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II Sunday In Ordinary Time

A Reflection of the Gospel of Today
This Sunday’s readings invite us to reflect upon the ways in which we bear witness to our faith in our
contemporary society. In the First Reading, Isaiah proclaims that God called him from his mother’s womb to
announce salvation, not only to the tribes of Jacob, but to all nations. John the Baptist, in the Gospel, points to
Jesus, and after naming him as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, bears witness to the
manner in which the Holy Spirit descended upon the Lord. In the Second Reading, Saint Paul introduces his
ministry and that of his companions as having its origins in Christ Jesus. These liturgical texts impel us to share our own faith
experiences with others in the midst of a social setting that frequently prevents us from doing so. It would be beneficial for the
various ministerial groups of the parish to reflect on these readings and for some to share positive stories in which their witnessing
to the Lord and to the Church caused changes in those around them. Such sharing could very well inspire the rest of the group in
their ministerial commitment.
We pray to the lord Readings for the week of January 19, 2020

Sun:Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34
For those suffering, in need of your prayers
Mon:1 Sm 15:16-23/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mk 2:18-22
Tue:1 Sm 16:1-13/Ps 89:20, 21-22, 27-28 [21a]/Mk 2:23-28
Francisca Cortes; Brenda Revier; Sam Zorilla;
Dominga Garcia; Rosalie Falter; Norma Messina; Wed:1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51/Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 [1]/Mk 3:1-6
Thu:1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Ps 56:2-3, 9-10a, 10b-11, 12-13 [5b]/Mk 3:7-12
Sandra Godinez; Jose Delgado; Alexi Morales; Fri:1 Sm 24:3-21/Ps 57:2, 3-4, 6 and 11 [2a]/Mk 3:13-19
Gweneth Cheltenham; Ramon Sanchez Sat:Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18

For those who have died, 2-Sun:Is 8:23-9:3/Ps 27:1,4,13-14 [1a]/1 Cor 1:10-13,17/Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17
that they be granted a home in Heaven.
We pray for all of our brave men & women in our Military Mass Intentions
Names on prayer list shall remain for a maximum of 6 weeks.
If prayer is still needed, please contact the Office at 951-325-7707. Saturday, January 18
—ASK YOUR PASTOR— 5:30pm Daisy May
I am confused. During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, following 7:30pm For the People of the Parish
Vatican II, we were initially instructed to stand and soon after, Sunday, January 19
the pew kneelers disappeared in many of our Churches. But
now at SMTOC Mass, I am seeing some people standing while 7:15am † Joe Cooper
others are kneeling on the floor. Shouldn’t there be 8:30am
uniformity? What is your preferred posture for us? Will there Those in Spanish Ministry
be pew kneelers in our future Sanctuary? 10:15am † Art Anderson
ANSWER: The constitution of the Sacred Liturgy, created by 12:00pm † Norma Bayron
Vatican II, notes their objective was to establish greater
participation by the laity in the celebration of the Mass. While 5:00pm Rosalie Falter
“standing” implies rising, resurrection & community, kneeling
suggests contrition, private inclination or intense supplication. Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac Catholic School
With every diocese having a unique culture and expression 2020 Open House Dates
of reverence, the Pope authorized the Bishop to decide or defer
to the specific Parish Priest for direction. The General 02/03 & 03/30 - 9AM 04/04 - 9AM
Instruction of the Roman Missal notes kneeling is preferred
except in buildings where there is a lack of floor space, no Preschool-8th grade High School
kneelers, large number of people or an elderly/ill population.
This description sounds similar to our current facility. 951-587-2505 | www.SJDLS.com
Also please notice, while standing, the congregation should
“profoundly bow reverently” when the priest genuflects at the 2019 YEAR END STATEMENTS
conclusion of the consecration of the body and blood.
My preferred posture? Future? For right now, I would like to Contribution Tax statements will be available after
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see those who kneel close to the front. Standers, be sensitive to January 31 . To request a copy of your statement to be
those behind. Our future Church will have kneelers. mailed or sent to you electronically, please contact the
Do you have questions? => ASK YOUR PASTOR parish office at (951) 325-7707. Statements will be
Email them to: contactus@smtoc.church provided ONLY UPON REQUEST.
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