SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS LA MESA, CALIFORNIA Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, Jan 3 500 PM Kelsea Lyn Phelps† Sunday, Jan 4 700 AM In Thanksgiving 900 AM JJ & Virginia Bronk† 1100 AM Pearl Cunningham† 500 PM Mass for the People Monday, Jan 5 830 AM Mary Jo Vierkant† Tuesday, Jan 6 830 AM Susana Michel-Blessings Wednesday, Jan 7 830 AM Jerome Fontenette-Birthday Thursday, Jan 8 830 AM Rafael Aguilar-Blessings Friday, Jan 9 830 AM Frausto Family-Divine Protection Saturday, Jan 10 500 PM Ramon Aguilar-Blessings Sunday, Jan 11 700 AM Mass for the People 900 AM Frances Catalfo† 1100 AM Rubina Singore† 500 PM Frank Fraire† Join us this Friday, January 9, for a very rewarding time of prayer and meditation in front of the Blessed Sacrament. We gather in the Holy Spirit Chapel from 6pm to closing with Benediction at 830pm. Everyone is welcome to stay as long as time permits. THE NEEDS AND INTENTIONS OF: Chuck Reiches, Ellen Todd, Bruce Reed, Doug Reed, Bea Smiley, Dick Garren, Ted Curry, Pauline Tuccierello,John Rodosevich, Anitra Scotese, Sebastien Easton, Annabelle Laney, Rodolfo Torres Jr., Mason Rosenberg, Alicia Elera, Fraustro Family, Lynn Tasto, Mary Parks, Elizabeth Sproul, Carol & Edwin Hays, Spencer Hanchett... may they find joy in the healing love of Christ. Names will appear on the Prayer List for two months unless notified that the person is still in need of prayers. Please call the parish office at 465.5334 or send an email to [email protected] to add or delete names on the list. All ladies of the parish are invited to the Women’s Club monthly meeting on Thursday, January 8 in Barry Hall with a surprise guest, who also joined us at the card party and we have seen in our many group pictures. We start off the new year with songs from the Academy’s 2nd graders and installation of new officers. 1030am Rosary, 11am songs and meeting and 12pm lunch. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Readings for today’s Mass can be found at number 899 Sunday Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-6; Matthew 2:1-12 Monday 1 John 3:22-4:6; Matthew 4:12-25 Tuesday 1 John 4:7-10; Mark 6:34-44 Wednesday 1 John 4:11-18; Mark 6:45-52 Thursday 1 John 4:19-5:4; Luke 4:14-22 Friday 1 John 5:5-13; Luke 5:12-16 Saturday 1 John 5:14-21; John 3:22-30 Sunday Isaiah 55:1-11; Psalm: Isaiah 12 1 John 5:1-9; Mark 1:7-11 “A Caribbean Holiday” card party luncheon was a huge success thanks to the support of our parish and friends. Visit Saint Martin’s website for more details at: www.stmartinoftoursparish.org OF FAITH—Happy New Year! Join and share fellowship with women of the parish on Thursday, January 8 at 7pm in the Conference Room by the Parish Hall. We will be having a gift exchange and a party to celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. Bring a wrapped gift and a snack or sweet treat to share. Questions, please call Monica Dietsch at 469.1256. THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Catechetical Ministry FOR CHILDREN: Registration for Faith Formation from preschool, age 4 to 11 year olds, and Sacramental Preparation for First Eucharist and Reconciliation is ongoing. To register download forms at: www.stmartinoftoursparish.org. Sun, Jan 11, 815am Session in Parish Hall 18 & 25 Sun, Feb 1 9am Family Mass 1015am First Eucharist Sacramental Preparation Session For more information about registration, please contact Christine Davis, Religious Education Coordinator, at [email protected] or 698-8434. REGISTRATION FOR JUNIOR HIGH, HIGH SCHOOL AND CONFIRMATION PROGRAMS: Registration for Youth Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation is ongoing. To register download forms at: www.stmartinoftoursparish.org. JUNIOR HIGH FAITH FORMATION Fri, Jan 9 730-10pm Lazer Tag/In & Out Burger Mon, Jan 12 & 26 630-745pm Youth Group Session HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION Thur, Jan 8 6-830pm Praise & Worship at Little Flower Haven Sun, Jan 11 630-8pm Youth Group Session Sun, Jan 18 3-730pm Class/Mass/Dinner Year 2 Only Go to [email protected] or call Susan Skinner, Youth Minister, at 698.3180 for more formation. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) INQUIRY SESSIONS: We invite anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith to join us on most Tuesday evenings at 7pm. in Barry Hall. If you are considering becoming Catholic, or are baptized and would like to receive the Sacraments of First Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation, or just want to learn more about your Catholic faith, please come and see what we have to offer. Tuesday, January 6 topic: “The Eucharist” For more information please contact Christine Davis, Coordinator, at 698.8434 or [email protected] JANUARY 4, 2015 SAINT MARTIN’S MOMS’ GROUP Calling all Moms… Friday, January 9 at 815am in Barry Hall. We meet monthly and you are welcome to join us as we gather for fellowship, to laugh, have fun, be inspired, pray for our children, husbands, families, schools, teachers, church, country and world. We share about the everyday stresses and celebrate the unexpected graces and blessings that fill our lives. If you are looking for faith and community with other moms, then this is the group for you. For more information, please call Susan Skinner at 698.3180. TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA The Saint Martin of Tours Women’s Club invite you to a fun trip to Las Vegas, staying at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino; from Sunday, February 22 through Tuesday, February 24, 2015. $140 per person in double room and $150 in single room. Bus leaves Saint Martin’s street side at 8am on Sunday morning and returns at approximately 7pm on Tuesday. For reservations or more information, please call Rose Parknaven at 469.4621 or Inga Morrison at 698-1152. WE WELCOME If you are new to the parish, we request that you register by stopping at the Parish Office to complete the registration form, either on Saturday or Sunday, 830am to 1215pm or Monday through Friday, 9am to 12pm or 2 to 4pm. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the parish office at 619.465.5334. THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESFUL SMA GREAT CASH GIVEAWAY! The Great Cash Giveaway drawing was held the evening of December 16 at the Academy‘s Advent program reception. Congratulations to: $10,000 Linda Biesel Linda is grandmother to two students At SMA and mother-in-law to Lori our computer teacher. $500 The Bautista family $250 The Warren Family We thank everyone who made a donation for a ticket. Each donation counted! The funds from the Great Cash Giveaway go directly to the school’s budget.