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St. Thomas More Catholic Church 1 September 29, 2013

September 29, 2013 • Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Birthday Musings

Pastor’s Column

This week-end I celebrate my 65th birthday. I share with you my Pastor’s Column that I wrote when I turned 60. Has it been five years already?

As I reread the column, I realized that what I feel at 65 is what I felt when I became 60, only the feelings are even more intensified!

I pray that I will have the opportunity to share these words once again when I turn 70!

As I celebrate my 60th birthday today, please allow me a chance to muse a bit!

The worst “decade turnover” for me was 30! I went into a depression that lasted for weeks. I thought I was so old. Can you believe?

I grew up in the era of the slogan, “Don’t trust anybody over 30!” All of sudden, I was 30 and I realized that I did want to be trusted. A shift in “worldview” was taking place in me.

Then one day I just snapped out of it and remembered how young I really was and how much more life still, hopefully, awaited me.

Since then, each “decade turnover” has been a remarkable gift…40 was great…50 even better!

Today I turn 60, another set of thirty years. Each decade of life has been an adventure and a joy. Every year has had its challenges, but, bottom line, because of my faith in God, in and through Jesus Christ, I am thoroughly enjoying and celebrating the gift of life.

I am thrilled with the ride! I am grateful for what has been and I look forward to what will be.

It is such a gift to be able to view the world through 30-year-old eyes, and then look at the same world through 60-year-old eyes, and see things so differently. The life experience that we

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Mass Schedule Saturday at 5:00pm

Sunday at 8:30am and 10:30am Tuesday-Friday at 8:15am

Eucharistic Adoration Monday-Friday, 6:30am-7:30pm

Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday, 4:00-4:30pm

Rev. Michael Ratajczak, Pastor Deacon John Fredette Deacon Thomas A. Goeltz

1450 South Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056 760-758-4100 760-758-4165 fax Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12:00noon and 12:30-4:00pm [email protected] www.stmoside.org

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Rev. Michael Ratajczak 760-758-4100 x100

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May you live one hundred years!


Community Service Numbers: 2-1-1 for human services information; 5-1-1 for traffic

STM $crip News It’s time again to relink your Ralphs or Food 4 Less card to St. Thomas More Church. A percentage of your purchases will be sent to STM each time your card issued. Please stop by the Scrip table to pick up the flyer to complete this process. We have received over $400 this year so far. Your participation makes a difference!

Thanks to all who support our program! If you have never purchased Scrip gift cards, try out the program this year! A percentage of each gift card purchased will go to our Parish Mortgage Fund.

Remember, Scrip is available for purchase FOUR ways!

1. On the Plaza after weekend Masses 2. Monday-Friday during business hours in the Parish Office 3. Email at [email protected] 4. Phone at 760-758-4100 x150

Orders may be picked up after Mass on the weekend or at the Parish Office during the week.

Looking for Information on the Catholic Faith? Are you interested in learning more about Catholicism, becoming a Catholic, or returning to the Catholic Church after being away?

For information, call Kathleen Bell at 760-758-4100 x110.

Vocations As we enter the transition from summer to fall, it might be time to consider a change in vocations. If God has been whispering in your ear, calling you to a life as a priest, deacon, or religious, now is a good time to explore the possibilities. Contact Deacon Tom at [email protected] or 760-727-8442 to discuss the opportunities. Being a servant of God and serving his people can be a fulfilling way of life. Give it some prayerful consideration.

Congratulations to Bob & Julie Simonson

who celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary September 26. Steve & Louise Toth

who celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary September 26.

Rory & Stacey Griffin who celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary September 30.

May God continue to bless your marriage, and may you be an inspiration to other married couples.

Our Mission is to:

worship God,

teach and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ,

and serve God’s people in word and deed.

Welcome New Parishioners

Imad & Afdouk Rizk & Family

Attention Men! Join us for the weekly That Man is You! Program, which meets Saturday mornings from 6:45-8:30am. Next week’s topic: “Behold the Man.”

Have you signed up for our annual Men’s Retreat at Green Oaks Ranch in Vista October 11-13? The registration form was in the bulletin last week or visit www.stmoside.org/men.

For more information, contact Deacon John Fredette at [email protected] or 760-758-4100 x132.

Flower Donations The Altar Flowers for this weekend were given by Barbara Barreras in memory of Joe Barreras.

accumulate over the years brings such a richness in how we see and understand the world around us and the people in it.

We live a Mystery that is totally incomprehensible. We find ourselves on this speck of dust called Earth within a Universe that is beyond our measuring and our understanding.

Yet we proclaim a belief in a “Source of All Being” that knows and loves each one of us and has counted every hair on our head.

The challenge, in the midst of our everyday trials and tribulations, is to recognize the Mystery, embrace it, and celebrate it on a daily basis. Our faith gives us the words and the rituals to celebrate this Mystery, and to keep Mystery as the center of our lives as we make our way Home.

I share with you the words of a poster that I once saw. These words capture what I feel today:

I cry at least once a day, not because I am sad, but because the world is so beautiful!

Pastor’s Column (continued from page 1)

Thank You! Bob and I would like to thank all our dear friends for your prayers, cards, flowers, and delicious food while we were sick. We love every one of you! You are more than friends, you have been our family. God Bless! —Dottie & Bob Petruzzo

In Memoriam

Please pray for the repose of the soul of:

Helen June Sweeney, who died on September 5. Please keep her sister, Barbara Nani, and her family in your prayers.

May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. 2013 St. Peter Apostle/Missionary Cooperative

Appeal (Propagation of the Faith) $4,520.69


Changa Aguilera Mary Alexander Lucia Ambriz Carrie Autrey Jose Luis Barbosa Patricia Barbour Gerry Barton Clarice Bednarz John Bennici Regina Bentz Lisa Berg Roseanne Berg Mary Betz Betty Jean Bielich Monica Broussard Janet Brown Todd Brown Anita Buerger Bridget Buford The Family of Bridget Buford Shelby Campbell Brianne Campos Claudia Caplinger Aria Cappeluti Paul Cassidy Bobbi Clarke Marilyn Clarke Dolly Cole Carl Coleman James Coleman Thomas Cornwell & Family Carol Costa Lené Crowe Karen Flaharty Daley Kristina Davare Beverly de Gelder Carole Dillon Art Dossman Dave Dossman John Drazkowski, Jr. La Vonne Dumas Connor Eberhard Carolyn Erickson Ey Sharon Evans Victoria Lopez Fenton The Fiore Family Ryan Flum Ernie Follis Eugene Franciscus Kathryn Franklin Joe Freire Brian Frink Jim Gallagher The Joe Garcia Family Kathy Gardner Jack & Marge Gillen Wendy Gonzales’ Dad Rick Gonzalez Rosemary Haeffelin Clement & Phyllis Hall Pat & Tom Hannon The Harker Family Barbara Hatem Heidi Heaton Lilian Hills Samara Hook Susan Hori Rick Hughes Iolanda Iacobelli Linda Iacobelli Bennett Paul Johansing Sue Johnston Betty Karch Paul Kennedy Peggy Kiernan Debbie Kinney Dewey Kolbo Helen Kuhn Lillian Lachance The Lamelin Family Brandon LeBlanc Jeremiah Lemus Claudia Leué The Paul Leué Family Ashley Load Cassandra Loretto Lauren Loretto James MacArthur Joaquin Maldonado Paige Mansell Alexander Mathews Chandler May

Tony McCloskey Bob McWilliams Joyce Meehan Kalei Mendiola Bill Metzger Phyllis Minaya June Mitchell June Montgomery Nancy Moore Elizabeth Muehlbacher Conrad Murphy Margie Myers Richard Obsitnik Louis Padilla Bernadette Padovan Art Palle Ethan Palm Helen Pingtella Marilyn Pirkola Perry Postulka Douglas Price-Williams Barbara Ramm Rita Ritchie Adela Rivera Elena Rivera Maria Rogers Joan & Vinnie Rosa Dorothy Rouse The Russo Family The Sanchez Family Cindy Sanelli Linda Schmidt The Douglas E. Schulte Family Don Shaw Joan Shea Jack and Rita Shepard Elizabeth Shirzad Beth Snyder Nick Soltau Fred & Gilda Spiegl Darek, Vanessa, & Elba Spizewski Patricia St. Pierre The Staehr Family The Stanislawski Family Pete Sullivan David Sweet Diana Thompson Tommy & Ginger Thompson Sarah Tillinghast William Tompson Stephen Toth, Jr. Mary Tysko & Family Barbara Upson Corrie & Robert Vasquez Lucy Vienna Dorina Visciglio Vanessa Vitiello Marguerite Voyemant Kevin Watson-Graff Sue Welch John Whitton Erin Young Patricia Zavala

Prayer List (Call 760-758-4100 x102 to add a name for four weeks.)

Deployed Military

As a faith community let us pray for all who serve our country in these troubled times. We pray especially for those connected to our Parish who have been deployed:

Gunnery Sgt. Fernando Andrade, Jr. 1st Lt. Jeffrey Bauer, USMC CPL Greg Bergman PFC John Brandone Maj. Tom Browne, Jr., USMC Corp. Willie Deel Chaplain Van Dinh Lance Corp. Brandon Doyle, USMC Grant Fischer MSGT Steve Gallegos, USMC Sgt. Alex Garcia PFC Samuel Haro, US Army Staff Sgt. Travis M. Meyers, USAF Pvt. 2 Jess Phillips, US Army Sr. Airman Robert Spear, USAF Sgt. Charles Watts, USMC

Calendar Highlights More details at www.stmoside.org, Schedule and Calendar Sep 29 Liturgy of the Word for

Children at 8:30am and 10:30am Masses

Sep 29 Pastor’s Dinner/Excursion Sep 29 RE.A.CH High School

Classes Begin Oct 1 Spirited Seniors Tour of

Camp Pendleton Ranch House and Museum

Oct 1-2 Restaurant Fundraiser at Famous Dave’s BBQ

Oct 5 Treasures 2013 Oct 6 Liturgy of the Word for

Children at 8:30am Mass Oct 6 RE.A.CH Classes at

Church, including high school

Oct 6 Blessing of Animals Oct 7 Monday Mass at 8:15am Oct 11-13 Men’s Fellowship Retreat Oct 12-13 Women’s Guild Bake Sale

and Quilt Items Sale Oct 13 Untold Blessing Potluck

and Video Presentation Oct 14 Monday Mass at 8:15am Oct 14 Women’s Guild Luncheon Oct 19-20 Fair Trade Chocolate Sales Oct 26-27 Knights of Columbus

Tootsie Roll Drive Oct 27 New Member Reception Oct 28 STM Golf Event at

Shadowridge Country Club

Nov 1 All Saints Day—Mass at 8:15am and 7:00pm

Nov 2 All Souls Day—Mass at 9:00am

Nov 2 Sanctuary Choir Retreat Nov 9-10 St. Bonaventure

Clothing Drive Nov 24 Knights of Columbus

Breakfast Nov 24 Year of Faith Closing Event

Pray for Women Religious Please join us in praying for the women religious who serve in the Diocese of San Diego. They have been assigned to days of the year in alphabetical order.

Readings for the Week Ahead Sunday Year C; Weekday Year I Readings online at www.usccb.org.

Sunday, September 29 (138) Twenty-sixth Sunday

in Ordinary Time Amos 6:1a,4-7 Psalm 146:7-10 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31 Monday, September 30 (455) Jerome, priest, doctor Zechariah 8:1-8 Psalm 102:16-23,29 Luke 9:46-50 Tuesday, October 1 (456) Therese of the Child Jesus,

virgin, doctor Zechariah 8:20-23 Psalm 87:1-7 Luke 9:51-56 Wednesday, October 2 (457 & 650) Holy Guardian Angels Nehemiah 2:1-8 Psalm 137:1-6 Matthew 18:1-5,10 Thursday, October 3 (458) Nehemiah 8:1-4a,5-6,7b-12 Psalm 19:8-11 Luke 10:1-12 Friday, October 4 (459) Francis of Assisi Baruch 1:15-22 Psalm 79:1-5,8-9 Luke 10:13-16 Saturday, October 5 (460) Baruch 4:5-12,27-29 Psalm 69:33-37 Luke 10:17-24 Sunday, October 6 (141) Twenty-seventh Sunday

in Ordinary Time Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalm 95:1-2,6-9 2 Timothy 1:6-8,13-14 Luke 17:5-10

Saturday, September 28, 5:00pm J.C. Gonzalez

Sunday, September 29, 8:30am Ninh Phan

Sunday, September 29, 10:30am Trinidad Bunuelos

Tuesday, October 1, 8:15am Ciro Circi

Wednesday, October 2, 8:15am Betty Dorsa

Thursday, October 3, 8:15am Claire DeAinza

Friday, October 4, 8:15am Ron Rosen

Saturday, October 5, 5:00pm Tom Clarke

Sunday, October 6, 8:30am Henry Robles

Sunday, October 6, 10:30am Joe Cocarro

Mass Intentions

September 30 Sr. CarolAnn Clark, CJM

October 1 Sr. Kathleen Clausen, OP

October 2 Sr. Marie Pascale Clisson, UCSC

October 3 Sr. Maura Coakley, OCD

October 4 Sr. Roberta Collins, CSJP

October 5 Sr. Sheila Collins, CSJP

October 6 Sr. Sheila Collins, DMJ


Marriage & Family Life Social Ministries/Outreach

Pray for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty—Defense of Traditional Marriage: Are conversations about defending traditional marriage becoming difficult in parish, family, and work settings? Listen to Bill May, author of “Getting the Marriage Conversation Right,” and guest on the Setting Things Right Radio Show, where he describes best practices on how to defend traditional marriage in ways that are effective, reasonable, and compelling. On the internet, go to: http://ihrarchive.org/archive/str-20130717.mp3

Bishops’ Letter on Marriage—Helpmates: “Marriage is a unique communion of persons. In their intimate union as male and female, the spouses are called to exist for each other. Just as Genesis describes Eve as a helper for Adam, we can see that in marriage, a husband and wife are meant to help each other through self-giving.” To read the document go to http://www.usccb.org/laity/loveandlife/.

Marriage Moments—Marriage Challenge: Careers are often at their height when couples are also in their active parenting stage. It’s hard to balance both. Try your best but when all is done don’t beat yourselves up for any parenting regrets. You can’t change the past. Work on making the future better. By Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net.

Parenting Pointers—“There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments...and lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus.” (Luke 16:19) Are children consumed with wearing the latest, expensive fads? Tell them the story of Lazarus. As a family figure out one way to share your clothes, toys, or tools with those in need this week. By Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net.

For more information, visit www.diocese-sdiego.org/Ministries/ Marriage & Family Life or call Jen Frost at 858-692-7438.

Treasures 2013 Baskets, Bicycles, Tools, and Sports Equipment. Housewares, Christmas Items, and Jewelry, too!

These are a few of the favorite things you can donate to...

Treasures 2013 St. Thomas More’s very own Rummage Sale

Saturday, October 5

The Plant Pavilion will be a place of discovery for your indoor and outdoor greenery delights!

Information packets will be distributed in the coming weeks as well as opportunities to sign up and volunteer. For more information, contact John or Wendy Murphy at 760-497-6117 or visit stmoside.org/treasures.

Special Volunteer Opportunity for RV Owners!

Can You Camp Out…

...in the Parish Center Parking Lot

on October 2-3-4-5

to guard our treasures?

Contact Lisa or Patrick Attardo at 760-940-1505 or [email protected]

Register for JustFaith by September 30! Registration for the JustFaith Program closes this Monday, September 30 at 3:00pm! Do not miss this opportunity to join with other Parishioners on a journey of education, insight, conversion, and empowerment to become agents of change in our world!

We will have a table on the plaza after the Masses this weekend. For more information or to sign up, you can also call Sr. Maureen at the parish: 760-758-4100 x131. Cost for the year is $150. Partial scholarships are available!

STM Vehicle Donation Program Do you have a vehicle you want to donate? The St. Thomas More program is easy! Call us, and we’ll have it picked up.

You get the tax deduc on! All we need is clear tle. Non‐opera onal is OK!

Since 2006 we have ne ed over $37,800 from this program. Thank you donors!

For more informa on, contact the Parish Office: 760‐758‐4100 x100 or [email protected]

National Day of Action for Immigration Reform Join people across the country in a National Day of Action calling on Congress to vote on Immigration Reform! San Diego County communities will meet on Saturday, October 5, at 10:00am at 6th Avenue and Laurel (downtown San Diego, near Balboa Park) to march together to the Federal Building and call for immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship, promotion of family unity, protection for workers’ rights, and stops the militarization of border communities. The event will be finish at 1:00pm.

San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP) will be providing buses from North County—if you plan to attend, contact [email protected] to reserve a space on the bus.


Parish Events

Pipe Organ $850,000

Memorial Garden $500,000

Reflection Garden $250,000

Church Doors (Bronze) $100,000

Crucifix $75,000

St. Thomas More Shrine (Tapestry) $75,000 Pew Seating for the Church (1,000) 938 available

$300 /person

Daily Mass Chapel and Choir Chairs (200) 139 available

$300 /each

9/25/13

Memorials are a way of honoring those whom we love, whether they are living or deceased. Often, memorials are made for a special intention or in thanksgiving for a variety of blessings received from God.

Our Parish Campus will be a living memorial. All who help in building it will leave something to the community itself that will be used by generations to come. The good they do is not interred with them, but will remain to share in the divine activity of God here on earth.

Listed below are items still available for adoption.

All contributions will be recognized in a special memorial to be displayed in our Parish Memorial Garden.

For more information or to adopt an item, contact Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 or [email protected]

Memorial Item Dona ons

For more information on our progress, visit our website, stmoside.org, and click on Our New Church.

A list has been started for the second casting of our crucifix model. They are 15” high by 8” wide with a 9” corpus. Don’t miss out on this last opportunity! The price remains $750. Payment plans are available, as are credit card payments. September 30 will be the cut-off date for signups. We will be placing an order for these crucifixes on October 1. There will be no further castings. Please sign up at the Parish information table or contact Chris Smith at 760-758-4100 x120 or [email protected].

St. Bonaventure Clothing Drive November 9-10 will be St. Thomas More’s 18th annual clothing drive for the mission serving the Navajo people on the reservation in New Mexico. They are living in extreme poverty and can use our help as the only dedicated clothing drive the mission has. Blankets, sweaters, jackets, clothes of all sizes and types, along with sturdy, serviceable shoes and boots are needed. If you have already cleaned out your closet but want to donate, visit your nearest thrift store and see what they have on sale. For more information, contact Deacon Tom Goeltz at 760-726-8442 or [email protected].

Women’s Guild News As you can see, the Women’s Guild committees are already busy with this year’s activities. We are looking forward to our October general meeting on Monday, October 14, at 11:00am when we will be celebrating Autumn by playing Harvest Bingo. There will be game prizes in addition to our wonderful door prizes, and lunch of course. Be sure to calendar the date, and give yourself extra time to sign in. We start taking your RSVP two weeks ahead, so please call Vera Bayliss at 760-739-9061 to be counted for lunch. If it’s busy call me at 760-726-8831. We will be distributing our new directory at this meeting so we can get to know each other even better. We look forward to seeing you there. —Ann Buko, president

Bake Sale—The ladies of the Women’s Guild will be calling Parishioners whose last names begin with the letters I through Z, requesting donations of homemade baked goods for the bake sale on October 12-13. Please bring your baked goods when you come to Mass and drop them off at the designated tables. Please mark items containing nuts. Please, no items that need refrigeration. Your support is greatly appreciated. For further information, call Pat Wong at 760-806-1310 or Nancy Wozniak at 760-729-0782.

Quilted Items Sale—The quilters have been busy sewing and quilting items for the craft sale which coincides with the bake sale on October 12-13 after all the Masses. Mark the dates, save up your money, and do your Christmas shopping early for those special people in your life!

A Model of the Church Crucifix for Your Home

Rosary A communal Rosary is prayed after every morning Mass (Tuesday-Friday) in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Please join us!

Medical Equipment to Lend to Parishioners There are many Parishioners who may need a cane, wheelchair, walker, or some other medical equipment to help with either a temporary or permanent disability. Reusing medical devices can be cost effective for those who are in need of the device. As you know, we are a growing Parish with people who may have physical challenges and could benefit from borrowed medical devices. If you have any medical devices that are no longer being used and would like to lend out this device to a Parishioner who is in need of that particular device, please contact the Parish Office at 760-758-4100 x100 or Ann Eriksson at [email protected]. Thanks for your support.

—Ann Eriksson, Disabilities Facilitator

Stay Up to Date on Construction Activity! Check the Parish website (www.stmoside.org) to watch live action on our webcams (click on the camera icons) or view the Construction Progress album (click on Our New Church).


Liturgy & Music Douglas Lynn

Director of Liturgy and Music [email protected]; 760-758-4100 x140

Hail Mary full of grace…

We do not pray as we ought…

Recently, we have heard many wonderful and amazing things from our Holy Father in Rome. With the advent of social media and other news resources, it feels like he is very close to us…immediate and ever near.

Prayer is central to Pope Francis’ spiritual life. On the balcony immediately after his election, one of the very first things he did was to invite everyone to pray the “Our Father”, the “Ave Maria”, and the “Glory Be” prayers. He has led us in prayers for Mexico after the devastating storms and called upon Our Lady of Guadalupe to intercede on their behalf. The Holy Father also invited non-Catholic Christians and non-Christian believers to participate in ways they feel are appropriate.

Many of the first photographs of Pope Francis were taken as he prayed the rosary in St. Mary Major and catching rosaries being tossed to him in St. Peter’s Square. Our Pope recites the fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary every day.

Hail Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Incorporating this beautiful prayer into family life is easy…the rosary is for every age at all times. Saying the rosary can be restful and calming in many situations…in times of stress, thanksgiving, awaiting the outcome of a test…

If you are uncertain how to pray the rosary, there is a sheet to help you inserted in this week’s bulletin. Here are some helpful ideas to make the rosary a meaningful part of your prayer life:

Be prepared: Make sure everyone has a rosary

Start small: Say one decade a day for several days adding more as you become comfortable with the prayers

Active participation: Get everyone involved—take turns being the leader

Pray with purpose: Why do we pray? What is the prayer? What is the purpose?

To Jesus through Mary—In the meditations and prayers of the rosary, the Blessed Mother is leading us to Jesus and teaching us about her son.

ROSARIES FOR PEACE SUNDAY Sunday, October 13

Upcoming Music

OCTOBER 6 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00pm Mass

Sanctuary Choir

8:30am Mass

Praise Team

10:30am Mass

Handbell Choir

Luke 16:24

Parish Rosary for Peace

Saturday, October 12 after the 5:00pm Mass

Pope Francis has declared, “Never again war!” “We want a peaceful world,” he said, “We want to be men and women of peace.” Throughout the Diocese of San Diego, we will be celebrating Rosaries for Peace Sunday in a couple of weeks.

On Saturday, October 12 immediately after the 5:00pm Mass, we will join our brothers and sisters in the diocese and say a communal Rosary for Peace. Please join us!

—Kathy Arciero Liturgy Chairperson

BLESSING OF ANIMALS

Sunday, October 6

4:00pm

Parking Lot of the Parish Center

See you there!


Faith Formation Kathleen Bell, Director of Faith Formation

760-758-4100 x110 [email protected]

Marcus Cabrera, Youth Advocate 760-758-4100 x161 [email protected]

This is a RE.A.CH week at Home

Adult Confirmation If you are over 18 and would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, we have a simple and informative process to which you are invited. There are 12 sessions between October 2013 and May 2014 intended to deepen your understanding of Catholicism. Please contact Kathleen Bell if you would like to participate.

Youth Ministry

Levels 1 and 2 Teens

Core Courses begin tonight from 6:30-8:30pm and meet for five Sundays.

Don’t forget your Bible and a snack to share!

Our Parish teens on Retreat at Kamp Kuper, listening/discerning God’s call to Confirmation

PBJ Update

2013 GOAL: 365 pounds Collected to date: 304 pounds

(Food for children at the Emergency Crisis Center)

brings the Mass and prayer

closer to the lives of children (especially ages 6-12)

A new booklet each week offers: all the readings and prayers of Sunday

Mass with explanations many suggestions on how to live the

entire week with the Lord various games and activities to discover

Christian life and culture.

$17 per subscription = STM bulk rate, IF we have ten orders

(your individual price: $34.90) To be included, submit form below and payment by the deadline October 6, 2013

MagnifiKid! ORDER FORM

(January through December 2014 Subscription) Name: E mail: # of subscriptions: Amount enclosed: _______

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Stewardship & Development Chris Smith

Director of Stewardship & Development [email protected]; 758-4100 x120

Ways to Help Support Your Parish We offer a variety of options for easier giving. In addition to the extra mail-back envelopes included in your packet, we offer automatic credit card withdrawal (Visa, MC, or Discover) and automatic checking/savings account deduction. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 760-758-4100 x100 or Parish [email protected].

St. Francis and St. Thomas More Offertory Envelopes

Any St. Francis Offertory Envelopes given to the offertory collection at St. Thomas More will be returned to St. Francis.

Any St. Thomas More Offertory Envelopes given to the offertory collection at St. Francis will be returned to St. Thomas More.

* Offertory envelopes, credit card withdrawals, automatic checking or savings account deductions (credit card and automatic bank account withdrawals are posted at STM on the 5th and/or 20th of each month).

TOWERS OF FAITH

Future Support & Estate Planning Options

Towers of Faith is a movement that has arisen due to the visionary leadership and generosity of several of our Parishioners. We stress that this is not about the gift amount, but rather the love and thought behind the gift.

These individuals (several anonymous) have included STM in their estate planning. This helps to ensure their ongoing support and a legacy for our Parish. Towers of Faith is a valuable portion of our future support.

Examples of the various future planning vehicles are:

Designated Beneficiary Accounts, Last Will and Testament, Living Trust, Life Insurance,

Stocks and Bonds, Real Estate, and Endowments.

Any parishioners who have already included STM in their estate plans are Towers of Faith participants. If you are interested, please contact us. Your participation is most welcome and appreciated!

Chris Smith at 760-758-4100 x120 or [email protected].

Do two people in your family know the location of your will and/or living trust?

So Many “Rock Stars” ~ In God’s Service

In recent years, when someone has done an excellent job in their field, they are often referred to as “rock stars” . . . whether they excel in music, architecture, engineering, sales, sports, and the list goes on. It is easy to get caught up in the kudos of the day.

It is also easy to forget that we were gifted by God with a variety of talents. It is by God’s grace that we were born with certain talents and into whatever circumstances we were born.

A talent is a talent until it is used to serve God. At that point it becomes a gift of ultimate value, multiplying every time we use it. When we use the gifts God has given us to make the world a better place, we are being good stewards.

Very often when I’m at STM, I see so many wonderful stewards, using their unique talents to make the world a better place ~ in a wide variety of ways. I look at each of you as God’s Rock Stars. The beauty of this is that our stewards are so humble, they would never think of themselves in that way. Humility reigns here.

The gifts that God invests in us are for our own harvest, growth, healing and transformation. We pray for discernment as we go.

Whether we are at church, home, school, work, or play, it is easy to share a smile, a tear, time, a listening ear, or a pat on the back to show someone you care.

We continue to grow at St. Thomas More . . . not only with our campus build-out, but with our ministerial work as well. If you are not already on board with your time and talent, please check out page 10 of the bulletin and review the list of opportunities.

Thanks to Bill Ipsen’s Parish Financial Update earlier this month, we know that the help of the entire Parish is essential to meet all of our financial needs. Thanks to all of you who have already sent back your responses to Fr. Mike’s love letter! It is refreshing to see our Faith Community come together for the greater good.

I am humbled every day to serve alongside of each of you! May all of our combined efforts continue to make the world a better place. Please contact me if you are interested in helping but are not sure where that help might be. God’s peace, Chris

We are not human beings having a spiritual experience.

We are spiritual beings having a human experience. —Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Number of Registered Households 1,057

Offertory* 11,403.39$ Offertory (Loose Collection) 1,006.00Children's envelopes 0.00Total 12,409.39$

Collection for Week of September 21/22, 2013


News and Information from the Larger Church

Catholic High School Open Houses

St. Augustine (for young men)—Wednesday and Thursday, October 2-3, 9:00-11:30am, 8th Grade Visitation Days. Visit sahs.org or call 619-282-2184 x5521 for more information.

Our Lady of Peace (for young women)—Saturday, October 12, 9:00-11:30am. Visit aolp.org or call 619-725-9118 for more information.

Cathedral Catholic (for young men and women)—Saturday, October 26, 10:00am-2:00pm. Visit cathedralcatholic.org or call 858-523-4000 for more information.

Mark Price Performs “St. Francis in the Flesh”—Sunday, September 29, 4:00pm, All Hallows Parish, 6602 La Jolla Scenic Dr. S., La Jolla. For more information, contact 858-459-2975 or www.allhallows.com.

Fourth Annual “Pro-Life Is Good” Gala and Auction—Saturday, October 5, 5:30pm, Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr., San Diego. Benefits Culture of Life Family Services (COLFS). Keynote speaker is Carol Everett, with special guests Archbishop Cordileone and Bishop Flores. For more information, contact 619-564-3307 or www.COLFS.org.

Polish Festival—Friday-Sunday, October 11-13, St. Maximilian Kolbe Roman Catholic Mission, 1735 Grand Ave., San Diego. Live Polish music and folk dances; authentic Polish food and beverages. Also veneration of relics. Visit www.polishmission.org for more information.

Franciscan School of Theology—Free Public Lectures—Wednesday, October 16, 7:00-8:30pm. “The San Damiano Cross and the Gospel of John” with Professor Emeritus Fr. Michael Guinan, OFM. For more information, contact Donna Foley at 760-547-1800 x224 or [email protected].

Explore Life as a Sister of Providence—October 18-20, for single, Catholic women ages 18-42. The weekend retreat, including lodging, is free. Visit SistersofProvidence.org or call 812-535-2895 for more information.

Prius Raffle at St. Mary Star of the Sea in Oceanside—Great odds to win a 2013 Toyota Prius in your choice of model and color. Tickets are $10 each, and the raffle will take place on October 20 at the Parish Festival. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact 760-722-1688.

Brother Benno’s Auxiliary Annual Luncheon—Saturday, October 26, 10:00am, Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa. This year’s theme is “Harvest Gold,” celebrating 30 years of service. Includes luncheon, entertainment, door prizes, opportunity baskets, drawings, and silent auction. Proceeds to benefit Brother Benno’s women’s shelters. Tickets: $60 per person or $600 table of ten. For information/tickets, contact Vera Bayliss at 760-295-0059 or Penny Sallee at 760-912-8566.

Beginning Experience Weekend—November 8-10, Prince of Peace Abbey, Oceanside, for widowed, divorced, and separated persons ready to move beyond their grief. For further information call Maureen at 619-447-0622 or Cathy at 619-222-9093.

Catholic Charities Food Resource Center Has Volunteer Opportunities for YOU!—Drivers, Daily Food Packers, Intake Workers, and Calfresh (food stamp) Advocate. For information call Lisa DuMolt at 619-231-2828 x221

Volunteer with Voices for Children—Voices for Children provides volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to abused and neglected children in San Diego County to ensure their needs are met in the courtroom, classroom, and community. For more information, contact www.speakupnow.org or 858-598-2235.

Monthly Holy Hour for Priestly and Religious Vocations—Third Wednesday of each month (next is October 16), 7:30-9:00pm, Diocesan Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Dr., San Diego. For more information, contact Fr. Pedro Rivera at [email protected] or 619-291-7446.

Catholics Come Home Do you have a family member, friend, or co-worker who has left the Catholic Church? If so, encourage them to visit www.CatholicsComeHome.org.

Young Adult Ministry Activities Visit www.yamsd.org for complete information on events for young adults, Bible Study, social activities, praise and worship nights, outreach projects., Theology on Tap evenings, ultimate Frisbee, and a relationships skills series.

Also, search Office of Young Adult Ministry on Facebook.

St. Francis School is our Parish School!—Families from St. Thomas More are extended the same benefits and rewards as St. Francis Parishioners, including:

Parishioner priority for enrollment at St. Francis School, Equal tuition rates, Financial aid opportunities, and Fundraising support.

News from St. Francis Church

Catholic Radio—AM 1000/Sirius 130—San Diego Free program guides and bumper stickers available at the information table the Plaza after weekend Masses.

Visit ihradio.com/sandiego

Pssssst! Come check out our preschool! St. Francis Preschool serves children ages two and up. Licensed by the state of California, come discover nature at our new Preschool Park. Only need care for two days? three days? Half days? We offer flexible days and hours to meet your needs. Give your child a head start in socialization and learning while making friends in a Christ-centered environment. Call today! 760-630-7964. Email [email protected], or visit www.sfs-vista.org for more information.


Parish Contacts Council Chairpersons: Pastoral-Doug D’Agrosa 760-941-6800 • Finance-Paul Ibbetson 760-734-1051 • Development-Ron Briseno 760-726-4496

Pastoral Council Committees

Faith Formation & Evangelization .............. Rory Griffin 760-414-3939 Religious Education (Adults) ......... Kathleen Bell 760-758-4100 x110 Small Church Communities ............... Sondra Parks 760-598-1269 Little Rock Bible Studies .................. Pauline Lapre 760-727-8339 Religious Education (Children) ...... Kathleen Bell 760-758-4100 x110 Liturgy of the Word for Children ............. Cathy Meyer 760-598-7853 Sacramental Preparation................. Kathleen Bell 760-758-4100 x110 Mid. Sch. Youth Ministry ........... Marcus Cabrera 760-758-4100 x161 High School Youth Ministry ....... Marcus Cabrera 760-758-4100 x161 Women’s Ministry/Fellowship ........... Shannon Oswald 760-889-1469 Men’s Fellowship ................... Dcn. John Fredette 760-758-4100 x132 Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs ..... Regina Aulisio 760-295-5530 Vocations ........................... Deacon Tom & Patt Goeltz 760-727-8442 RCIA .............................................. Kathleen Bell 760-758-4100 x110 Liturgy ........................................................ Kathy Arciero 760-231-1022 Altar Linen Care ...................................... Anna Meyers 760-727-4998 Art & Environment ................................ Kathy Arciero 760-231-1022 Bereavement Facilitator ........ Sr. Maureen Brown 760-758-4100 x131 Eucharistic Adoration ........................................................... Available Interior Design Team ................. Pat & Phil Goscienski 760-732-1414 Liturgical Ministries ....................... Douglas Lynn 760-758-4100 x140 Liturgical Music ............................. Douglas Lynn 760-758-4100 x140 Sick & Homebound (Eucharist) . Jean McCloskey 760-758-4100 x100 Marriage & Family Life ..................................... Jen Frost 858-692-7438 ACTTS Young Adults .................................... Jen Frost 858-692-7438 Family Services .............. Rev. Michael Ratajczak 760-758-4100 x100 Marriage Preparation ...... Rev. Michael Ratajczak 760-758-4100 x100 Widows & Widowers of North County ....... Carol Kope 760-726-0533 .................................................. Germaine Wilmott 760-758-9949 Parish Organizations & Events ......... Lisa & Pat Attardo 760-940-1505 Historian............................................. Brandon Oswald 760-845-5450 Knights of Columbus .............................. Andrew Frost 858-245-6305 Social Activities ............................ Henny Jocelyn 760-758-4100 x100 Spirited Seniors ........................... Jim and Marilyn Day 760-509-4545 St. Thomas More Gala ...................... Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 Treasures Flea Market ............. John & Wendy Murphy 760-497-6117 Walking Ministry ........................................... Diane Pal 760-815-2519 Women’s Guild ............................................. Ann Buko 760-726-8831

Social Ministries ....................... Cherie & Greg Abrahms 760-598-6776 Blood Drive ............................................... Linda Dicus 760-726-5081 Brother Benno’s Collections ......... Deacon Tom Goeltz 760-727-8442 ........................................................... Mike Nichols 760-822-3664 Brother Benno’s Kitchen Servers ............ George Jones 760-940-9288 Christmas Angel Ministry ............ John & Marti Harper 760-724-1181 Culture of Life ......................................... Jane Kelleher 760-822-7041 CPR/AED Classes................................ Phil Goscienski 760-732-1414 Disability Facilitation .............................. Ann Eriksson 760-599-7151 Jail Ministry .................................. Rita McCarthy 760-758-4100 x100 More’s Workers ..................... Cherie & Greg Abrahms 760-598-6776 Prayer Request Line .......................................Pat Wong 760-806-1310 ...................................................... Norma Flanagan 760-630-0180 Project Linus ............................................. Mary Coxon 760-599-8760 Social Justice Committee ........................... Henri Black 760-758-8137 Engaging Spirituality ...... Sr. Maureen Brown 760-758-4100 x131 Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice ........................................................ Joyce Meehan 760-724-4974 JustFaith .......................... Sr. Maureen Brown 760-758-4100 x131 San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP) .............................................. Craig & Mary Castle 760-727-3097 Solutions for Change .................... Kevin & Lyn Leahy 760-643-0872 St. Bonaventure Mission ............... Deacon Tom Goeltz 760-727-8442 Youth Justice Foundation ...... Cherie & Greg Abrahms 760-598-6776 Office Support ................................... Henny Jocelyn 760-758-4100 x100 General Support ............................ Henny Jocelyn 760-758-4100 x100 Chair Set-Up ............................. Lorraine Doering 760-758-4100 x102 Kitchen Overseer ............................Rebecca Eyer 760-758-4100 x100

Development Council Committees Annual Catholic Appeal .................. Flora Fallone 760-758-4100 x100 New Construction .................................... Brian Leahey 760-224-1674 Parish Membership .......................... Valerie Thompson 760-630-1703 Planned Giving ................................. Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 Publicity/Public Relations ........................ Jane Gladden 760-659-6168 Scrip Sales ............................................... Mike Nichols 760-727-7522 ..................................................... Andrea Sweeney 760-216-6389 Stewardship ...................................... Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120 Vehicle Donations .............................. Diana Diaz 760-758-4100 x100 Welcome Ministry ............................ Chris Smith 760-758-4100 x120

Updated 8/28/2013

Pastoral Staff Rev. Michael Ratajczak, Pastor ........................................................................ 760-758-4100 x100 ............................................ [email protected] Deacon John Fredette........................................................................................ 760-758-4100 x132 ................................................... [email protected] Deacon Tom Goeltz .......................................................................................... 760-758-4100 x100 ............................................ [email protected] Sr. Maureen Brown, Pastoral Associate ............................................................ 760-758-4100 x131 .......................................... [email protected] Kathleen Bell, Director of Faith Formation ...................................................... 760-758-4100 x110 .......................................... [email protected] Marcus Cabrera, Youth Advocate .................................................................... 760-758-4100 x161 ............................................ [email protected] Stacey Griffin, Faith Formation Office Assistant ............................................ 760-758-4100 x110 .............................................. [email protected] Douglas Lynn, Director of Liturgy and Music .................................................. 760-758-4100 x140 ............................................ [email protected] Kathy Santy, Assistant Music Director ............................................................ 760-758-4100 x100 ................................................ [email protected] Sally Fay, Organist/Choir Accompanist .......................................................... 760-758-4100 x100 ................................................. [email protected] Chris Smith, Director of Stewardship and Development .................................. 760-758-4100 x120 ................................................ [email protected] Joe Garcia, Director of Maintenance ................................................................ 760-758-4100 x151 ................................................... [email protected] Henny Jocelyn, Receptionist/Secretary ............................................................. 760-758-4100 x100 ............................................... [email protected] Natalie Provinse, Bookkeeper ........................................................................... 760-758-4100 x104 ............................................. [email protected] Lorraine Doering, Parish Office Technician ..................................................... 760-758-4100 x102 ........................................... [email protected] Brian Leahey, Director of Construction ............................................................ 760-758-4100 x152 ................................................. [email protected]

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September 29, 2013 • Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Birthday Musings

Pastor’s Column

This week-end I celebrate my 65th birthday. I share with you my Pastor’s Column that I wrote when I turned 60. Has it been five years already?

As I reread the column, I realized that what I feel at 65 is what I felt when I became 60, only the feelings are even more intensified!

I pray that I will have the opportunity to share these words once again when I turn 70!

As I celebrate my 60th birthday today, please allow me a chance to muse a bit!

The worst “decade turnover” for me was 30! I went into a depression that lasted for weeks. I thought I was so old. Can you believe?

I grew up in the era of the slogan, “Don’t trust anybody over 30!” All of sudden, I was 30 and I realized that I did want to be trusted. A shift in “worldview” was taking place in me.

Then one day I just snapped out of it and remembered how young I really was and how much more life still, hopefully, awaited me.

Since then, each “decade turnover” has been a remarkable gift…40 was great…50 even better!

Today I turn 60, another set of thirty years. Each decade of life has been an adventure and a joy. Every year has had its challenges, but, bottom line, because of my faith in God, in and through Jesus Christ, I am thoroughly enjoying and celebrating the gift of life.

I am thrilled with the ride! I am grateful for what has been and I look forward to what will be.

It is such a gift to be able to view the world through 30-year-old eyes, and then look at the same world through 60-year-old eyes, and see things so differently. The life experience that we

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Mass Schedule Saturday at 5:00pm

Sunday at 8:30am and 10:30am Tuesday-Friday at 8:15am

Eucharistic Adoration Monday-Friday, 6:30am-7:30pm

Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday, 4:00-4:30pm

Rev. Michael Ratajczak, Pastor Deacon John Fredette Deacon Thomas A. Goeltz

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May you live one hundred years!

ACTION ALERT!

1119 K STREET, 2ND FLOOR u SACRAMENTO, CA 95814-3904 u OFFICE: (916) 313-4000

URGENT ACTION NEEDED! Urge the Governor to Veto SB 131!

This harmful, controversial and unfair bill could be acted on at any time.

1. Victims who were abused by teachers or other public school workers are not covered by the bill. Public schools cannot be sued for any abuse that took place before 2009.

2. SB 131 protects the actual abuser from being sued. The proposed law only applies to private

or non-profit organizations like private schools, the YMCA or the Church. It does not apply to public schools, other public agencies or even to the abuser.

3. SB 131 does nothing to increase criminal penalties against the actual abuser and provides no

increase in the criminal statute of limitations that would give victims more time to get the justice they deserve.

4. SB 131 ONLY harms private and non-profit organizations. The bill lets lawyers sue private

schools, the Catholic Church, the YMCA and other non-profit organizations for claims where the statute of limitations may have expired 30, 40 or even 50 years ago—but not public schools, other government agencies or the actual abuser.

5. It’s a step backward. In 2008, the Legislature passed SB 640 (Simitian) that leveled the playing

field and eliminated discrimination against public sector victims. That’s why abuse claims since 2009 are covered in public schools.

6. SB 131 creates two classes of victims and two classes of justice. You’re covered if you and

your family could afford private schools and expensive club sports, but if you went to public school, or played in city rec leagues or had public day care, SB 131 provides you nothing. It only allows suits to go forward against organizations that appear well heeled or well insured—and never against the perpetrator himself.

Please add your voice in opposing this bill, along with the California Catholic Conference, La Raza Roundtable de California, the YMCA/YWCA, the California Association of Private School Organizations (CAPSO), the California Council of Nonprofit Organizations, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) and a growing list of community groups, religious organizations and private schools.

Go to www.cacatholic.org and click “Take Action” to email Governor Brown now

or call his office at (916) 445-2841!

How to recite the Holy Rosary1. SAY THESE PRAYERS…

IN THE NAME of the Father, and of theSon, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (As yousay this, with your right hand touch yourforehead when you say Father, touch yourbreastbone when you say Son, touch yourleft shoulder when you say Holy, and touchyour right shoulder when you say Spirit.)

I BELIEVE IN GOD, the Father almighty,Creator of Heaven and earth. And in JesusChrist, His only Son, our Lord, Who wasconceived by the Holy Spirit, born of theVirgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate;was crucified, died, and was buried. Hedescended into Hell. The third day He roseagain from the dead. He ascended intoHeaven, and sits at the right hand of God,the Father almighty. He shall come again tojudge the living and the dead. I believe inthe Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church,the communion of saints, the forgiveness ofsins, the resurrection of the body, and lifeeverlasting. Amen.

OUR FATHER, Who art in Heaven,hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdomcome, Thy will be done on earth as it is inHeaven. Give us this day our daily bread,and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgivethose who trespass against us. And lead usnot into temptation, but deliver us from evil.Amen.

HAIL MARY, full of grace, the Lord iswith thee. Blessed art thou among women,and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for ussinners, now and at the hour of our death.Amen.

GLORY BE to the Father, and to the Son,and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in thebeginning is now, and ever shall be, worldwithout end. Amen.

O MY JESUS, forgive us our sins, save usfrom the fires of Hell; lead all souls toHeaven, especially those in most need ofThy mercy. Amen.

HAIL HOLY QUEEN, mother of mercy;our life, our sweetness, and our hope. Tothee do we cry, poor banished children ofEve. To thee do we send up our sighs,mourning and weeping in this vale of tears.Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thineeyes of mercy toward us. And after this, ourexile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thywomb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweetVirgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother ofGod, that we may be made worthy of thepromises of Christ. Amen.

O GOD, WHOSE only-begotten Son byHis life, death and resurrection, haspurchased for us the rewards of eternal life;grant, we beseech Thee, that by meditatingupon these mysteries of the Most HolyRosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we mayimitate what they contain and obtain whatthey promise, through the same Christ ourLord. Amen.

ANNOUNCE each mystery by sayingsomething like, “The third Joyful Mystery isthe Birth of Our Lord.” This is required onlywhen saying the Rosary in a group.

2. IN THIS ORDER…INTRODUCTION1. IN THE NAME…2. I BELIEVE IN GOD…3. OUR FATHER…4. HAIL MARY…5. HAIL MARY…6. HAIL MARY…7. GLORY BE…8. O MY JESUS…

THE FIRST DECADE9. ANNOUNCE…10. OUR FATHER…11. HAIL MARY…12. HAIL MARY…13. HAIL MARY…14. HAIL MARY…15. HAIL MARY…16. HAIL MARY…17. HAIL MARY…18. HAIL MARY…19. HAIL MARY…20. HAIL MARY…21. GLORY BE…22. O MY JESUS…

THE SECOND DECADE23. ANNOUNCE…24. OUR FATHER…25. HAIL MARY…26. HAIL MARY…27. HAIL MARY…28. HAIL MARY…29. HAIL MARY…30. HAIL MARY…31. HAIL MARY…32. HAIL MARY…33. HAIL MARY…34. HAIL MARY…35. GLORY BE…36. O MY JESUS…

THE THIRD DECADE37. ANNOUNCE…38. OUR FATHER…39. HAIL MARY…40. HAIL MARY…41. HAIL MARY…42. HAIL MARY…43. HAIL MARY…44. HAIL MARY…45. HAIL MARY…46. HAIL MARY…47. HAIL MARY…48. HAIL MARY…49. GLORY BE…50. O MY JESUS…

THE FOURTH DECADE51. ANNOUNCE…52. OUR FATHER…53. HAIL MARY…54. HAIL MARY…55. HAIL MARY…56. HAIL MARY…57. HAIL MARY…58. HAIL MARY…59. HAIL MARY…60. HAIL MARY…61. HAIL MARY…62. HAIL MARY…63. GLORY BE…64. O MY JESUS…

THE FIFTH DECADE65. ANNOUNCE…66. OUR FATHER…67. HAIL MARY…68. HAIL MARY…69. HAIL MARY…70. HAIL MARY…71. HAIL MARY…72. HAIL MARY…73. HAIL MARY…74. HAIL MARY…75. HAIL MARY…76. HAIL MARY…77. GLORY BE…78. O MY JESUS…

CONCLUSION79. HAIL HOLY QUEEN…80. O GOD, WHOSE…81. IN THE NAME…

3. WHILE TOUCHING THESE BEADS TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS…

4. AND SILENTLY MEDITATING ON THESE “MYSTERIES”,OR EVENTS FROM THE LIVES OF JESUS AND MARY…

On Monday and Saturday, meditate on the “Joyful Mysteries”First Decade (Steps 9-22): The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary (Luke 1:26-38)Second Decade (Steps 23-36): The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56)Third Decade (Steps 37-50): The Birth of Our Lord (Luke 2:1-21)Fourth Decade (Steps 51-64): The Presentation of Our Lord (Luke 2:22-38)Fifth Decade (Steps 65-78): The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)

On Thursday, meditate on the “Luminous Mysteries”First Decade: The Baptism of Our Lord in the River Jordan (Matthew 3:13-16)Second Decade: The Wedding at Cana, when Christ manifested Himself (Jn 2:1-11)Third Decade: The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:14-15)Fourth Decade: The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Matthew 17:1-8)Fifth Decade: The Last Supper, when Our Lord gave us the Holy Eucharist (Mt 26)

On Tuesday and Friday, meditate on the “Sorrowful Mysteries”First Decade: The Agony of Our Lord in the Garden (Matthew 26:36-56)Second Decade: Our Lord is Scourged at the Pillar (Matthew 27:26)Third Decade: Our Lord is Crowned with Thorns (Matthew 27:27-31)Fourth Decade: Our Lord Carries the Cross to Calvary (Matthew 27:32)Fifth Decade: The Crucifixion of Our Lord (Matthew 27:33-56)

On Wednesday and Sunday, meditate on the “Glorious Mysteries”First Decade: The Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord (John 20:1-29)Second Decade: The Ascension of Our Lord (Luke 24:36-53)Third Decade: The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-41)Fourth Decade: The Assumption of Mary into HeavenFifth Decade: The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth

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Como Rezar el Santo Rosario1. Decir estas oraciones 2. En este orden

INTRODUCCION1. EN EL NOMBRE...2. CREO EN DIOS...3. PADRE NUESTRO4. DIOS TE SALVE5. DIOS TE SALVE6. DIOS TE SALVE7. GLORIA8. OH JESUS MIO

PRIMER MISTERIO9. ANUNCIELO10. PADRE NUESTRO11. DIOS TE SALVE12. DIOS TE SALVE13. DIOS TE SALVE14. DIOS TE SALVE15. DIOS TE SALVE16. DIOS TE SALVE17. DIOS TE SALVE18. DIOS TE SALVE19. DIOS TE SALVE20. DIOS TE SALVE21. GLORIA22. OH JESUS MIO

ANUNCIELOPADRE NUESTRODIOS TE SALVEDIOS TE SALVEDIOS TE SALVEDIOS TE SALVEDIOS TE SALVEDIOS TE SALVEDIOS TE SALVEDIOS TE SALVEDIOS TE SALVEDIOS TE SALVEGLORIAOH JESUS MIO




SEGUNDO MISTERIO23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.36.

TERCER MISTERIO37.38.39.40.41.42.43.44.45.46.47.48.49.50.

CUARTO MISTERIO51.52.53.54.55.56.57.58.59.60.61.62.63.64.

QUINTO MISTERIO65.66.67.68.69.70.71.72.73.74.75.76.77.78.

CONCLUSION79. DIOS DE SALVE REINA Y MADRE80. OH DIOS...81. EN EL NOMBRE...

3. Mientras avanza en la oración vaya tocando las piezas individuales

4. Y meditando en silencio en estos misterioso eventos de las vidas de Jesús y María...

El lunes y sábado, medite los misterios gozososPrimer Misterio (Pasos 9-22): La anunciación del ángel Gabriel a María (Luc 1:26-38) Segundo Misterio (Pasos 23-36): La visitación de María a su prima Isabel (Luc 1:39-56)Tercero Misterio (Pasos 37-50): El nacimiento de Nuestro Señor (Luc 2:1-21)Cuarto Misterio (Pasos 51-64): La presentación de Nuestro Señor en el Templo (Luc 2:22-38)Quinto Misterio (Pasos 65-78): El niño perdido y hallado en el Templo (Luc 2:41-52)

El jueves, medite los misterios luminososPrimer Misterio: El bautismo de Nuestro Señor en el Río Jordan (Mat 3:13-16)Segundo Misterio: El milagro en las bodas de Caná (Jn 2:1-11)Tercero Misterio: La proclamación del Reino de Dios (Mc 1:14-15)Cuarto Misterio: La Transfiguración de Nuestro Señor (Mat 17:1-8)Quinto Misterio: La institución de la Santa Eucaristía (Mat 26)

El martes y viernes, medite los misterios dolorososPrimer Misterio: La agonía de Nuestro Señor en el jardín (Mat 26:36-56) Segundo Misterio: La flagelación de Nuestro Señor en el muro (Mat 27:26)Tercero Misterio: La coronación de espinas (Mat 27:27-31)Cuarto Misterio: Nuestro Señor carga la cruz al Calvario (Mat 27:32)Quinto Misterio: Jesus muere en la cruz (Mat 27:33-56)

El miércoles y domingo, medite los misterios gloriososPrimer Misterio: La resurrección de Nuestro Señor (Jn 20:1-29) Segundo Misterio: La ascención de Nuestro Señor al cielo (Luc 24:36-53)Tercero Misterio: La venida del Espíritu Santo (Actos 2:1-41)Cuarto Misterio: La asunción de la Virgen MaríaQuinto Misterio: La coronación de María como reina del cielo y de la tierra

En el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo. Amén

Creo en Dios, Padre todopoderoso, creador del Cielo y de la Tierra. Creo en Jesucristo su único Hijo, Señor Nuestro, que fue concebido por obra y gracia del Espíritu Santo; nació de Santa María Virgen; padeció bajo el poder de Poncio Pilato; fue crucificado, muerto y sepultado; descendió a los infiernos; al tercer día resucitó de entre los muertos; subió a los cielos y está sentado a la derecha de Dios Padre; desde allí ha de venir a juzgar a vivos y muertos. Creo en el Espíritu Santo, la Santa Iglesia Católica, la comunión de los Santos el perdón de los pecados la resurrección de la carne y la vida eterna.

Padre nuestro, que estás en el cielo. Santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal.

Dios te salve, María. Llena eres de gracia: El Señor es contigo. Bendita eres entre todas las mujeres. Y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre: Jesús. Santa María, Madre de Dios, ruega por nosotros pecadores, ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte.

Gloria al Padre, al Hijo y al Espíritu Santo. Como era en el principio, ahora y siempre, por los siglos de los siglos.

Oh Jesús mío, perdóna nuestros pecados, líbranos del fuego del infierno, lleva a todas las almas al cielo, especialmente a las más necesitadas de tu misericordia

Dios te salve, Reina y Madre, madre de misericordia, vida, dulzura y esperanza nuestra, Dios te salve. A ti llamamos los desterrados hijos de Eva. A ti suspiramos gimiendo y llorando en este valle de lágrimas. Ea, pues, Señora, abogada nuestra: vuelve a nosotros esos tus ojos misericordiosos. Y después de este destierro, muéstranos a Jesús, fruto bendito de tu vientre. Oh clemente, oh piadosa, oh dulce Virgen María. Ruega por nosotros, Santa Madre de Dios, para que seamos dignos de alcanzar las promesas de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.

Oh Dios cuyo unigénito hijo con su vida, muerte y resurrección nos alcanzó el premio de la vida eterna, concédenos a los que recordamos estos misterios del Santo Rosario, imitar lo que contienen y alcanzar lo que prometen, por el mismo Jesucristo Nuestro Señor

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October 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Church of St. Thomas More 1450 South Melrose Drive,

Oceanside, CA 92056 (760) 758-4100

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1Restaurant Fundraiser Famous Dave’s in Vista

8:00 AM-Walking Ministry 8:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Spirited Senior Camp

Pendleton Outing 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee 7:00 PM-Tower Bells 7:00 PM-Knights of Columbus

2Restaurant Fundraiser Famous Dave’s in Vista

8:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Scripture Study 1:30 PM-Spirited Senior Board 5:30 PM-Teen Prayer Hour 6:30 PM-Golf Committee 7:00 PM-Praise Team

38:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee 1:00 PM-Centering Prayer 7:00 PM-Scripture Study 7:00 PM-Sanctuary Choir 9:00 PM-Cappella Choir

48:15 AM-Mass 9:15 AM-Communion Service

(Emeritus at Carlsbad)

5 Treasures 2013

6:45 AM-That Man is You! 9:00 AM-JustFaith 10:00 AM-CPR Tune Up 4:00 PM-Reconciliation

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 PM-Mass

6 Twenty-Seventh Sunday

in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM-Mass/LOWC 10:20 AM-RE.A.CH 10:30 AM-Mass 12:30 PM-RE.A.CH 4:00 PM-Blessing of Animals 4:30 PM-RE.A.CH 6:30 PM-RE.A.CH High School

Core Course

7 8:15 AM-Mass 7:00 PM-High School Youth

Group

88:00 AM-Walking Ministry 8:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee 7:00 PM-Baptismal

Preparation Part I 7:00 PM-Tower Bells 7:00 PM-Interior Design Team

98:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Scripture Study

Office closed at 3:00pm for Staff meeting

3:30 PM-Staff Meeting/CPR recertification

5:30 PM-Teen Prayer Hour 6:30 PM-Golf Committee 7:00 PM-Praise Team

108:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Communion Service

(Pacific Place) 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee 1:00 PM-Centering Prayer 7:00 PM-Scripture Study 7:00 PM-Sanctuary Choir 9:00 PM-Cappella Choir

118:15 AM-Mass 5:00 PM-Men’s Retreat (Green

Oaks, Vista)

12 Men's Retreat

(Green Oaks, Vista) 4:00 PM-Reconciliation Women's Guild Bake Sale

and Quilt Sale

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 PM-Mass

13 Twenty-Eighth Sunday

in Ordinary Time Men's Retreat

Women's Guild Bake Sale and Quilt Sale

8:30 AM-Mass/LOWC 10:30 AM-Mass/LOWC 12:00 PM-Untold Blessing-

Potluck & Presentation 12:00 PM-Baptisms 6:30 PM-RE.A.CH High School

Core Course

14 8:15 AM-Mass 11:00 AM-Women's Guild

Luncheon 7:00 PM-High School Youth

Group

15Restaurant Fundraiser

Nucci’s in Vista 8:00 AM-Walking Ministry 8:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee 6:30 PM-Golf Committee

Meeting 7:00 PM-Tower Bells

16Restaurant Fundraiser

Nucci’s in Vista 8:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Scripture Study 5:30 PM-Teen Prayer Hour 7:00 PM-Finance Council 7:00 PM-Praise Team

178:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee 10:00 AM-Women's Guild

Quilters 1:00 PM-Centering Prayer 7:00 PM-Scripture Study 7:00 PM-Sanctuary Choir 9:00 PM-Cappella Choir

188:15 AM-Mass

19 6:45 AM-That Man is You! 4:00 PM-Reconciliation

Fair Trade Chocolate Sales

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 PM-Mass

20 Twenty-Ninth Sunday

in Ordinary Time Fair Trade Chocolate Sales

8:30 AM-Mass/LOWC 10:20 AM-RE.A.CH 10:30 AM-Mass 12:00 PM-Knights of Columbus

BBQ for La Posada 12:30 PM-First Reconciliation

and Eucharist Parent Meeting

12:30 PM-RE.A.CH 4:30 PM-RE.A.CH 6:30 PM-RE.A.CH High School

Core Course

21 8:15 AM-Mass 7:00 PM-High School Youth

Group

228:00 AM-Walking Ministry 8:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee 7:00 PM-Baptismal

Preparation Part II 7:00 PM-Tower Bells 7:00 PM-Christmas Angels

238:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Scripture Study 5:30 PM-Teen Prayer Hour 6:30 PM-Golf Committee 7:00 PM-Praise Team 7:00 PM-Christmas Angels


258:15 AM-Mass

26 6:45 AM-That Man is You! 8:15 AM-Chair Set Up 8:30 AM-Infant/Child CPR 4:00 PM-Reconciliation

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

K of C Tootsie Roll Drive 5:00 PM-Mass

27 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

K of C Tootsie Roll Drive 8:30 AM-Mass/LOWC 10:30 AM-Mass/LOWC 12:00 PM-New Member

Reception 6:30 PM-RE.A.CH High School

Core Course

28 St. Thomas More

Golf Outing Shadowridge Country Club 8:15 AM-Mass 7:00 PM-High School Youth

Group

298:00 AM-Walking Ministry 8:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Donuts and Coffee 6:30 PM-Golf Committee 7:00 PM-Tower Bells

308:15 AM-Mass 9:00 AM-Scripture Study 5:30 PM-Teen Prayer Hour 7:00 PM-Pastoral Council 7:00 PM-Praise Team


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