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Peter’s history as a follower or friend of Jesus is a bit spotty. It might be natural to wonder if Jesus, in giving him the keys to the kingdom, didn’t feel a bit like a parent giving a teenager the keys to the family car. But it was at the moment when God’s power and presence broke through everything else to raise up Peter’s great profession of faith in Christ as Messiah that Jesus chose to establish the bond between the loving, forgiving mercy of heaven and our vocation to be witnesses of that love, mercy, and forgiveness on earth.

Like any parent, Jesus no doubt foresaw the fail-ings, the irresponsible maneuvers or impaired senses, the collisions that the church would be headed for. But, most importantly, he also saw us at that moment as God prefers to see us: capable of manifesting great faith, with a willingness to remain at the feet of Christ to understand what it truly means to be Messi-ah and Christ. As the letter to the Romans points out to us today, we have not known the mind or the wis-dom of God, but God knows us and still chooses to manifest the reign of justice, joy, beauty, and peace through us. Let this be our vocation. Let us always strive to be solid ground on which the church of Je-sus Christ can be founded and on which it can contin-ue to be built. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Sunday, August 27, 2017

7710 El Cajon Boulevard La Mesa, CA 91942

Phone: 619.465.5334 Fax: 619.465.7297 email: stmar nch@juno.com

www.stmar no oursparish.org

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 830am to 12pm

1pm to 3pm Saturday & Sunday: 8am to 1230pm

We invite you to be a “Sharing Member”

Register, par cipate and share your gi s and talents.

MASSES: Saturday: 5pm - Evening Choir Sunday: 7am - (no choir) 9am - Contemporary Choir 11am - Traditional Choir 5pm - Evening Choir

Daily Mass: 830am Monday—Friday Rosary recited at 800am Communion Service: 830am Saturday Holy Days: Please see Bulletin.

Rev. Chris Kintanar, Pastor Deacon Allen Rosker

Rev. Danilo Valdepeňas, in Residence

Rev. Pedro Rivera, in Residence

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THE NEEDS AND INTENTIONS OF: Frank Lizzo, Todd Gilb, Allen Stanley, Alan Collins, Ann Wojtach, Mary Aby, Monica Dietsch, David

Stapleton, Michele Heinzel, Donna Webber, Martha Chartier, John Shea, Joan Glunt, Teddy Banks, Susan Moser, Raffy Gonzalez, Joel Rivera, Joan Cunningham, Ed & Evy Newton, Bob McEwen, Marilyn McEwen, Bob Moeller, Michael Hallas, Juan Mendez, Jason Williamson, Carol Bessone, Stephanie Butcher, Joanne Silva, Tom Flahive, Judy Pfohl, Carole Quinn, David Doane, Bruce Reed, Doug Reed, Ted Curry, Pauline Tuccierello, Bob & Jeannine Mitchell... may they find joy in the healing love of Christ. Please do not visit the above parishioners without the express permission of the family. Names will appear in the Prayer List for two weeks unless notified that the person is still in need of prayers. To add or delete names on the list, please call the parish office at 619.465.5334 or send an email to: stmartinch@juno.com

From Fr. Chris... Dear Sisters and Brothers, It’s not difficult to notice how our society is becoming more and more secular every day. Atheists are becoming bolder and more vocal in their attacks on people who choose to believe in a loving and compassionate God. Atheists choose not to believe and we need to respect that, as God Himself respects their freedom to choose. But God still cares for them and will find ways to reveal Himself to them, even if they choose to deny His existence. I, personally, take comfort in stories like this: “There has long been the tale of the Loch Ness monster in the highlands of Scotland. Some people claim that they have seen its dark form on the surface of the murky waters; others claim the tale is just an hoax. Well it seems that an atheist was spending a quiet day fishing on the lake when suddenly his boat was rocked by the monster. The beast threw him and his boat high into the air. Then it opened its mouth to swallow them both. As the Atheist fell to certain death, he cried out, "Please, good God, help me!" At once the terrifying scene froze in place, with the man suspended in midair, held by some mysterious force above the gaping jaws of the monster. A booming voice was heard from the clouds, "I thought you didn’t believe in Me!" The man pleaded, "Oh come on God, give me a break! I didn’t believe in the Loch Ness monster either!" There is no denying the existence and power of God. As Saint Paul wrote, “…At the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Phil. 2:10-11).” Keep up the faith! God bless us all, Fr. Chris

NEW LIFE IN OUR PARISH Harper Ellison Ridenour and Spencer Eliza-beth Ridenour, children of David & Heidi Ri-denour, Hope Larisa Chavez, daughter of Mark & Leyla Chavez, were baptized on August 26, 2017.

We lovingly welcome this newest members to our parish family.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Join us on Friday, September 8 and every First Fr iday of the month, for a very rewarding time of prayer and meditation

before the Blessed Sacrament. We gather in the Holy Spirit Chapel from 7pm and close with benediction at 830pm. Everyone is welcome to stay as long as time permits.

Catechetical Ministry FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN: Registration for Faith Formation from preschool, age 4 to 11 years and Sacramental preparation for First Eucharist and Reconciliation is ongoing.

We really need you! Have you ever considered how you can serve our faith community? We are always looking for enthusiastic, dedicated parishioners to share their faith and time with the children of our Faith Community, especially our 4 and 5 year olds.

Sun, Sep 3 9am Family Mass Sun, Sep 10 815am Session in Parish Hall Sun, Sep 17 815am Session in Parish Hall Sun, Sep 25 815am Session in Parish Hall

For more information, please contact Christine Davis, Religious Education Coordinator, at

chris@saintmartinoftours.cc or 619.698.8434

REGISTRATION FOR JUNIOR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION AND CONFIRMATION PREPARATION: Sessions will resume in September 2017. Please watch the Sunday Bulletin for registration information.

For more information go to stmartinoftoursyouth@gmail.com or call

Susan Skinner, Youth Minister, at 619.698.3180

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) INQUIRY SESSIONS: We would like to extend an invitation to eve-ryone interested in learning more about the

Catholic Faith, to stop by the Inquiry Sessions that will begin on Tuesday, September 5 at 7pm in the Parish Office Conference Room. If you are consider-ing to become Catholic, or are baptized and are in-quiring about the Sacraments of Frist Communion and Confirmation, or just want to learn more about your Catholic faith, please come and see what we have to offer. Topic: Introduction to R.C.I.A. For more information, please contact Christine Davis, Coor-dinator, at 619.698-8434 or chris@saintmartinoftours.cc.

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Eucharistic Prayer II is a popular choice for Mass since it is both simple in structure and short. It is written with a preface, which is the section after the dialogue "The Lord be with you . . . Lift up your hearts . . . Let us give thanks," which introduces all the Eucharistic Prayers. The preface states the reason for the eucharistic assembly on that occasion, and there are dozens of them covering almost every imaginable gathering for prayer, some specific to feasts, others for Masses for the dead or for other needs. The preface attached to the second Eucharistic Prayer may be dropped in favor of a more appropriate choice, especially one of the prefaces for weekdays. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal says that Eucharistic Prayer II is best suited for weekdays or "special circumstances." In practice, however, it has become the common Sunday prayer because of its brevity and its comfortable familiarity. It also includes an optional phrase for adding the name of a deceased person remembered in the Mass, and therefore is often prayed at funerals. Article 50 of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy specified that the rites are to be simplified and restored "to the vigor they had in the tradition of the Fathers." The rebirth of this ancient Roman prayer is a worthy response to this call. Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

father to those who live in Jerusalem (Isaiah 22: 19-23). Psalm your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands (Psalm 138).

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, August 26 500 PM Mass for the People Sunday, August 27 700 AM Linda Keyser† 900 AM Raymundo Cabana† 1100 AM Frank & Joseph Scarcella† 500 PM Joslee Russo D’Adamo† Monday, August 28 830 AM Helen Sullivan† Tuesday, August 29 830 AM Frank Coleman† Wednesday, August 30 830 AM Marcie Rodosevich-Blessings Thursday, September 1 830 AM Gilberto Murrieta Friday, August 25 830 AM Rosemary Havilan† Saturday, August 2 500 PM James McEwen† Sunday, August 27 700 AM Mass for the People 900 AM Frank Sardina† 1100 AM Raul & Amelia Hoyo† 500 PM Cory Sweetser†

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Isaiah22:19-23; Psalm 138:1-3, 6, 8; Romans 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 Tuesday: Judges 6:11-24a; Psalm 85:9, 11-14; Matthew 19:23-30 Wednesday: Judges 9:6-15; Psalm 21:2-7; Matthew 20:1-16 Thursday: Revelation 21:9b-14; Psalm 145:10-13, 178; John 1:45-51 Friday: Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Psalm 146:5-10; Matthew 22:34-40 Saturday: Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Psalm 128:1b-5; Matthew 23:1-12 Sunday: Isaiah22:19-23; Psalm 138:1-3, 6, 8; Romans 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20

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Saint Martin of Tours Academy A Welcome to all our Families and an

Update for our parish families

The teachers and staff are excited to begin the new school year. On Aug.16th Saint Martin hosted a meeting for principals and teachers from East County Catholic schools. The meeting “Behavior Strategies for the Classroom” gave information and tools to teach all children, especially those children with special needs based on brain research. Almost 100 were in attendance. Parent, Dr. Rienzi Haytasingh, Psy.D. and Crystal Ruse, an AB Analysist, presented.

During the summer, new books were ordered, updating our reading program (K-5), Spanish books and workbooks, Jr. High vocabulary, “Study Sync” Jr. High on-line literature program and Writing our Catholic Faith (handwriting series). Parent meetings begin next week and Star Renaissance testing begins on the 11th. This new program tests children in real time! Children take math and reading tests on computers and results are immediate. This new system is diocesan wide and is administered three times a year.

“LOOSE CHANGE” COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND RACHEL’S WOMEN CENTER

Under the umbrella of Catholic Charities, Rachel’s Women Center is a safe and sober, seven days a week drop-in day center for homeless and very-low income women. The center offers bathroom, shower, lunch service, replacement clothing, alcohol/drug recovery services, mental health consultations, socialization activities, education and other resources. Donations would be most appreciated.

CLASS OF 1967 CELEBRATING A 50TH ANNIVERSARY

WELCOME!

There were 66 who graduated from eighth grade in June of 1967! The School Sisters of Notre Dame were their teachers and Father Dennis Barry was the pastor. The members of this class have been invited to a continental breakfast and will tour the school and parish grounds following the 9am Mass. We extend a warm welcome to our SMA alums as they celebrate a special anniversary.

MISSIONARY COOPERATION APPEAL

We are pleased to welcome Bishop Crispin Varquez, from the Diocese of Borongon, Phillipines, to share their story in the missions during all the Masses next week. Please be prepared to listen and support as the message of mission, evangelization, loving service and hope is shared. The proceeds from this Mission appeal are used to directly support the missionary, the organization and the people they serve. Your generous donation unites you as a missionary to our brothers andsisters around the world who need our help.

SACRAMENTS

AND MINISTRIES CONFESSIONS (Reconcilia on): Sat. 330-430pm in the Holy Spirit Chapel (or by appointment). ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 7pm first Friday of the month in the Holy Spirit Chapel. Closes with Benedic on at 830pm. SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS ACADEMY

FAITH FORMATION: Coordinator: Chris ne Davis 619.698.8434 or chris@saintmar no ours.cc Ages 4-12 - meet most Sundays September thru April: 815 - 10am RCIA: For adults wishing to become Catholic or complete their Sacraments of Ini a on - Tues, 7pm. Coordinator: Chris ne Davis 619.698.8434 or chris@saintmar no ours.cc BAPTISMS: Pre-bap smal Seminar required Call Parish Office for informa on - 619.465.5334 FIRST COMMUNION: Two years prepara on Call Faith Forma on Coordinator: Chris ne Davis 619.698.8434 or chris@saintmar no ours.cc CONFIRMATION: Call Youth Minister: Susan Skinner, 619.698.3180 or stmar no oursyouth@gmail.com YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Minister: Susan Skinner - 619.698.3180 Jr. High: (7 & 8) and High School: (9-12) or stmar no oursyouth@gmail.com MUSIC MINISTRY: Sat. 5pm Evening Choir, Dennis Sable Sun. 9am Contemporary Choir, Frances Cavanaugh Sun. 11am Tradi onal Choir, Frances Cavanaugh Sun. 5pm Evening Choir, Dennis Sable

WEDDINGS: Call for informa on - 619.465.5334 BINGO: Every Wednesday at 630pm in both halls COMMUNITY GARDEN: Richard Zasueta 619.726.7618 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Bill McClurg - 619.961.7063 SENIOR SINGLES GROUP: Third Monday at 10am in Barry Hall Pat Kramm - 619.469.3976 SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY: Anne Pacheco - 619.466.3241 WOMEN’S CLUB: First Thursday at 1030am in Barry Hall Pat Kramm - 619.469.3976 www.stmar no oursparish.org/womens.html or Pat Kramm— 619.469.3976 WOMEN OF FAITH: First Thursday at 630pm in Parish Hall - Mee ng Room Mary Margaret Kissel - 619.698-4845

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HAPPY PEOPLE The happiest people don’t necessarily have to be the best of everything. They just make the best of everything. —Anonymous

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LITTLE ROCK BIBLE STUDY Our Bible Study Group will be resuming studies on the Book of Acts on Tuesday, September 5 at 915am in the Conference Room in the Parish Office. For more information, please call Noemi Evans at 619.460.6190

All women of the parish are invited to join us as we resume our monthly meetings on Thurs-day, September 7 in Barry Hall. Rosary at 1030am in Parish Hall, meeting at 11am, Trivia Quiz: ’Better Health’ at 1130 and Pot

Luck Lunch at 12pm in Barry Hall.

For more information, please call Pat Kramm at 619. 469.3976 or

send her an email at paearl@earthlink.net.

OF FAITH! The Women of Faith Ministry welcomes all ladies of the parish to their meeting on Thursday, September 7 at 630pm in the Parish Hall Meeting Room. Join us

and share fellowship with women of the parish. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call Mary Margaret Kissel at 619.698-4845.

THE FOOD ASSISTANCE MINISTRY Is in need of nonperishable food to reach out to the less fortunate in our midst. We appeal to our caring parish community to help us with items such as: jelly, peanut butter, spam, cold cereal, hot cereal,

canned meats, Rice-a-Roni, hamburger helper, or cash/check to purchase the food we need. Please put the items in the food box in the vestibule of the Church or deliver them to the parish office or food center. Donations of check/cash should be clearly marked ‘Food Assistance’ and put in the offering baskets at Mass. In the month of July we provided 1296 meals. Thank you for your continued support.

LAUGHLIN GETAWAY The Saint Martin of Tours Women’s Club invites you on a bus trip to Laughlin, Ne-vada, staying at the Riverside Hotel from Monday to Wednesday, Oc-tober 2-4, 2017. $170 single room and $140 double room. Bus leaves Saint Martin’s parking lot on Monday morning, October 2. For reservations, call Gloria Felix at 1.805.766.2268 or Veroni-ca Rodríguez at 1.323.632.6066.

Courtesy Announcements

PLAY BINGO Saint Martin of Tours Academy offers bingo on Wednesday evenings at 630pm in our parish hall. Please join your fellow parishion-ers for an evening of fun and excitement. The pro-ceeds help keep the Academy tuition rates more af-fordable. All who are interested in volunteering please call the Academy at 619.698.8465.

NFP: NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES!

Sympto-thermal method Instructors: Dave & Cheryl Ross 99.6% effective and safe. Classes are on Satur-day from 830am to 1130am at the San Diego Diocese Pastoral Center. For upcoming dates and more details or to register please call David & Cheryl Ross at 619.279.3735 or by email at: davidandcherylross@gmail.com.

MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON The Father Joe’s Village Ladies Guild cordially invites you to attend our annual free Membership Luncheon, as we celebrate our 34th anniversary, highlighting our important volunteer service to assit the children at Father Joe’s Village. Our Ladies Guild is a group of terrific women who really care about bringing some happiness to children that find themselves in living conditions not of their own making. Hope you will join us on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11am at Saint Gregory the Great Parish, 1451 Blue Cypress Drive, Scripps Ranch (SD 92131). For more infor-mation, please call Margie Mills at 858.271.7411, or at margie.r.mills@gmail.com.

CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE To report suspected sexual misconduct or child abuse within our institutions and ministries please contact the Child and Youth Protection Office, Victims Assistance Coordinator, Monsignor Steven Callahan at 858.490.8310.

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