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SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 6:45am, 8:00am, *9:30am 11:00am, 5:30pm *Signed for hearing impaired

Domingo: 12:45pm & 2:30pm (Español)

WEEKDAY MASSES

Mon-Fri: 7:00am & 5:30pm

WEDDINGS By appointment, 6-month advance notice.

PASTOR Fr. Tom Baker ASSOCIATE PASTORS Fr. Gerald Osuagwu Fr. Raymont Medina

BAPTISMS English: 3rd Saturday of each month. Call 948-3011. Spanish: El primer Sabado de cada mes. Llame 942-7853.

Photo by Irene Villalobos

Christmas at Sacred Heart HOLY DAYS / DIAS SANTOS (Days of Obligation)

English - Vigil: 5:30pm 7:00am, 9:00am, 12noon, 5:30pm Español: 7:30pm

CONFESSIONS

Weekdays: 6:30am & 5:00pm (20 min. before Mass) Saturday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm & 8:00pm

Water and Baptism

Jan. 10, 2016 The Baptism of the Lord

Con la celebración del Bautismo del Señor concluimos hoy el tiempo de Navidad. Mañana damos inicio al

Tiempo Ordinario hasta el Miércoles de Ceniza, que será el 10 de Febrero. Al celebrar el bautismo de Jesús, permítanme

recordarles la importancia del agua en el Sacramento del Bautismo. El agua en el sacramento del Bautismo es un signo

de purificación por nuestros pecados, incluso la mancha del pecado original es borrada. El agua también simboliza una

nueva vida. Así como la tierra necesita de la lluvia para tener vida nueva y crecimiento, así nosotros en la vida espiritual

también la necesitamos. Esto comienza con el sacramento del bautismo y es recordado cada vez que entramos a la Igle-

sia y también cuando nos bendecimos con el agua bendita. La bendición nos recuerda nuestro bautismo y también nos

hace reconocer la necesidad de cultivar nuestro crecimiento en la fe así como nuestra vida espiritual.

Quizás la puerta roja de la misericordia que está en el exterior de la Iglesia les pueda recordar el agua en su vida

de fe, al compartir la misericordia de Dios. Así como venimos a la Iglesia cada semana para celebrar la Misa Dominical,

recuerden que este es un momento donde el agua es un signo de vida espiritual. Espero que estén atentos en el creci-

miento de su vida espiritual y puedan crecer en su fe reflejando lo mejor de Jesucristo, con sus hechos y palabras. Resul-

tado: escuchen las palabras del Evangelio de Hoy como si fueran dirigidas personalmente a cada uno de ustedes: “Tu

eres mi hijo el predilecto; en ti me complazco”. Hermanos y hermanas: que su fe encuentre fortaleza en este templo san-

to, y que sus vidas reflejen sus creencias y lo que profesan. Bendiciones y paz para todos ustedes. Fr. Tom

Oremos por las vocaciones—Recuerden orar por más vocaciones a la vida sacerdotal y religiosa durante esta tempo-

rada de santidad. La vocación sacerdotal podría ser un verdadero regalo para la Iglesia. También pueden visitar la ofici-

na de la parroquia para que se lleve un Cáliz Vocacional para que ore por más vocaciones toda la semana.

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Agua y Bautismo

Today we conclude the Christmas season as we celebrate the Baptism

of the Lord. Tomorrow we begin Ordinary Time, which continues until Ash

Wednesday, February 10th. As we celebrate the baptism of Jesus, let us recall

the importance of water in the sacrament of baptism. In this initiation sacra-

ment water symbolizes cleansing, through which our sins, including the stain of

original sin, is removed. Water also symbolizes new life. Just as the earth

needs the rain for new life and growth, so do we in our spiritual life. This be-

gins with the sacrament of baptism and is remembered each time we enter

church and bless ourselves with the holy water. That blessing is to recall our

baptism and to acknowledge our need to water our faith life if we are to grow. Perhaps the red doors of mercy outside the Church can remind you to

water your faith life by sharing God’s mercy. As you come to church each week

to celebrate Sunday Mass, remember this is your time to water and nourish your

spiritual life. Hopefully by being attentive to your spiritual life you can grow in

your faith and better reflect Jesus Christ in your words and actions. As a result,

you could hear these words from today’s Gospel being addressed to you person-

ally, when the Father says: “You are my beloved son/daughter; with you I am

well pleased.” May your faith find refreshment within these holy walls and

may your lives reflect what you believe and profess. Blessings and peace to

you all. Fr. Tom

Pray for Vocations – Please remember to pray for more vocations to religious life and the priesthood during this holy

season. This can be our special gift to the Church. You may also go to the parish office and check out the “Vocation

Chalice” for a week as a reminder and tool to pray for vocations.

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The Happenings

Christmas at Sacred Heart Parish

Youth Day 2016

Registration for Youth Day 2016

#hopebound is now underway!

Come and join 15,000 teens as we worship, pray, hear dynamic

speakers, and attend Liturgy together!

The fee is $75.00 per teen. (includes registration, bus fee, and t-

shirt) A non-refundable deposit of $30.00 is required to sign

up.

Youth Ministry offices are closed Until January 4, 2016.

Youth Nights

Monday, Jan. 11: “New Year-new beginning” in the Kennedy Cen-

ter

Wednesday, Jan. 13:Sisters of Strength. 6:30 to 8:00 in the Youth

house

Thursday, Jan. 14: Band of Brothers. 6:30 to 8:00 in the Youth

house

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Ministry News

Calendar Sales

2016 Sacred Heart Catholic Cal-

endars in English and Spanish will

be sold for $3 after all Masses.

The proceeds go to support Youth

Ministry.

Sacred Heart School

Tues., Jan. 12: Jr. High social

Wed., Jan. 13: Free Dress and treat

for Student and Athlete of the Month

Thurs., Jan. 14: BJ’s Restaurant

Fundraiser 11am-11pm

Fri., Jan. 8: School Mass at

10:45am by the 4th Grade; 1:30pm

Dismissal

Box tops & Labels: Sacred Heart

School is collecting labels from

Campbell’s products and box tops for

education from General Mills. If you

would like to donate labels and box

tops bring them to the school office.

Thank you

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Ministry News

1st year Reconciliation Sacramen-

tal classes (grade 2 and all Heritage

I). Mandatory “Whole Community

Catechesis”, January 9, Adults only.

8:45 AM in the Kennedy Center,

Doors close at 9am. Bring your stu-

dents Reconciliation purple mass

journal.

Reconciliation Retreat, Grades 2 –

4. Parents and children attend, during

class time on Wed., Jan. 20 and

Thurs., Jan. 21. Bring your students

Reconciliation purple mass journal.

Reconciliation Retreat, Grades 5 –

8. Parents and children attend, during

class time on Wed., Jan. 27 and

Thurs., Jan. 28. Bring your students

Reconciliation purple mass journal.

In the Spotlight

History of the Feast of the Santo Nino

The devotion to the Sto. Niño (Holy Child) is the oldest and the one

of the most popular in the Philippines. When Miguel Lopez Legazpi

landed on the island of Cebu in 1565, one of his soldiers found an

image of the Child Jesus. It is believed to be the same statue Magel-

lan had given to the wife of the chieftain of the island after her bap-

tism. Everyone thought the statue had been destroyed in a fire that

broke out during the Battle of Mactan in which the Portuguese ex-

plorer lost his life.

The image is venerated today in the Basilica in Cebu. For Filipino

Catholics the Holy Child represents a God who is accessible to all

and can be approached without fear. The devotion instills the virtues

of simplicity, obedience, and trust in God. At the same time it calls

for mature discipleship and loving service at all

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Feast of the

Santo Nino at

Sacred Heart Church

Come One, Come all…

You are invited to join us in the

celebration of the Feast of Santo

Nino at the 5:30 pm Mass. You

may bring your statue of Santo

Nino and place in front of the

altar and will be blessed after the

mass.

When: Sat., January 16, 2016

Time: 5:30 pm Mass

A reception will follow after the

mass in the Kennedy Hall spon-

sored by the Filipino Ministry.

Enjoy the food, fun and surprise

entertainment. We look forward

to seeing you there!

Haven’t Been to

Confession in a

While?

Interested, but worry you don’t

remember how to give a good

confession? No problem. Simply

pick up the Reconciliation bro-

chure at the back of church or in

the parish office for helpful

“how-to” guidance or visit our

website:

http://sacredheartlancaster.org/

index.php/sacraments/

confession.

Then, stop by Sacred Heart

Catholic Church Monday-

Friday, from 6:30am-6:50am or

5:00pm- 5:20pm or on Saturday,

from 4pm-5pm & 8pm for the

Sacrament of Reconciliation and

quiet prayer.

Ushers and Greeters

Needed

A warm welcome greatly enhanc-

es worship and community even

before the Mass begins. For new-

comers, it is the first impression

that people have about how

friendly our church body truly is.

The simple message that they

provide is: "all are welcome in the

presence of God's people!"

Greeters welcome the parishion-

ers as they enter Mass and the

Ushers give assistance during the

worship service. It would imply

coming 20 minutes before Mass

begins in order to serve. If you

are interested in volunteering

please call (661) 202-0995, or

even talk to an usher or greeter

after any of the Masses to inquire.

Thank you!

Youth Ministries Phone: (661) 945-8743

Catholics in Action

Confirming Disciples

Hispanic Ministry Encargado: Heriberto Cayetano

Phone: (661) 942-7853

Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm

(closed 12 - 1pm)

Funerals

Please call the parish office 942-7122

Building Campaign

Phone: (661) 947-7122

Website: buildsacredheartchurch.org

Facebook: Build Sacred Heart Church

Deacons

Deacon Greg Halamicek

Deacon Fermin Herrera

Deacon Dale Reynolds

Deacon Ron Routolo

Deacon Jason Schalow

Parish Office Phone: (661) 942-7122 / 942-4830

Fax: (661) 945-4255

Email:

sacredheartchurchAV@gmail.com

Website: sacredheartlancaster.org

Facebook: Sacred Heart Catholic

Church, Lancaster-CA

Hours: Mon- Sat 10:00am-5:00pm

(closed 12 - 1pm)

Religious Education Phone: (661) 948-3011

Website: sacredheartore.weebly.com

Download the app: Sacred Heart ORE

Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm

(closed 12 - 1pm). Closed Friday.

Sacred Heart School Phone: (661) 948-3613

Principal: Mr. David Schatz

Website: shsav.org

Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30am- 3:30pm;

Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm

Masses for the Week

January 9—January 15, 2015

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Saturday 5:30pm Herbert Taylor Nichols, RIP

Sunday 6:45am Carmen Garcia Gallegas, RIP

8:00am For All Parishioners

9:30am Susan & Steve Stajcar, RIP

11:00am Edward Calderon, RIP

12:45pm Eloisa Rodriguez, RIP

2:30pm Enrique Aguilera, RIP

5:30pm Alexander Mackenzie, Liv

Monday 7:00am Josephine Susca, RIP

5:30pm Richard Smith, RIP

Tuesday 7:00am Sister Angela Pacheco, RIP

5:30pm Josephine Susca, RIP

Wednesday 7:00am Constantino Alagar Sr., RIP

5:30pm Dottie Rydell, RIP

Thursday 7:00am Susie Hall, Liv

5:30pm Leonard & Marian Nagal, RIP

Friday 7:00pm Deacon John Charters, RIP

5:30pm Rev. Joseph Emmanuel, RIP

For those among us who are sick, that they

know Christ’s comforting presence, in our

community’s care for them and their fami-

lies, especially for: Tony Sablan, Russ Mor-

ris, Jose Cruz, Paula Willis, Priscilla Gordil-

lo, Norman Tierbury, Don Newcomb, Duame

Lizama.

Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14‑20

Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21‑28

Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29‑39

Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25;

Mk 1:40‑45

Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1‑12

Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13‑17

Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11;

Jn 2:1-11

Today’s Gospel A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the be-

loved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Luke 3:15-16,

21-22). Evangelio de Hoy

Después del bautismo de Jesús, el cielo se abrió

(Lucas 3:15-16, 21-22).

Pastoral Intern: Egren Gomez

Perpetual Adoration

Sunday 7:00pm– Saturday 9:00am

Saturday 7:00pm– Sunday 6:00am

Novena- Tuesday : 6:00pm

Liturgy of the Hours

Weekdays: 5:00pm

Gift Shop

Saturday: 4:00pm –7:00pm

Sunday:7:30am –7:30pm

Closed during Masses

Anointing of the sick/

Ministry to the sick

Please call the parish office to arrange for

anointing for someone who is seriously ill

or preparing for surgery. If ill, homebound

or hospitalized we can visit upon request.

Safeguard the Children

Linda Gonzalez: (661) 949-8890

Parish Information

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