if you have a household income of $50,000 per year and you give the church $20 dollars per week, then you can see that your household would be giving just under 2%. Tithing Percentage Annual Income Weekly Income 10% 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% $22,000 $423 $42 $38 $34 $30 $25 $21 $17 $13 $8 $4 $25,000 $481 $48 $43 $38 $34 $29 $24 $19 $14 $10 $5 $30,000 $577 $58 $52 $46 $40 $35 $29 $23 $17 $12 $6 $40,000 $769 $77 $69 $62 $54 $46 $38 $31 $23 $15 $8 $50,000 $962 $96 $87 $77 $67 $58 $48 $38 $29 $19 $10 $60,000 $1,154 $115 $104 $92 $81 $69 $58 $46 $35 $23 $12 $70,000 $1,346 $135 $121 $108 $94 $81 $67 $54 $40 $27 $13 $80,000 $1,538 $154 $138 $123 $108 $92 $77 $62 $46 $31 $15 $90,000 $1,731 $173 $156 $138 $121 $104 $87 $69 $52 $35 $17 $100,000 $1,923 $192 $173 $154 $135 $115 $96 $77 $58 $38 $19 $110,000 $2,115 $212 $190 $169 $148 $127 $106 $85 $63 $42 $21 $120,000 $2,308 $231 $208 $185 $162 $138 $115 $92 $69 $46 $23 $140,000 $2,692 $269 $242 $215 $188 $162 $135 $108 $81 $54 $27 For most of us, when we see “where we are on the chart” it is very revealing and very challenging. Frankly, until we see it on the chart, most of us think we are giving more than we actually are! The important thing is not to play with the numbers, but to listen to what God is calling us to do. HEAVEN Heaven is at present out of sight, but in due time, as snow melts and discovers what it lay upon, so will this visible creation fade away before those greater splendors which are behind it. —John Henry Newman REMINDERS People more frequently require to be reminded than informed. —Samuel Johnson EL CIELO No podemos ver el cielo por el momento, pero a su debido tiempo, así como la nieve se derrite y descubre lo que yacía debajo, esta creación visible se desvanecerá ante las más gloriosas maravillas que son su causa. —John Henry Newman RECORDATORIOS Las personas prefieren más frecuentemente que se les 2 recuerde a que se les informe. —Samuel Johnson Easter Food Drive 2015 Sunday Offertory: March 1, 2015 The Social Actions Committee will be conducting their annual Food Drive to assist families that may need a helping hand during this Easter season. Total Plate Collection: $ 2,075.72 Total Envelope Collection: $ 16,390.50 Total Sunday Collection: $ 18,466.22 Total Building Fund: $ 1,203.57 We will place 4 food collection boxes throughout the church grounds for your convenience. Please kindly place nonperishable food items (i.e. canned goods, cereals, pasta, rice, dry beans, coffee, juices, etc.). Lenten Schedule All Fridays During Lent (February 20– March 27) If you know a family or are a family that would like to be placed on the food basket recipient list, please call and leave a message with Allan or Cathy Delacruz at 619-934-2249 to be placed on the list. Spell out your name and say your phone number slowly and clearly. We will call you back to confirm your request. Stations of the Cross– 7 p.m. -7:30 p.m. (Church) Knights of Columbus, Fish Fry- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Center) We will be accepting names until Friday, March 20th. Families receiving food must reside within parish boundaries. You must call ahead to reserve a basket – We do not carry names over from the previous year! Please call early – we are here to help. God Bless. Soup Kitchen- All Wednesdays During Lent Mar. 11- 4pm - 7pm Mar. 18- 4pm - 7pm -(Irish Dancers perform at 6pm) Mar. 25- 4pm - 7pm Lenten Renewal “The Mass and The Bible” Featuring Dr. Michael Barber There is no fee for the meal- a donation is greatly appreciated. All donations go to Father Joe's Village to help those in need. Annual Lenten Collection: Next weekend has been designated for the 2015 Annual Lenten Collection. Special envelopes will be available for the collection which supports the works of Catholic Relief Services, the Church in Africa and the Church in Latin America. Please prepare to respond generously to this worthwhile collection. Dr. Barber is a noted speaker, teacher and author. He is a Professor of Theology Scripture and Catholic Thought at John Paul the Great Catholic University in Escondido. He is also the Host of “Reasons for Faith” on EWTN 1000AM radio, every Friday at 11am. The Starlight Auxiliary Center is sponsoring a casino and shopping bus trip to Viejas Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Cost: $11.00 Donation Proceeds support programs offered by The Starlight Center, for people with disabilities. Departing: 8:45 a.m. from St. Pius X Parish. (E. Naples St.) Returning: 3:30 p.m. For reservations, contact Martha Brault at: (619) 421-7165 or MaryAnn Ashbaugh at: (619) 737-9767 Date: Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24 Time: 7pm – 8:30 pm Where: St. Pius X Church (inside the Church) A good-will offering will be taken: Checks can be made out to: St. Pius X Church Information: Call the Parish office 420-9193 This program is presented by: The Adult Education Committee MEXICAN BREAKFAST St. Pius X Catholic Church is now accepting your donations and giving you a tax break; we have connected with Fr. Joe’s Neighbor Organization. It’s very simple and does not cost you anything. All you have to do is call (619)710-2454, MondayFriday, 7:30am—4:00pm and simply say, “I’m donating a vehicle, (cars, planes, RV’s, ATV’s, trailers, boats, jet ski’s— running or not) to St. Pius X Catholic Church.” They will set up a time for pick up. After the auction, you will receive a tax notification letter of the tax deductable value. The Hispanic Prayer Group is sponsoring a Mexican Breakfast, today, March 8, in the Parish Center from 8:00am—2:00pm. All proceeds collected will go to the Building Fund. Come and enjoy a great time, food and companionship. Thank you to everyone for the Masses, prayers, music food and for your presence at the Mass and reception for our dear Mary. It was overwhelming! 3 -Gonzales, Joyce and Shrewsbury Families. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN LTJG Jennifer Mangaran USN HMC (FMF/SW/AW) Patrick Mangaran USN Lt. Col. Deric W. Prescott, USAF, JAG Lt. Mark Simons, USN, NMCSD Lt. Cdr. Paul Justin Oden, USN, Norfolk, VA Lt. Jackie Ramirez, U.S.C.G. Academy, New London, CT Sgt. First Class Ernesto Castañeda, Jr., US Army, Texas Lt. Ernie Saponara, Command Duty Officer,USCG Miami, FL. Sgt. Ruby Clendenning, USMC, Kandahar, Afghanistan Lance Cpl. Ricardo Gonzalez, USMC, Afghanistan S. Sgt. Robert Barfield, US Army, Ft. Benning, GA GMC Edward S. Bystrak, USS Samson PFC Ryan A. Casey, U.S.Army, Comad Ft.Benning, GA CDR Henry F. Casey, III, U.S. Navy MT Tyler A. Moore, USN, Bangor, WA Major Michael Mack, USAF DC3 Daniel Reveles, USN Airman Gabriel A. Salas, US Air Force, Okinawa, Japan PFC Ramon Fernandez, US Army. Kabul, Afghanistan Giecar Reyes, USN, USS Boxer Cmdr. Alvin Villanueva, Yokosuka, Japan USN Sergio Perez, USN, San Antonio, TX Gloria Moreno-Perez, USN, FL Allan M. Kerns, USN, Pensicola, FL SM Sgt. Joaquin Gonzalez, USAF Staff Sgt. Juan Gonzalez, USAF Tech. Sgt. James Gonzalez, USAF E2 Albert Lopez, USN, MO Russia N. Zamarripa, USAF Angela Silfies, Navy Airman. USS Carl Vinson Corporal Victor O.Yvellez, Hawaii, U.S.M.C. Tyler Moore, USN Trevor Moore, MC, Minot, AFB, ND LtJg. Joshua M. Roe Lt. Ralph E. Roe III Sgt. First Class Albert Dela Garza Penance Services for Lent 2015 Sunday, March 8- 4 p.m. Sacred Heart, Coronado Monday, March 9- 7 p.m. St. Pius X, Chula Vista Tuesday, March 10- 7 p.m. Mater Dei, Chula Vista Wednesday, March 11- 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. Corpus Christi, Bonita Monday, March 16- 7 p.m. St. Charles, Imperial Beach Tuesday, March 17- 7 p.m. St. Anthony, National City Wednesday, March 18- 7 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Chula Vista Thursday, March 19- 7 p.m. Most Precious Blood, Chula Vista Monday, March 23- 7 p.m. St. Michael, Paradise Hills Wednesday, March 25- 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. St. Rose of Lima, Chula Vista Friday, March 27- 7 p.m. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, San Ysidro Monday, March 30- 7 p.m. St. Mary, National City Youth Corner Thank you to the donors that stepped up to help the youth attend their retreat, we are so appreciative!!! Also thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Torres for the awesome t-shirts, Celeste Serrano for making all the reminder calls and to all the parents that sent snacks in for the weekend. You rock!!!! Please save your recyclables for the youth! We are raising funds to attend the Steubenville San Diego Conference at USD this summer. We will be collecting the recyclables on the 4th Sunday of the month in front of the parish offices beginning March 22nd. Also on March 22, we will have a bake sale in the parish center after all masses and every 4th Sunday of the month thereafter. Come and check out the goodies! If you would like to add a name to this list, please contact the Parish Offices. St. Pius X School Golf Tournament Location: San Diego Country Club Date: Monday, June 8, 2015 Time: 1:00 p.m. - Shotgun Scramble Start Event Address: 88 L Street Chula Vista, CA 91911 Squire Circle 3875 will be starting their annual soap drive for “Casa Hogar Santa Teresita”, in Tijuana. This will be going on during the whole Lenten season. There will be boxes to put your soap in after Mass and during the Fish Fry’s. The boxes will be located outside the center and in the entrance of the church. Thank you for your support!!! The early bird discount price deadline has been extended for two weeks. The $175 price for playing golf at the San Diego Country Club Golf Course includes the following: -Golf for one -Taco lunch -Goody bag -BBQ Dinner Sunshine Bereavement Group We are a friendly, caring, small group of Catholic parishioners who had a loss of a loved one. We meet once a month for one hour, to share memories, to give and to receive support. Meetings are every second Monday of each month in the St. Francis Room from 6:00pm—7:00pm in English. 4 Snacks/drinks available throughout the course. After March 13, the price goes up to $200 per player. El Islabon Hispano Y Grupo de Oración De San Pio X Te Invita Cordialmente a su próximo Desayuno Conferencia Predicatora Sra. Martha Reyes Sabado, Marzo 14, 2015. De 10am-12pm. Donativo $10. Para poder vivir una vida de fe y abandonarme en Dios, hay que tener bien claros la base y fundamento de Nuestra Fe Catolica. Todo lo Recaudado será para los Preparativos de la Iglesia de San Pio X y las cobijas/dispensas que se entregan en Ensenada, BC en Diciembre. Horario Cuaresmal Todos los Viernes (Febrero 20 al 27 de Marzo) Via Crucis– 7 PM - 7:30 PM (Iglesia) Pescado Frito- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Centro Parroquial) MIERCOLES DE SOPAS CASERAS Mar. 11- 4pm - 7pm Mar. 18- 4pm - 7pm -(bailarines Irlandeses 6pm) Mar. 25- 4pm - 7pm Colecta Annual de Cuaresma: El próximo fin de semana ha sido designado para la “Colecta Annual de Cuaresma de 2015.” Habrá sobres especiales para esta colecta que apoya el trababjo de Catholic Relief Services y ayuda a la Iglesia en África, y ayuda a la Iglesia en América Latina. Por favor prepárase para responder generosamente a esta. DESAYUNO MEXICANO: Hoy, 8 de Marzo El Grupo De Oración Hispano tendrán su desayuno Mexicano después/antes de las Misas. Todas las ganancias de las ventas se destinarán al fondo de construcción. Vengan y disfruten un buen desayuno en el Centro Parroquial entre las 8:00am—2:00pm. 8 de marzo de 2015 Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Dios entrega los mandamientos al pueblo por medio de Moisés (Éxodo 20:1-7 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) o Éxodo 17:3-7. Salmo — Señor, tú tienes palabras de vida eterna (Salmo 19 [18]) o Salmo 95 (94). Segunda lectura — Pablo proclama a Cristo crucificado; Cristo es el poder y la sabiduría de Dios (1 Corintios 1:22-25) o Romanos 5:1-2, 5-8. Evangelio — Jesús echa a los mercaderes del templo y predice su resurrección (Juan 2:13-25) o Juan 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 40-42]. LECTURAS DE HOY Lunes: 2 Re 5:1-15b; Sal 42 (41):2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lc 4:24-30 Martes: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Miércoles: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Sal 147 (146):12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Jueves: Jer 7:23-28; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Lc 11:14-23 Viernes: Os 14:2-10; Sal 81 (80):6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mc 12:28-34 Sábado: Os 6:1-6; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 18-21ab; Lc 18:9-14 Domingo: 2 Cr 36:14-16, 19-23; Sal 137 (136):1-6; Ef 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21; Lecturas alternativas (Año A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Ef 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] LAS DISCIPLINAS TRADICIONALES DE CUARESMA ► El ayuno y la abstinencia: Los Católicos de 14 años de edad y mayores abstienen de comer carne el Miércoles de Ceniza, Viernes Santo y todos los Viernes de Cuaresma. Además, el Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo, los Católicos de edad 18-59 ayunan, limitándose a una comida completa y dos comidas más pequeñas cada día. ► Oración: Se les anima a los Católicos que oren más durante la Cuaresma, sobre todo con las Escrituras. La Cuaresma es también el momento ideal para recibir el Sacramento de la Reconciliación, en preparación para la celebración de la Pasión de Cristo, muerte y resurrección. El Grupo de Oración de San Pio X... te invita a que vivas la experiencia de tu vida todos los Martes de 10:00am—12:00pm en el Centro Parroquial. Habrá alabanzas, oración por los enfermos, y predicadores de primer nivel. Si tienes preguntas, llame al (951) ¿Por qué no estoy recibiendo sobres? Si desea recibir sobres de la iglesia, es necesario estar registrado en la 375-2607 con Guillermo Vásquez o por correo electróniparroquia. Usted puede recoger un formulario de inscripción en el co: vestíbulo de la iglesia o en la oficina parroquial y también puede [email protected] inscribirse a través de la pagina del internet de la parroquia: Te esperamos! Dios te bendiga. www.saintpiusx.org Por lo tanto, por favor devuelva el formulario “Mi alma alaba al Señor y mi espíritu se goza en Dios, de inscripción a la oficina, de lo contrario no podremos enviarle los sobres. Por favor, escriba con LETRA LEGIBLE! mi salvador” - Lk 1:46-47 5 THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE: MARCH 8-14, 2015 March 8, 2015 Third Sunday of Lent SUNDAY Mexican Breakfast– 8am-2pm. Center. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The law was given through Moses (Exodus 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) or Exodus 17:3-7. Psalm — Lord, you have the words of everlasting life (Psalm 19) or Psalm 95. Second Reading — We proclaim Christ crucified; the foolishness of God is greater than human wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) or Romans 5:1-2, 5-8. Gospel — Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up (John 2:13-25) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]. MONDAY Sunshine Bereavement- 6pm-8pm. St. Francis Rm. Penance Service– 7pm-8pm. Church. TUESDAY Spanish Prayer– 9am-12 noon. Church. Squires– 6:30pm– 8:30pm. St. Francis Rm. WEDNESDAY Apostolados– 10am-12 noon. St. Francis Rm. Lenten Soup Kitchen– 4pm-7pm. Center. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. THURSDAY Bible Timeline– 8:45am-10:15am. St. Ignatius Rm. Adult Confirmation– 6:30pm-8:30pm. St. Ignatius & St. Pius X Rm. Bible Timeline– 7pm-8:30pm. Center. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt. 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] FRIDAY Taller de Oración y Vida– 9:30am-12:30pm. St. Francis Rm. Fish Fry– 5pm-7pm. Center. Stations of the Cross– 7pm– 7:30pm. Church. SATURDAY Women of Grace– 9am-12 noon. St. Clare. Islabon Desayuno– 10am-12 noon. Center. Mass Intentions MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY -7:30am -7:30am -7:30am -8:30am -7:30am -7:30am MARCH 9-15, 2015 Intenciones de la Misa John Mason + rq. Mother Clara Rita Gundler Armstrong + rq. Gundler Family Felicia Gould + rq. Granddaughter Mrs. Dohman rq. Villafana Family Roy Wood + rq. Bernie Wood Mary Gonzales + rq. Fran Di Mase -7:30am Elisa Lopez + rq. Rodriguez Family -5:00pm Mary Kulleck + rq. Dcn. Pete & Junko Johnson SUNDAY -7:00am Cristian Acosta– Flores + rq. Grandma & Grandpa -8:15am Anisa Cox + rq. Renew Bible Study Group -9:45am Jose & Maria Rodriguez (Anniv.) rq. Children -11:30am Emily Agunod + rq. Dcn. Pete & Junko Johnson -1:00pm People of St. Pius X Parish -5:00pm Herlindo + & Georgina Castro + rq. Chavarria Family 6 To add to list, please call the Parish Offices or email: [email protected] Gilbert Murrieta Lois Clow Leroy Edwards Elizabeth Naccari Esperanza Valdivia Gilberto Gracia Alfredo Morales Tom Basinski Caroline Platt Teresa De Galvan Baby Andy Padilla Jesus Egran Baby Ana Sofia Mancillas Rosalie Morabe Gene Morabe Delia Calara