SACRED HEART CATHOLIC PARISH

-CELEBRATING 125 YEARS-

565 W. Kettering St., Lancaster, CA 93534 Phone: (661) 942-7122

www.sacredheartlancaster.org

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday: 5:30pm

Sunday: 6:45am, 8:00am, *9:30am

11:00am, 5:30pm *Signed for hearing impaired

MISAS EN ESPANOL

Domingo: 12:45pm & 2:30pm

WEEKDAY MASSES

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

HOLY DAYS /DIAS SANTOS

English: 9:30am

CONFESSIONS

Weekdays: 6:30am & 5:00p (20 minutes

before Mass)

Saturday: 4:00pm-5:00pm & 8:00pm WEDDINGS: By appointment, 6-month

advance notice. Call 942-7122.

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.

7 Commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers in the Month Dedicated

to the Precious Blood of Christ. Eucharistic Ministers prayerfully serve

the people of Sacred Heart by distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during

Eucharistic celebrations. (see page 4)

Pastors Corner

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July 26, 2015 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Recuero el aprendizaje en mi clase de 4to grado acerca de las ta-

blas de multiplicar. En realidad fui bastante rápido para las multiplicacio-

nes y como tal, recibí muchas estrellas de oro por el cumplimiento de mi

obligación. Me gustaría que así de fácil fuera el ministerio. Yo deseo

multiplicar los dones aquí en el Sagrado Corazón , y anhelo recibir mu-

chas estrellas de oro por la maravillosa participación de todos ustedes

como parroquianos. En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús realiza el milagro de la

multiplicación de los panes. Un muchacho ofreció 5 panes y 2 peces, Je-

sús los multiplicó para que todo mundo comiera. ¿El verdadero milagro

consistiría en tener la apertura de compartir? El joven del Evangelio es un

modelo para mí, es decir, ofrecer a Dios lo que yo tengo y dejar que Él lo

multiplique. Si bien puedo ser muy bueno en la multiplicación, nadie

puede compararse con Dios. Todas las bendiciones, talento o dones, vie-

nen de Él, solo tenemos que permitirle a Él que haga el resto, pueden

ocurrir cosas milagrosas. Bendiciones. P. Tom

MULTIPLICATION

I recall learning my multiplication tables in 4th grade. Actually I was quite speedy at doing my times

tables and received many gold stars for performance. I only wish it were so easy in ministry. I so desire

to multiply the gifts here at Sacred Heart, yearning for gold stars of performance for you wonderful pa-

rishioners. In our gospel today Jesus performs the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves. As stated a boy

offered his 5 loaves and 2 fish and Jesus turned this into enough for everyone. Could the real miracle

be in the openness to share? That young boy is a model for me, offer what I have and let God do the

multiplication. While I may be good at multiplication, no one can match God. Offer whatever blessings, talents

or other gifts to God and let Him do the rest – miraculous things can happen. Blessings.

Fr. Tom

SAVE THE DATE – Saturday, October 3, KNBC weatherman Fritz Coleman will come to Sacred

Heart Church. He has a comedy act which he has graciously agreed to perform as a fund-raiser for

us. The proceeds will be split between our Building Campaign and our youth NCYC (National Catho-

lic Youth Conference) trip to be held this November in Indianapolis. Save the date and more details

will be forthcoming.

RESERVE ESTA FECHA

El 2015 es el 125 Aniversario

de la dedicación de la Parro-

quia del Sagrado Corazón,

aquí en Lancaster. Para esta

año de Jubileo, tendremos la

celebración de una Misa es-

pecial el Domingo 6 de Sep-

tiembre, 2015 a las 5:30PM.

Nuestro Arzobispo José H.

Gómez nos visitará y él será

el celebrante principal de este

evento.

MULTIPLICACIÓN

The Happenings Page 3

Originally Published in Sacred Heart Church Magazine 1956

Ministry News Page 4

Thank you all for supporting our youth

that will be attending the National Cath-

olic Youth Conference this fall in Indi-

anapolis! We truly appreciate your gen-

erosity! There will be no youth gather-

ing until we return for our kick off in

September!

Parish BBQ Please call the youth office

to register to help with this event! Set

up: 5:00pm to 8:00pm -July 27-July 31.

After the BBQ on Aug 1st help is needed

from 10:00pm to 1:00am to take down

booths.

Confirming Disciples Registration

Live, Love, Serve like Jesus! Registra-

tion for our Confirming Disciples is cur-

rently underway. Preparation for Confir-

mation is for a life time, not just the

day! Come encounter Jesus in our small

group meetings! Registrations will be

accepted Tues., Wed., and Thurs. from 2

- 4 or call for an appt.

El Grupo Juvenil: “Católicos Unidos” es

un ministerio que está al servicio de la

juventud . Contamos con proyectos de

los cuales tu puedes ser parte: haciendo

servicio social, amigos, retiros espiritua-

les y sobre todo, mejoraras tu relación

personal con Dios. ¡Bienvenidos/as! Nos

reunimos los lunes de 6:30-8:30pm. en el

salón Kennedy. Para más información

llama al: 945-8743. El grupo de Jóvenes

regresa en Septiembre.

Conferencia Nacional de Jóvenes Ca-

tólicos. Gracias por apoyar a los jóvenes

que asistirán a tan magno evento que se

llevará a cabo en Indianápolis, de verdad

que apreciamos su ayuda.

Registro para la Confirmación. Nece-

sitas : Certificado de nacimien-

to. Certificado de Bautismo. Certificado

de Primera Comunión. Un deposito.

Youth Ministry

Virtus Training

Aug 15, 9am-12pm

Virtus Re-certification

Aug 15th, 1:00-2:30

Call 942-7122

Eucharistic Ministers

After a time of formation to deepen their understanding of the ministry they are to

undertake, 7 members of our parish were commissioned during Sunday Mass. In eve-

ry celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of

Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Be-

ing a minister of the Eucharist gives you the opportunity to grow in faith so that you

might continue to grow in that spirit-

uality of “Christ’s Presence”. Ex-

traordinary ministers are to be initiat-

ed Catholics, at least 16 years of age,

who lead a life in harmony with the

undertaking of this ministry includ-

ing participating in the sacramental

life of the Church. Please consider

His call to serve our parish in this

way. For more information contact

the parish office 942-7122.

Ministry News Page 5

Interested in becoming Catholic?

Sign Up for RCIA 2015-2016

Classes Begin August 24th and are on

Monday nights from 7-9pm. Applications

may be received at the Parish Office.

R.C.I.A. is the Church’s way of extending

an invitation to those who wish to know

more about the faith. It is for adults who…

wish to be baptized

are baptized Christians desiring to

explore entering into full communion

with the Catholic Church

are baptized Catholics desiring to

complete their sacraments of initia-

tion: Confirmation and Eucharist.

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos

R.I.C.A

El rito es el proceso a través del cual la

persona se convierte en miembro de la

Iglesia Católico. El programa esta destina-

do a servir a:

Los no bautizados que desean apren-

der mas acerca de la religión Católica.

Aquellos bautizados en otras religio-

nes Cristianos que les gustaría ser

Católicos.

Aquellos bautizados Católicos pero

que no han sido educados en la Fe.

Aplicaciones se pueden entregar a la Ofici-

na Parroquial.

In the Spotlight

Grupos Parroquiales Hispanos

El Ministerio Hispano del Sagrado Co-

razón cuenta con distintos grupos de

evangelización tanto para hombres co-

mo para mujeres, así como para toda la

familia. Pescador de Hombres: Se

reúne los domingos a las 6:30AM. Hi-

jas de Ma. Santísima: Se reúne los

jueves a las 11:00am. Grupo de Ora-

ción Familiar: Se reúne los viernes a

las 7:00PM. La reunión de estos grupos

se lleva acabo en el salon parroquial.

Cofradía Guadalupa: Se reune los

martes a las 7pm. en el Anexo “G”.

Para más información sobre estos gru-

pos y otras actividades Hispanas dentro

de nuestra comunidad, favor de comu-

nicarse a la oficina del Ministerio His-

Deacon John Charters

How long have you been a parishioner at Sacred Heart? Since June 23rd, 1979, prior to my re-

tirement from Edwards Air Force in 1980.

In what ways did you feel God was calling you to be a Deacon? After our daughter Ronda died at

the age of 26, while I was attending Mass I felt a spiritual connection to the Holy Spirit and began

experiencing extraordinary dreams at night of being called to become a Deacon. I shared my feel-

ings with my wife but told her I didn’t feel worthy. It was only after our previous Associate Pastor

Father John Kesterson asked me if I had ever thought about becoming a Deacon that I met with our

Pastor Timothy O’Connell and he recommended me for diaconate formation. I began formation in

1995. The classes were in Santa Barbara, a two hour drive there and back every other weekend. This

was a commitment to the calling to serve as a Deacon. I was ordained June 12th 1999

What is the most rewarding aspect of your ministry? My Matrimonial Tribunal Ministry was the

most rewarding for me as well as those who had prior marriage issues and were not able to partici-

pate in the sacraments. Once the declaration of nullity was received it was a blessing to have the

person come to me to receive Jesus in the Eucharist. It brought tears of joy to both of us. And I

can’t miss sharing about RCIA where I was the director for 13 years. It was an amazing experience

to share as they received their sacraments. It’s wonderful to see so many “new” fully initiated Cath-

olics involved in ministries at Sacred Heart. But most importantly it was rewarding to being able to

serve at the Table of the Lord at Mass. It brought me so much peace.

Magnificat

Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic

Women, will host its quarterly Prayer

Breakfast Aug. 15th from 9:30am-

1:00pm at the Hellenic Center 43404

30th St. W., Lancaster. Our speaker,

Donna Ross, will share her conversion

from her 25 year career as an executive

with the Magic Kingdom of Disney to

work for the Eternal Kingdom of God.

The cost is $26. Please call Rita for

more info: (661) 943-6402.

Pre-ordered Sacred Heart Cookbooks will

be distributed at the BBQ. Don’t forget to

pick up your copy or buy one for 19.95!

The 44th Annual SCRC Catholic Renewal

Convention will take place over Labor

Day Weekend, September 4 - 6, 2015 at

the Anaheim Convention Center & Arena.

“Rejoice and Be Glad” is the theme.

Over 50 Catholic Speakers & 70 Presenta-

tions! Spiritually enriching for all ages!

Guest speakers: Bishop Kevin Vann, Fr.

Gary Thomas, John Michael Talbot, Dea-

con Alex Jones, Fr. Stan Fortuna, CFR, Sr.

Regina Marie Gorman, OCD, Fr. Jeffrey

Grob, JCD, Dr. Margarett Schleintz, Fr.

Eugenio Cardenas, MSpS, Dr. Mary Hea-

ly, Neal Lozano and many more!

For brochure/info, contact: (818) 771-

1361 spirit@scrc.org. Online Info. &

Registration: scrc.org

Our Parish Family Page 6

82nd Annual Parish BBQ

Saturday, August 1st, 2015

5:00pm to 10:00pm

DESSERT BOOTH Baked goods and volunteers to work are needed for the Sacred Heart School Parent’s Association

Dessert Booth. Homemade fruit pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, and cupcakes are their biggest re-

quest. For more information or to volunteer to work the booth, please call Dionna Fry at (661) 942-

7122.

“WHITE ELEPHANT” The White Elephant will take your gently used, non-broken items. They will not accept clothes,

shoes, or large furniture. You can drop off your items starting the week of July 27th from 3:00pm

to 6:00pm at the Kesterson Center. Questions? Call Diane Tyndall at (661) 940-1882.

DIME TOSS New glassware in different sizes and shapes are requested for the Dime Toss game. Bring your NEW

glass items to the Parish Office during office hours.

PARCEL POST GAME Prize items are needed for the Parcel Post game, a favorite among those attending. Consider donat-

ing toys, games, non-perishable food items, merchant gift certificates, grooming products, small

kitchen items, school supplies, the possibilities are endless. Check out the discount stores!! Please

bring your items and donations to the Religious Education Office during office hours.

HISPANIC MINISTRY, YOUTH MINISTRY PARENTS & RELI-

GIOUS EDUCATION PARENTS Parish BBQ Assigned Items: Please drop off your assigned items with the ministry listed. For ques-

tions or office hours, please see ministry phone numbers listed on page 8.

Enjoy a good old fashioned fun evening of games for all ages, music, entertainment, deep pit BBQ beef dinner, Mexican and Asian food, homemade desserts, ice cream, the beer garden,

raffle prizes, “white elephant” and so much more!

SPREAD THE WORD ~

SEE YOU AT THE BBQ!

Masses for the Week

July 25 - July 31, 2015

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Saturday 5:30PM Craig Johnson, RIP

Sunday 6:45AM For All Parishioners

8:00AM Annie Lizama, Liv

9:30AM Mass of Thanksgiving

11:00AM Linda Reynolds, Liv

12:45PM Benito Carrillo, RIP

2:30PM Maria Languren,RIP

5:30PM Chris Avery, RIP

Monday 7:00AM Roxanne Carrasco, Liv

5:30PM The Didier Family, Liv

Tuesday 7:00AM Tony Carrasco, Live

5:30PM Keith McPeek, RIP

Wednesday 7:00AM Gavin Carrasco, Liv

5:30PM Elizabeth Lester, RIP

Thursday 7:00AM Elijah Carrasco, Liv

5:30PM Diane Wonser, RIP

Friday 7:00AM Richard Crann, RIP

5:30PM Irene Viduya, 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: Dcn John Charters,

Carol Green, Ava Alvarez de Olivos, Heidi

Nottoli, Janet Macaro, Lupe Rodriguez,

Sergio Gutierrez,Vincent Reyes Jr., Mildred Paolucci,

Michael Santacruz .

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23;

Mt 13:31-35

Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13;

Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-27 or

Lk 10:38-42

Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11;

Mt 13:47-53

Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37;

Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58

Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-

12

Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54;

Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wednesday: St. Martha

Thursday: St. Peter Chrysologus

Friday: St. Ignatius of Loyola

Saturday: St. Alphonsus Liguori; First Saturday

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Sal 106:19-23; Mt 13:31-35 Martes: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Sal 103:6-13; Mt 13:36-43 Miércoles:Ex 34:29-35; Sal 99:5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-27 o Lc 10:38-42 Jueves: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Sal 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:47-53 Viernes: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Sal 81 (80):3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 Sábado: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 Domingo: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Sal 78 (77):3-4, 23-25, 54; Ef 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Miércoles: Santa Marta Jueves: San Pedro Crisólogo Viernes: San Ignacio de Loyola Sábado: San Alfonso de Ligorio; Primer sábado

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 26, 2015 The eyes of all look hopefully to you,

and you give them their food in due sea-

son.

— Psalm 145:15

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

Fax: (661) 945-4255

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: Monday - Thursday 7:30am-

3:30pm; Friday: 7:30am - 2:00pm

Building Campaign

Phone: (661) 947-7122

Website: buildsacredheartchurch.org

Facebook: Build Sacred Heart Church

Safeguard the Children

Coordinator: Linda Gonzalez

Phone: (661) 949-8890

Deacons

Deacon John Charters

Deacon Greg Halamicek

Deacon Fermin Herrera

Deacon Dale Reynolds

Deacon Ron Routolo

Deacon Jason Schalow

Perpetual Adoration

Sunday 7:00pm– Saturday 6:30am

Saturday 8:00pm– 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 ar-

range for anointing for someone who

is seriously ill or preparing for sur-

gery. If ill, homebound or hospital-

ized we can visit upon request.

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)

Parish Pastoral Council

Leo Alvarado

Ramon Escobar

Jessica Garcia

Jessica Harper

Deacon Ron Routolo

Johnnie Shade

Please speak with any of these

members about concerns you may

have at Sacred Heart Church.

Music Ministry English Kathryn Conrad:947-4023

Music Ministry Spanish Santiago Flores: 202-8146

Funerals

Please call the parish office 942-

7122

Parish Information

Good Shepherd Cemetery 722-0887

Bereavement 948-9347

Catholic Daughters 943-0402

Charismatic Prayer Groups

English 718-2757

Spanish (818) 571-4659

Cofradia Guadalupana 948-4604

Detention Ministry 942-1370

Eucharistic Ministers

English 947-7122

Spanish 942-7853

Filipino Ministry 406-3446

Hijas de Maria 942-7853

Knights of Columbus 942-2751

Legion of Mary

House Blessings 946-5715

Lectors

English 949-8890

Spanish 942-7853

Marriage Encounter

English 794-3690

Spanish 478-2354

Ministers of Hospitality

English 202-0995

Spanish 729-3343

Natural Family Planning

English 492-3459

Spanish 949-6438

Perpetual Adoration

English 948-4604

Spanish 949-6438

Prayer Chain 718-2757

Pescador de Hombres 942-7853

RCIA

English 264-1057

Spanish 942-7853

Respect Life 266-BABY

Crisis Pregnancy

Pregnancy & Infant Loss 478-1881

Project Rachel 492-3459

Rosary Guild 270-3262

Scripture Study 945-8840

Spanish Women’s Group 946-7524

Spanish Men’s Group 406-9709

St. Vincent De Paul 942-3222 45058 Trevor Ave #B, Lancaster 93534

Squires of the Sacred Heart579-6102

Women of Grace 945-8840

Vocations (Dcn. Greg) 305-0023

Ministries & Organizations

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