PARISH DIRECTORY Parish Office Main Office 424-1959 Parish Office Fax 424-0788 Office Hours: M, T, TH, F / 9 am-5 pm W / 1-5 pm E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.shsalinas.org Clergy Fr. Ignacio Martinez, Pastoral Administrator Fr. Dennis Peterson, Special Minister Fr. Martin Cain Parochial Vicar

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Parish Deacons

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Deacon Rick Gutierrez Deacon David Lansford Parish Administrator E-mail:[email protected] Deacon Morton Zabala E-mail:[email protected] Faith Formation… Mary Scattini Family Faith Coordinator

772-8230

Youth Ministry Yulma Velasco 512-4561 Youth Ministry Coordinator E-Mail: [email protected] RCIA Bob Stewart

595-1350

Sacred Heart School 123 W. Market St., Salinas 771-1310 Website: www.shschool.com Jennifer Dean, Principal Sr. Lynne Knapp, S.N.D., Religious Chairperson St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry 26 Stone St., Salinas M & F/9:00 - 11:00 am

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Office Staff Arlala K. Sheppard 424-1959 Finance Manager Patty Atwood 424-1959 Office Manager Silvia Isassy, Secretary 424-1959 Tammy Sanders Communications Coordinator Bulletin Editor E-Mail: [email protected]

A CHRISTMAS REPRISE The Church’s celebration three weeks ago of the Baptism of the Lord signaled the “official” end of the Christmas season. Today’s feast of the Presentation of the Lord seems to extend the Incarnation celebration a bit longer. In fact, some have called this feast a “second Epiphany.” The first reading recalls the anticipation of Advent, as Malachi writes, “Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me.” The reading from Hebrews reminds us of the Incarnation, proclaiming that Jesus had a “share” in our own “blood and flesh.” The Gospel finds the infant Jesus on his first visit to Jerusalem and his human parents once again surprised and in awe over the events surrounding his birth. In the simplicity of the manger, in the grandeur of the temple, in the domesticity of Nazareth, Jesus comes. May we come to know him and so be filled with “wisdom” and the “favor of God.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION By Candlemas, forty days after Christmas, February 2, the season of Christ’s coming has depleted our candle supply. Soon, the parish will order a new paschal candle from a catalogue or candlemaker, or in some communities, wax will be collected to be melted and molded. Last year’s paschal candle shows the wear and tear of summer heat, or many funerals or baptisms. Paschal candles have been around since at least the fourth century, when Constantine’s biographer Eusebius reported that the night of the sacred vigil was “transformed into the brilliancy of day, by lighting throughout the city pillars of wax, while burning lamps in every place so that the splendor of this night was brighter than the brightest daylight.” Light was a precious commodity in the ancient world, and this lavish use of precious beeswax was a sign of the Christian’s call to bear Christ’s light into the world’s darkness. In a pre-electric age, a whole city aglow from the paschal flame must have been a glorious sight, and a reminder to every baptized Christian of our vocation to “be the light of the world.” —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. RETORNO A LA NAVIDAD La celebración de hace tres semanas del Bautismo del Señor señaló el fin “oficial” del tiempo de Navidad para la Iglesia. La fiesta de hoy de la Presentación del Señor parece extender la celebración un poco más allá. En realidad, algunos han nombrado esta fiesta una “Segunda Epifanía”. La primera lectura nos recuerda la anticipación del Adviento, como escribe Malaquías: “Envío a mi mensajero para que prepare el camino ante mí”. La lectura de los Hebreos nos recuerda la Encarnación, proclamando que Jesús tuvo una “parte” de la misma “carne y sangre”. El Evangelio encuentra al niño Jesús en su primera visita a Jerusalén, y a sus padres una vez más sorprendidos y asombrados por los acontecimientos de su nacimiento. En la sencillez del pesebre, en la grandeza del templo, en la domesticidad de Nazaret, Jesús viene. ¡Que lleguemos a conocerlo y por ello nos encontremos llenos de “sabiduría” y de la “gracia de Dios!” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El día 2 de febrero la Iglesia universal celebra la Presentación del Niño Jesús en el Templo. La costumbre judía dictaba que 40 días después del parto la madre debía ir al templo para ser purificada y junto con su marido ofrecer su hijito(a) a Dios. En la religion cristiana esta costumbre fue desarrollándose en la presentación de los niños en el templo, dejando en el olvido la purificación de la madre. En Málaga, España, la presentación de los niños se hace el día 2 de febrero cuando todos los niños bautizados durante el último año se presentan en la congregación de la Divina Pastora. En muchas partes de Latinoamérica los niños se presentan a los tres años de edad. Aunque no es un rito oficial de la Iglesia, muchas familias hispanas continúan esta práctica religiosa, presentando su hijo(a) a la comunidad parroquial durante la Misa dominical. El rito es uno de agradecimiento y consagración a Dios. El sacerdote bendice al niño pero es la tarea de los padres educarlos en lo que significa ser consagrado a Dios. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Prayer / Worship / Mass / Treasure SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS OBSERVANCIAS Sunday: The Presentation of the Lord; Blessing of Candles; World Day for Consecrated Life; Boy Scout Sunday Monday: Fourth Week in Ordinary Time; St. Blaise; St. Ansgar Wednesday: St. Agatha Thursday: St. Paul Miki and Companions Friday: First Friday Saturday: St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita; Blessed Virgin Mary READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30-19:3; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Sir 47:2-11; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 58:7-10; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16

MASS INTENTIONS

Domingo: La Presentación del Señor; Bendición de las velas; Día Mundial de la Vida Consagrada; Domingo de los Boy Scouts; Día de la Marmota Lunes: Cuarta Semana del Tiempo Ordinario; San Blas; San Óscar Miércoles: Santa Agueda Jueves: San Pablo Miki y compañeros Viernes: Primer viernes Sábado: San Jerónimo Emiliano; Santa Josefina Bakhita; Santa María Virgen LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Mc 5:1-20 Martes: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30-19:3; Mc 5:21-43 Miércoles: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Mc 6:1-6 Jueves: 1 Re 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Cr 29:10-12; Mc 6:7-13 Viernes: Sir 47:2-11; Mc 6:14-29 Sábado: 1 Re 3:4-13; Mc 6:30-34 Domingo: Is 58:7-10; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16

STEWARDSHIP REPORT Plate collections so far in 2013-2014: Budgeted plate collections year-to-date for 2013-2014:

$ 208,061.96 $ 220,000.00

Figures as of January 26th: Plate Collection

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$6,096.52

Electronic Giving (total donors - 85)

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$729.00

Thursday & Friday Masses

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$259.09

Buildings & Grounds Maintenance

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$2,286.88

Plate Collection

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$9949.00

Electronic Giving (total donors - 85)

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$4808.00

Thursday & Friday Masses

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$246.76

Figures as of January 19th:

If you are interested in electronic giving, please contact Arlala Sheppard 424-1959. WELCOME! Our warmest welcome to all who worship with us. If you would like to join our parish community, please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket or mail it to our Parish Office: 22 Stone Street, Salinas, California 93901 ¡Bienvenidos! Nuestra más calurosa bienvenida a todas las personas que junto con nosotros alaban a Dios. Agradecemos su participación. Si usted desea unirse a nuestra comunidad parroquial, por favor llene esta forma y deposítela en la canasta de los donativos, o envíela por correo, a nuestra Oficina Parroquial: 22 Stone Street, Salinas, CA 93901

Name/Nombre ____________________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address/Dirección de Correo Electrónico _________________________________________ Phone/Teléfono ___________________________________________________________________ Address/Dirección _________________________________________________________________  New Parishioner/Nuevo en la Parroquia  New Address/ Nuevo Dirección  New Phone No./Nuevo Teléfono  Send Sun. Envelopes/Envié Sobres  Moving-Remove Name/Borrar Nombre  Send Electronic Giving Form/Mandar Forma Electrónica

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 02 7:15 am Jennifer Day (INT) (MC) 9:00 am Sacred Heart Burials (IM) 11:00 am Francisco Chavez Galenzoga (DP) 1:00 pm María López Valverde (IM) 5:00 pm People of the Parish (DP) 7:00 pm Isabel/Margarita/German Maciel (IM) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 03 7:00 am Carolyn Parke (DP) 12:15 pm Anthony Ingraham (DP) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 04 7:00 am Albert Aldana (DP) 12:15 pm Jesse Kemp (DP) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 05 7:00 am Alice Hill (MC) 12:15 pm Aurora Dillaway (INT) (MC) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 06 7:00 am Patricia A. Kollman (DP) 12:15 pm Jeanette Camara (INT) (DP) 7:00 pm Melquiades Garibay (MC) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 07 7:00 am End Gang Violence (DP) 12:15 pm Sacred Heart Altar Society (DP) 7:30 pm Jenny Negron (INT) (MC) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 08 7:30 am Helen Ancheta (INT) (DP) 5:00 pm Harry McDonald (DP) 7:00 pm Susana/Paula Ruiz (IM) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 09 7:15 am Ambrosio Jr/Alma/Ambrosio Sr Palafox (INT) (DP) 9:00 am All Souls (IM) 11:00 am Deceased members of the Santa Barbara Club (DP) 1:00 pm Dionicio Galindo Nuñez (IM) 5:00 pm Marge Watkins (MC) 7:00 pm People of the Parish (IM) ……………………………………………… Father Ignacio ……………………………………. IM Father Dennis .…………………………………. DP Father Martin …………………………………..…MC Bishop Richard ………………………………….BRG

THE QUEEN OF HEAVEN CEMETERY holds a Mass in memory of the faithful departed on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM. Priests of Sacred Heart, Madonna del Sasso and St. Mary’s take turns to celebrate this Mass. For more info, please call 449-5890. EL CEMENTERIO REINA DEL CIELO (QUEEN OF HEAVEN) - Se celebra una Misa en memoria de los fieles difuntos el primer sábado de cada mes a las 10:00 AM. Los Sacerdotes del Sagrado Corazón, Madonna del Sasso y Santa María se turnan para celebrar esta Misa. Para más información favor llamar al 449-5890.

Sacred Heart School (831) 771-1310 ● www.shschool.com Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade • •

● Comprehensive Curriculum ● Interactive white boards ● New Science and Computer Labs in November 2012● iMac Computers Enrichment programs: Technology, Music, Art, Spanish, Sports, Field Trips, • Student Council, Community Service • WCEA/WASC/NCEA Accredited

Student applications of any religion, race, color, and national or ethnic origin are accepted

The Boy Scouts & their Siblings Sing at a Local Senior Center

Mission Statement Sacred Heart School, a ministry of Sacred Heart Parish, brings together dedicated parents, faculty and staff in a safe, nurturing environment that fosters in students a lifelong commitment to Catholic values, learning and service that are centered on Reverence, Respect and Responsibility.

For further information on the Diaconate, please call (831) 373-1335 and ask for either Deacon Bill Ditewig or Claudia Larraza.

Please pray for the sick in our Parish and for those who care for them: Mantenga en sus oraciones a los enfermos y a los que se preocupan por ellos:

If you are in need of prayers or would like to request a prayer for someone, please call the office at (831) 424-1959 or e-mail [email protected]. Si necesita oración o le gustaría pedir por alguna persona enferma, favor de llamar a la oficina al 424-1959.

Ana Aguon Albert & Maria Alameda Blumenta Bagaslao Yvonne Beadell Lety Baron Anne Brown Manuel & Maria Carmo Barbara Catt Alicia Cordova Paul DeBord Camille “Mickey” Echeveria Victoria Esparza Josie Galdo Manuel Garcia Mary Hallstone Jalen Hannah Gerry Hitchcock Henry Kato Yvonne Kever Karen Kitamura Leslie Lawrence Gerry Mahoney Alexis Martinez Christopher Martinez Eva Martinez

Gil Martinez Juanita Martinez Anne McGuire Diego & Esmeralda Medina Ultima Medina Josie Mendoza Emile Mirandette Loida M. Osteo Mary Otto Maria Paloma Damaso Partible Janet Pessagno Angelo Pezzini Rowena Robante Johnny Jr. Robledo Hisako Rodríguez Helena Silveria Ciro Solís Paula Sotelo Helen Stafford Bob Stewart Claro Torivillas Elgene Tumacder Consuelo Villas Genevieve Vonnegut

EVENTS IN OUR PARISH

QUÉ PASA EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA?

Saturday (Sabado) 02-01-2014 Special Collection for Religious Education COLECTA ESPECIAL PARA La Educación Religiosa

3 pm – Men’s Faith Sharing – Green Room Sunday (Domingo) 02-02-2014 Special Collection for Religious Education COLECTA ESPECIAL PARA La Educación Religiosa

Monday (Lunes) 02-03-2014 Tuesday (Martes) 02-04-2014 NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP after 7:00 am Mass NOVENA A Ntra. Sra. DEL PERPETUO SOCORRO Después de la Misa de 7:00 am Wednesday (Miércoles) 02-05-2014 Anointing of the Sick 5 pm Legion of Mary Thursday (Jueves) 02-06-2014 ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT after 7:00 am MASS until 12:00 Noon and 5:00-7:00 pm ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO: Después de la Misa de 7:00 am hasta las 12:00 del medio día y de 5:00 a 7:00 pm Friday (Viernes) 02-07-2014 SACRED HEART NOVENA PRAYERS before the 12:15 pm Mass NOVENA EN HONOR AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN antes de la Misa de 12:15 pm ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT All night, beginning after the 7:30 pm Mass ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO: Toda la noche, iniciando con la Santa Misa a las 7:30 pm Saturday (Sabado) 02-08-2014 3 pm – Men’s Faith Sharing – Green Room

BIBLE STUDY - It’s not too late to come and participate in SetFREE, a Bible Study class led by Donna Doornik. We are looking at the book of Exodus, and Moses’ foreshadowing of our Savior, Jesus. Come & study Sacred Scripture with us. Thursday nights at 7PM at 14 Stone St.

PLEASE BE VIGILANT - We ask that you make sure that you lock your cars and don’t leave any valuables in plain sight. Stay alert on the sidewalks, in the parking lot, and be a helper for others. POR FAVOR, ESTAR ATENTOSLes pedimos que siempre estén alertas cierren bien sus carros y no deje nada de valor a la vista. Este siempre alerta al caminar en el estacionamiento,

COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND If you know of someone that would like to receive Communion at home, please call Catherine O’Brien, 758-1797.

COMUNIÓN PARA LOS INVÁLIDOS Si quieren que se les lleve la comunión o quieren confesarse, hable con a la oficina de la Parroquia 424-1959.

THE ANNUAL MINISTRIES APPEAL (AMA) 2014 KICK-OFF: For our parish will be the weekend of February 15 – 16. Over the next few weeks you’ll be hearing more about how the ministries of the Diocese serve all of us. The theme of the AMA this year is “Passing on the treasure of our faith.” Please be prayerfully thinking about how you will respond to this call to carry on Christ’s work in our Church and community. APELACIÓN ANUAL DE MINISTERIO (AMA) 2014: Durante las próximas semanas ustedes estarán escuchando sobre la Solicitud Ministerial Anual 2014 y cómo los ministerios de nuestra Diócesis nos sirven a todos. El arranque para nuestra parroquia será el fin de semana del 15 y 16 de febrero. El tema de AMA de este año es “Pasando el tesoro de nuestra fe.” Esperamos que cada familia, con mucha oración, considere como responder a este llamado al trabajo de Cristo en nuestra iglesia y comunidad. 2013 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: The 2013 contribution statements for parishioners donating $250 or more to Sacred Heart Church have been mailed. Sacred Heart is committed to developing an attitude of Stewardship. If your financial report contains an error or you do not receive a statement by February 7, 2014, please contact Arlala or Patty in the parish office (424-1959 or email ([email protected]). Thank you for your continued contributions! FACTURA DE CONTRIBUCIÓN 2013: Las facturas de contribuciones del 2013 de $250 o más a la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón ya se enviaron. Estamos comprometidos a desarrollar una actitud de corresponsabilidad. Si su reporte financiero tiene algún error o no lo recibe para el 7 de febrero, favor de llamar a Arlala o Patty a la Oficina al 424-1959, o puede mandar un correo electrónico ([email protected]. Gracias por su contribución¡ NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT FOR A DAY - Please come and visit our campus on 2/4 or 2/25. Why an all girl’s school? Notre Dame offers a solid academic, social and spiritual foundation, stronger self-esteem and confidence, lifelong friendships, development of the whole person, leadership roles on campus, every class leader is a girl, small class sizes, opportunity for active participation. For more information, please call 751-1850.

Electronic Giving

Open your heart without opening your checkbook. Electronic Giving is an easier, more secure way to make your regular contributions to our church through automated giving. Reasons to sign up for Electronic Giving: No need to write checks or bring cash to church. Peace-of-mind knowing that the church is receiving your contribution even if you are unable to attend Mass. More secure than checks. All contributions are recorded for you on your bank statement with date of settlement. IT COSTS YOU NOTHING and you can stop at any time if your financial situation changes!

Sign Up Today. Authorization forms are available upon request. Contact Arlala in the parish office (424-1959 or email: [email protected]) Donación Electrónica Abre tu corazón sin abrir tu chequera. La donación electrónica es una forma fácil, y más segura de realizar sus contribuciones regulares a nuestra iglesia mediante donación automática. Razones para la donación electrónica: No hay necesidad de escribir cheques o traer efectivo a la iglesia. La tranquilidad de saber que la iglesia está recibiendo su contribución aun si usted no puede asistir a Misa. Más seguro que los cheques. Todas las contribuciones son registradas en sus estados de cuenta bancarios con la fecha de la transacción. NO LE CUESTA NADA y usted puede suspenderlo en cualquier momento si su situación económica cambia! Solicítelo hoy. Las formas de autorización están disponibles para quien lo solicite. Comuníquese con Arlala a la oficina parroquial (424-1959 o por correo electrónico: [email protected])

CURSILLO - The Cursillo Movement of the Monterey Diocese will be hosting an Ultreya on Saturday, February 8th at St. Theodore's in Gonzales. The Ultreya will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the parish hall. All are welcome to attend. Please join us for fun, food and fellowship. If you have not made a Cursillo but would like more information please join us on Feb. 8th or call your Cursillo Parish Representative or you can also call Cindy Stefani at (831) 578-1995. Hope to see you there. DeColores!!!!!

New Evangelization: CATHOLIC RADIO 1200AM Pope John Paul II first coined the term “New Evangelization” in 1983 in his encyclical, Redemptoris Missio to refer to those Catholics, who do not attend church regularly. A 2012 Pew Research poll reported that of the approximately 75 million Catholics in the US, only 18 million (24%) attend Mass every Sunday. This leaves 57 million that need to be reached through the New Evangelization. SO HOW DO WE REACH THEM ALL? If you have listened to Catholic Radio, you have heard many listeners call in with their testimony of how Catholic Radio has helped them return to the Church. Catholic Radio is committed to reach all Catholics whether or not they are active in the church. In order to make people aware that 1200AM even exists, we need your help by the use of “window/bumper stickers” that have been updated to be more readable and colorful. They now read “Catholic Radio 1200 AM Monterey – Faith, Hope and Love”. They are available at the vestibule of the church. If you are moved to answer Pope John Paul II’s call to the New Evangelization please take a sticker and do your part to evangelize the fallen away Catholics in our area.

SACRED HEART ALTAR SOCIETY– New members are always welcome. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 1pm in the Parish Center, Sacred Heart Room. Hope to see you there. RESPECT FOR LIFE MINISTRY (RLM) We pray the Rosary & offer prayers on Tuesdays 2:30-3:30, Wednesdays 3-5 & Thursdays from 1-2 pm at 316 N. Main Street. All are Welcome!

Please Pray for our Parishioners and family members serving in the Armed Forces and Public Safety: Alyssa Alba, A1C Katrina Alvarez, Sgt. Vance Antonowicz, Jr., Master Sgt. Frank Espinola, Sgt. Kaulana Esteban, E-3 Stewart Foy, Mike Jerome Rabanal PFC Justin Velez, Sgt. Anthony Zabala

Catholic Daughters & Knights of Columbus Membership Drive - The Knights of Columbus were founded in 1882. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas were originally founded by members of the Utica, NY branch of the Knights of Columbus in 1903; at that time they were intended to operate as the organization’s female auxiliary and were named the National Order of the Daughters of Isabella. It was in 1921 that their name was changed to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and in 1925 the organization became independent from the Knights of Columbus. Charitable giving has been the foremost principle for both organizations from their very beginning. Sacred Heart Parish is fortunate to have active chapters of both organizations; however, to maintain/increase their charitable efforts they need to have a growing membership. On Sunday, February 16th, Court John Paul II of Catholic Daughters and Salinas Council No. 1948 of the Knights of Columbus will join to celebrate Holy Mass at 9 am. After Mass, members of each organization will be available to provide membership information to Sacred Heart parishioners. PLEASE JOIN US!

ALTAR SOCIETY - The February meeting of the Sacred Heart Altar Society will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2014. New members are welcome. We meet at the Parish Center, in the Sacred Heart Room, at 1 pm. on the first Tuesday of the month. Hope to see you there. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER—As Mary & Joseph were faithful to the Law of Moses, let us be faithful to God’s law. Enrich your Sacrament of Marriage by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on May 2-4, 2014, at the Saint Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California. For more information call Mary Jo and Rich Castello, at 831-704-6322 ([email protected]) or register online at centralcawwme.org. RESPECT FOR LIFE MINISTRY (RLM) We pray the Rosary & offer prayers on Tuesdays 2:30-3:30, Wednesdays 3-5 & Thursdays from 1-2 pm at 316 N. Main Street. All are Welcome!

Liturgical Schedule: Saturday:

7:30 am, 5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Sunday:

7:15 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 5:00 pm (English) 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Weekdays: Monday - Friday: 7:00 am and 12:15 pm (English) Thursday: 7:00 pm (Spanish) First Friday: 7:30 pm (Spanish)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Bilingual Confessions): Friday: 12:15 pm and 6:00 pm Penance service. BAPTISM (Children): Please come to the Parish Office (with a copy of your child’s birth certificate) to receive information about preparation and scheduling. MARRIAGE: Preparation should begin at least 6 months in advance. Please call the Parish Office during office hours for an appointment with the priest. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: First Wednesday of each month at 12:15 pm, or by appointment. HOSPITALIZED/HOMEBOUND: Please notify the Parish Office if you would like Holy Communion.