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OFFICE (805) 647-3235 FAX (805) 647-8087

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Email us at:

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Pastor Rev. Al Ezeonyeka

Associate Pastor Rev. Ramón Pons

Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Daniel O’Sullivan

Deacons:

Deacon Humberto Guzman Deacon Fernando Flores

Deacon Phil Conforti Deacon John Barry

“Our mission is to offer every person in our

community a life-changing encounter

with Jesus Christ”

"Nuestra misión es ofrecer a cada persona en

nuestra comunidad un encuentro con Jesucristo

que cambie su vida "

December 20, 2020 / 20 de diciembre del 2020

4th Sunday of Advent| 4o Domingo de Adviento 2 From the desk of Fr. Al Ezeonyeka Desde el escritorio de P. Al Ezeonyeka

Mary, Our Mother I am writing this short reflection on the feast of our Lady of Guadalupe. On a day like this, I think about the amazing love of the Blessed Mother – a love that’s behind all her visits around the world. I think about how my relationship with her has been a catalyst in my priesthood. People often call me a Marian priest because I always invite Mary our mother to intercede for us during Mass. It’s a bit of a stretch to call me a “Marian priest”, however, there is no question that Mary has had a huge impact on me. My conversion took place in 1988 among the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. That evening, when I left the church – SS Mulumba and Davis Catholic Church, Lagos – I went across the street to a Catholic bookstore and bought a rosary and a Simple Prayer Book, which contained basic Catholic prayers. I promised myself that I would say the rosary daily, attend Sunday Masses on time and sit in front so as to hear the priest. Since then, the Blessed Mother has guided me, strengthened me, inspired me and most importantly, helped me to develop a deep relationship with her Son, Jesus Christ. I am convinced that without the rosary, I wouldn’t be where I am today. By making Mary the Mother of his son, God made her the mother of ALL Christians. In Revelation chapter 12 we read that the dragon was enraged at the woman [i.e., Mary] and went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring [i.e., children]—those who keep God’s commands and hold fast their testimony about Jesus (Rev 12:17). Note, God does not make a mistake. If he made Mary the mother of all believers, then he has also entrusted her with the motherly care of Jesus’ followers. Mary takes this motherly role very seriously. At the wedding feast at Cana, she saved the day by helping the couple to obtain some wine from Jesus (Jn 2:1-12). She set out in haste and traveled to the hill country to a town of Judah to visit her relative Elizabeth (Lk 1:39). Since then Mary has been paying motherly visits to different parts of the world including Guadalupe in Piaui, Mexico, Lourdes in France, Fatima in Portugal, Cartago in Costa Rica, Knock in Ireland, to mention but a few. To Juan Diego and to all of us, she says, “I wish that a temple be erected here quickly, so I may therein exhibit and give all my love, compassion, help, and protection, because I am your merciful mother…” I truly recommend daily rosary to all, for those who have recourse to Mary, our Mother shall never be disappointed.

Merry Christmas to you all!

María, nuestra Madre Escribo esta breve reflexión sobre la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. En un día como éste, pienso en el increíble amor de la Virgen, un amor que está detrás de todas sus visitas alrededor del mundo. Pienso en cómo mi relación con ella ha

sido un elemento catalizador de mi sacerdocio. La gente me llama a menudo sacerdote mariano porque siempre invito a María, nuestra madre, a interceder por nosotros durante la Misa. Es un poco exagerado llamarme "sacerdote mariano", sin embargo, no hay duda de que María ha tenido un gran impacto en mí. Mi conversión tuvo lugar en 1988 entre la Renovación Carismática Católica. Esa noche, cuando salí de la iglesia - SS Mulumba and Davis Catholic Church, Lagos - fui al otro lado de la calle a una librería católica y compré un rosario y un Libro de Oración Simple, que contenía oraciones católicas básicas. Me prometí que rezaría el rosario diariamente, asistiría a las misas dominicales a tiempo y me sentaría al frente para escuchar al sacerdote. Desde entonces, la Mater me ha guiado, fortalecido, inspirado y, lo que es más importante, me ha ayudado a desarrollar una profunda relación con su Hijo, Jesucristo. Estoy convencido de que sin el rosario, no estaría donde estoy hoy. Al hacer de María la Madre de su hijo, Dios la hizo madre de TODOS los cristianos. En el Apocalipsis, capítulo 12, leemos que el dragón se enfureció con la mujer[es decir, María] y se fue a hacer la guerra contra el resto de su descendencia[es decir, los hijos], aquellos que guardan los mandamientos de Dios y se aferran a su testimonio sobre Jesús (Apocalipsis 12:17). Nótese que Dios no comete un error. Si hizo de María la madre de todos los creyentes, entonces también le ha confiado el cuidado maternal de los seguidores de Jesús. María se toma muy en serio este papel de madre. En la fiesta de las bodas de Caná, ella salvó el día ayudando a la pareja a obtener un poco de vino de Jesús (Jn 2, 1-12). Salió de prisa y viajó al monte a una ciudad de Judá para visitar a su pariente Isabel (Lc 1, 39). Desde entonces, María ha estado haciendo visitas maternas a diferentes partes del mundo, incluyendo Guadalupe en Piaui, México, Lourdes en Francia, Fátima en Portugal, Cartago en Costa Rica, Knock en Irlanda, por mencionar sólo algunas. A Juan Diego y a todos nosotros nos dice: "Deseo que aquí se levante pronto un templo, para que en él pueda exhibir y dar todo mi amor, compasión, ayuda y protección, porque soy tu madre misericordiosa....". Recomiendo verdaderamente el rosario diario a todos, para aquellos que recurren a María, nuestra Madre nunca se decepcionará.

Feliz Navidad a todos!

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Its Christmas week but I got to be honest it doesn't really feel like Christmas this year. This has been a crazy year filled with a pandemic, shutdowns, fires, and so many other things that for me personally and I know others it just feels like a haze. One thing I am truly grateful for is that we are still able to celebrate mass even in the midst of another shutdown. Jesus is the reason for the season and this year, more than ever, we need to come together to celebrate the birth of Christ in our lives. In the midst of all this insanity, God prevails, and our faith keeps us strong. So, however you are celebrating Christmas this year, enjoy your time, and let Christ be at the center of it all!

youthministry@sacredheartventura.org

YOUTH MINISTRY MINISTERIO JUVENIL youthministry@sacredheartventura.org

Es la semana de Navidad, pero tengo que ser honesto, no se siente realmente como Navidad este año. Este ha sido un año loco lleno de una pandemia, clausuras, incendios, y tantas otras cosas que para mí personalmente y conozco a otros se siente un poco borroso. Una cosa por la que estoy realmente agradecido es que todavía podemos celebrar la misa incluso en medio de otro cierre. Jesús es la razón de la temporada y este año, más que nunca, necesitamos reunirnos para celebrar el nacimiento de Cristo en nuestras vidas. En medio de toda esta locura, Dios siempre prevalece, y nuestra fe nos mantiene fuertes. Así que, como sea que celebren la Navidad este año, disfruten de su tiempo, y dejen que Cristo sea el centro de todo!

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Intenciones de la Semana

(†)Deceased (-)Intentions

Saturday, Dec 19, 2020 5:00 pm - Parishioners of Sacred Heart 7:00 pm - Parishioners of Sacred Heart

Sunday, Dec 20, 2020 7:00 am † Fernand Maldonado 9:00 am † Anthony Kim Nguyen 10:30 am † Virginia Pelayo † Knights of Columbus Deceased Members 12:30 pm - Parishioners of Sacred Heart 5:00pm - Parishioners of Sacred Heart

Monday, Dec 21, 2020 7:00 am - Parishioners of Sacred Heart 6:00pm - Parishioners of Sacred Heart

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2020 7:00 am - Parishioners of Sacred Heart 6:00 pm - Parishioners of Sacred Heart

Wednesday, Dec 23, 2020 7:00 am - Parishioners of Sacred Heart 6:00 pm † Edwin & Doris Carty

Thursday, Dec 24, 2020 7:00 am NO MASS 4:00 pm - Parishioners of Sacred Heart 6:00 pm - Parishioners of Sacred Heart 8:00 pm - Parishioners of Sacred Heart

Friday, Dec 25, 2020 7:00 am - Parishioners of Sacred Heart 9:00 am - Parishioners of Sacred Heart 10:30 am - Parishioners of Sacred Heart 12:30 pm - Parishioners of Sacred Heart 5:00 pm NO MASS

Saturday, Dec 26, 2020 8:30 am † Cecelia Dung Nguyen

WORDS OF WISDOM…. PALABRAS DE SABIDURÍA….

CHRISTMAS IN THE HEART Christmas! ’Tis the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial fire of charity in the heart.—Washington Irving

LA NAVIDAD EN EL CORAZÓN ¡Navidad! Es la estación para encender el fuego de la hospitalidad en la sala, y el fuego y de la simpatía en el corazón.—Washington Irving

The Sick / Enfermos:

Died in Christ / Murio en Cristo:

INTERCESSION / Intercesiones PRAY FOR…./ Oremos por….

MASSES/MISAS:

Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24

4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (English) 8:00 p.m. -Bilingual (Livestream) (NO Midnight Mass) Christmas Day: Friday, December 25

7:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am - English 12:30pm -Español

(NO 5:00 p.m. evening Mass)

New Year’s Eve: Thursday, December 31

7:00 a.m (English) 5:00 p.m. -Bilingual (Livestream) New Year’s Day: Friday, January 1, 2021

8:30am - English 12:30pm -Español

(NO evening Mass)

December 20, 2020 / 20 de diciembre del 2020 5 EUCHARICTIC ADORATION-

EVERY FRIDAY Between 9:00am 10:00pm

Come and spend on hour in Adoration with our Savior.

“Eucharistic Adoration holiday schedule. Our Adoration schedule continues on Fridays from 9:00am to 10:00pm, with the exception of the following Friday’s

when it will not be available: December 25th & January 1st, 2021. Thank you to all adorers who have been faithfully committed to spending a specific hour with our Lord Jesus fully present to us in the Blessed Sacrament. Particularly during this time of pandemic when we are required to be outdoors for Adoration. May our Lord richly bless you for your sacrifice! What a beautiful time to make this gift of yourself, to Jesus, our King. As St. mother Teresa of Calcutta tells us, “when you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you. When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now.” Have a Blessed Advent and Holy Christmas season.

ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA-TODOS LOS VIERNES

Entre las 9:00am y las 10:00pm

Ven y comparte una hora de adoración con nuestro Salvador.

"Horarios navideños de la Adoración Eucarística". Nuestro horario de Adoración continúa los viernes de 9:00am a 10:00pm, con la excepción de los siguientes viernes cuando

no estará disponible: 25 de diciembre y 1 de enero de 2021.

Gracias a todos los adoradores que se han comprometido fielmente a pasar una hora específica con nuestro Señor Jesús

plenamente presente en el Santísimo Sacramento. Particularmente durante este tiempo de la pandemia cuando se

requiere que estemos al aire libre para la Adoración. ¡Que nuestro Señor los bendiga ricamente por su sacrificio! Qué hermoso momento para hacer este regalo de ti mismo, a

Jesús, nuestro Rey. Como nos dice Santa Madre Teresa de Calcuta, "cuando miras el crucifijo, comprendes cuánto te amaba Jesús". Cuando miras

la Sagrada Hostia entiendes cuánto te ama Jesús ahora."

Tengan un bendito Adviento y una santa Navidad.

For more information:/Para más información: Kati at katalinescallier3@gmail.com

or call/text (805) 216-5749

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

The Parish Offices Christmas Holiday Hours: Thursday, December 24th, closing at 12:30pm, Office will be closed Friday, December 25th– Monday, December 28th. The parish office will reopen Tuesday, December 29 at regular hours.

OFICINA ESTARÁ CERRADA

Horarios navideños de las oficinas de la parroquia: jueves, 24 de diciembre, cerrará a las 12:30pm, la oficina estará cerrada el viernes, 25 de diciembre a lunes, 28 de diciembre. La oficina parroquial reabrirá el martes 29 de diciembre en horario regular.

Church grants plenary indulgence for year of St. Joseph

The Apostolic Penitentiary issues a Decree granting plenary indulgences for the year of St. Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis on Tuesday. The special year will last from 8 December 2020 to 8 December 2021. More information: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2020-

12/apostolic-penitentiary-plenary-indulgence-year-st-joseph.html

El Papa Francisco convoca a un "Año de San José"

Con la Carta apostólica Patris corde (Con corazón de padre), el Pontífice recuerda el 150 aniversario de la declaración de san José como Patrono de la Iglesia Universal y, con motivo de esta ocasión, a partir de hoy y hasta el 8 de diciembre de 2021 se celebrará un año dedicado especialmente a él. Para mas información: https://www.vaticannews.va/es/papa/news/2020-12/papa-francisco-carta-patris-corde-san-jose.html

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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I will fix a place for my people. (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading — To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). Gospel — Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38). 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.

International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Friday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Saturday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5

or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]

EL DIOS ETERNO El rey David deseaba que el Arca de Dios tuviera un hogar más permanente. David podría haberse imaginado algo así como el palacio de cedro donde residía. Dios tenía en mente algo más: un trono donde los descendientes de David gobernarían para siempre, un reino donde judíos y gentiles serían bien recibidos por igual. La actitud devota de María llevó a un mensaje aún más inquietante. Concebiría y daría a luz un hijo a pesar de que aún no estaba casada. “¿Cómo podrá ser esto?”, preguntó María. “El Espíritu Santo descenderá sobre ti”, le contestó el Ángel (Lucas 1:35). La aceptación de María de este difícil desafío marcó el comienzo de esta, la era final del Reino de Dios. Lo que antes era un secreto conocido solo por el pueblo elegido como el Rey David y sus descendientes ahora debe quedar claro a todos para que, como escribió San Pablo a los romanos, podamos llegar a la “obediencia de la fe”, “en cumplimiento del designio eterno de Dios” (Romanos 16:26). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor promete a David que su casa permanecerá para siempre (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Salmo — Cantaré eternamente las misericordias del Señor (Salmo 89 [88]). Segunda lectura — Pablo ora para que Dios sea glorificado mediante Jesucristo (Romanos 16:25-27). Evangelio — El ángel Gabriel anuncia a María que ella concebirá al hijo de Dios (Lucas 1:26-38). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Martes: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56 Miércoles: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lc 1:57-66 Jueves: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79 Viernes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (99):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Sábado: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Sal 128 (127): 1-5 o Sal 105 (104):1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] o Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lc 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]

THE ETERNAL GOD King David wished that the ark of God might have a more permanent home. David may have envisioned something like the cedar palace where he resided. God had in mind something more: a throne where David’s descendants would rule for ever, a kingdom where Jews and Gentiles alike would be welcome. Mary’s prayerful nature led to an even more disturbing message. She would conceive and bear a Son though she was not yet married. “How can this come about?” Mary wondered. “The Holy Spirit will come upon you,” she was told (Luke 1:35). Mary’s acceptance of this difficult challenge ushered in this, the final age of God’s reign. What was once a secret known only by chosen people like King David and his descendants must now be made clear to all so that, as Saint Paul wrote to the Romans, we can be brought to the “obedience of faith” “according to the command of the eternal God” (Romans 16:26). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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The Sacred Heart Food Pantry will hold a grocery distribution this Wednesday Dec 23, 2020

from 10am to noon at 1515 S Saticoy Ave.

All in need are welcome. For details, call 805-701-4567

La Despensa de Alimentos del Sagrado Corazón llevará a cabo una distribución de comestibles este

miércoles 23 de Dec. del 2020 de 10 am a mediodía

en 1515 S Saticoy Ave. Todos los necesitados son bienvenidos.

Para más detalles, llame al 805-701-4567

91.7 FM

91.

TUNE IN ON YOUR RADIO FOR MASS FROM THE CHURCH PARKING LOT

SINTONICEN SU RADIO PARA ESCUCHAR LA MISAS EN EL ESTACIONAMIENTO DE LA IGLESIA

The Parish Office will be closed

Until further notice due to the

Department of Health and maintenance and repairs

Sorry for the inconvenience...

La oficina parroquial será cerrado Hasta nuevo aviso debido a

Departamento de Salud y mantenimiento y reparaciónes

Disculpe las inconveniencias...

Men’s Bible Study

Sacred Heart Men’s Bible Study invites all men to join our Bible Study. Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. via Zoom. We discuss the readings of the upcoming Sunday. It is a great way

to have fellowship with other men. For more information contact Brian Stachkunas at (805)651-0368.

2021 English Sunday Missals

on sale in the Parish Office during regular business hours

$5 per copy. Only a limited supply ordered

Los Misales anuales 2021 en español

están disponible en la oficina de la parroquia durante el horario

de trabajo . $5 por copia.

copias limitadas

DID YOU KNOW?

Next Sunday, December 27, is the Feast Day of the Holy Family

We have been living in unprecedented times with COVID changing many aspects of our lives. These changes have caused many challenges to families, but they have also affirmed our commitment to safeguarding our children and young people. As the year comes to an end we are reminded of the resiliency exemplified by the Holy Family in their

Advent journey – the love Mary and Joseph had for their son, Jesus Christ, and the many ways in which they nurtured His Spirit as a model for our families. Join the Holy Family’s call by taking time next Sunday on the Feast Day of the Holy Family to nourish your own family’s spirituality. Click link to download the Take-Home Resource for Families: The Holy Family - Nourishing your Spirituality and Well-Being, https://lacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2020-English-Spanish-Feast-of-the-Holy-Family-Parish-Families-Activity-Take-Home-Sheet.pdf

¿SABÍA ?

El próximo domingo 27 de diciembre es la Fiesta

de la Sagrada Familia Hemos estado viviendo en tiempos sin precedentes con Covid-19 cambiando muchos aspectos de nuestras vidas. Estos cambios han causado muchos desafíos a las familias, pero también han afirmado nuestro compromiso de proteger a nuestros niños y jóvenes. A medida que el año llega a su fin, recordamos la capacidad de recuperación ejemplificada por la Sagrada Familia en su viaje de Adviento: el amor que María y José tenían por su hijo, Jesucristo, y las muchas formas en que nutrieron su Espíritu como modelo para nuestras familias. Únase al llamado de la Sagrada Familia, tomando tiempo el próximo domingo para participar en la Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia y así nutrir la espiritualidad de su propia familia. Haga clic aquí para descargar el folleto para tener en casa para la familia: La Sagrada Familia: Nutriendo su espiritualidad y bienestar, https://lacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2020-English-Spanish-Feast-of-the-Holy-Family-Parish-Families-

Activity-Take-Home-Sheet.pdf.

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Fingerprinting /Huella digital

Please call for appt. Por favor, llame para una cita.

Joel Avenido (213) 637-7308 javenidoj@la-archdiocese.org

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Safeguard the Children

Protecting God’s Children Zoom VIRTUS® Sessions The Office of Safeguard the Children is proud to sponsor a series of VIRTUS® Protecting God’s Children Zoom Sessions during the month of December 2020/January 2021 . These sessions are specifically for Directors of Religious Education, Confirmation Coordinators, Youth Ministers, catechists and ministry team members whose current VIRTUS® certificate has expired, or who are new to their position and have never taken the Protecting God’s Children training. For more information please contact: Brenda Cabrera at bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org. Note: ADULTS ONLY -Sessions are limited to 30 participants and are on a first-come basis. La Oficina de Protección de los Niños se alegra de patrocinar una serie de Sesiones de Zoom de VIRTUS® Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios durante el mes de Diciembre 2020/Enero 2021. Estas sesiones son específicamente para Directores de Educación Religiosa, Coordinadores de Confirmación, Ministros de Juventud, catequistas y miembros del equipo ministerial cuyo certificado actual de VIRTUS® ha expirado, o que son nuevos en su posición y nunca han tomado el entrenamiento de Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios. Para más información, por favor contacte: Brenda Cabrera al bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org. Nota: SÓLO ADULTOS - Las sesiones están limitadas a 30 participantes y se realizan por orden de inscripción.

Protecting God’s Children Sessions

Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (English) Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (English)

Friday, January 22, 2021 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Español) Friday, January 29, 2021 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Español)

VIRTUS: PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN

TRAINING

ALL PARISH VOLUNTEERS NEED TO COMPLETE

“Your child’s security and safety are a priority for us at Sacred Heart Church. Please supervise your children at all times especially if they leave during Mass”

You are invited to gather for CENTERING PRAYER AND LECTIO DIVINA on TUESDAY DECEMBER 22, 2020 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. For further information please contact Sister Betty Mae Bienlein at bmbsnd@ aol.com if you plan to attend.

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CORDINADORES DE LITURGIA

LECTORES: Jose Cancino 805-525-4327 MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA: Maria Lopez 805-433-1944 Roberto Sanchez -Asistente 805-448-9965 UJIERES: José Arambula 805-647-1351 SERVIDORES DEL ALTAR: Alicia Mendez 805-701-9406 CORO: Hector Reyes 805-701-2253 BAUTIZOS: 805-647-3235 Dcn. Fernando Flores RICA (Iniciación Cristiana): Rosa Flores 805-701-7753

RELIGIOUS SERVICES SERVICIOS RELIGIOSOS

WEEKEND EUCHARIST-FIN DE SEMANA EUCARISTÍA:

Saturday-Sábado: 5:00 p.m. , 7:00pm

Sundays-domingos: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

12:30 noon (Español), and 5:00 p.m.

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE-HORARIO DE MASA DIARIA:

Monday-Thursday-lunes a jueves: 7:00am, 6:00pm

Wednesday -Miércoles 6:00pm.(Español), Friday-Saturday-viernes y sábado: 8:30 a.m.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE-HORARIO DE CONFESIONES:

Friday-Viernes: 5:00pm - 7:00 p.m.

SACRED HEART PARISH OFFICES

OFFICE STAFF: 805-647-3235 Karen Oishi, Office Manager Ext. 301 Vivian Nichols, Business Manager Ext. 305 Aurora Gonzales, Secretary Ext. 300 Gema Servin de la Mora, Bulletin Editor Ext. 304 or 805-873-3999 Kathy Rosten, Community Relations Ext. 304 or 805-551-4238

SACRED HEART SCHOOL: 805- 647-6174 Christine Benner, Principal

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: 805-647-3235 Sister Margaret Mary Scott, S.N.D., Director Ext. 306

FINANCE COUNCIL: 805-647-3235 Sandra Repede

MAINTENANCE: 805-647-3235 Steve Hinojosa Ext. 312

YOUTH MINISTRY: 805-647-3235 Justin Wilburn Ext. 313

BIEDERMANN HALL RENTAL: 805-873-3999 Gema Servin de la Mora 805-647-3235 Ext. 304

SCRIP OFFICE: Shaune Ramirez 805-647-0713

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

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