St. Clare Parish

19606 Calla Way • Santa Clarita, CA 91351 REV. OLIN MAYFIELD, PASTOR Rev. Malcolm Ambrose, Associate January 4, 2015

The Epiphany of the Lord

PARTNERS IN THE PROMISE As a society, during these days we can be in something of a “postpartum” depression. Our celebrations of Christmas and the New Year are over, and after today many of us will put away the decorations and the last visible remnants of the celebrations of the past weeks. The apostle Paul today uses the expression “partners in the promise.” This is an uplifting phrase for us to reflect upon, and to think of as our own calling in these days following the birth of the Lord. What is this promise? We can find it in the gifts the magi bring: it is a promise of being a royal priesthood (gold), a holy nation (frankincense), a people set apart for self-giving (myrrh). We find more of the promise in Isaiah—a light shines upon us! In the psalm we know a promise of a world of flowering justice, profound peace, the poor rescued, pity for the lowly and the poor. This is the promise; and one of the best ways for us to lift ourselves out of any possible low spirits we may be suffering is to live out our partnership in this promise each and every day. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PARTICIPANTES EN LA PROMESA Las celebraciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo se han terminado, y después de hoy Día de los Reyes Magos, muchos de nosotros guardaremos las decoraciones y los últimos vestigios de las celebraciones de las semanas pasadas. El apóstol Pablo usa la expresión “participantes de la promesa”. Esta es una frase digna de reflexionar, y de pensar que es nuestro llamado en estos días después del nacimiento del Señor. ¿Cuál es esta promesa? Podemos encontrarla en los regalos que traen los magos: la promesa de ser un sacerdocio real (oro), una nación santa (incienso), un pueblo escogido para dar de sí (mirra). Encontramos otro aspecto de la promesa en Isaías ‑¡una luz que nos alumbra! En el salmo encontramos la promesa de un mundo en donde florece la justicia, la paz profunda, los pobres rescatados, piedad para los humildes y los pobres. Esta es la promesa; y una de las mejores maneras de continuar el espíritu de generosidad navideña es vivir día a día nuestra parte como participantes en esta promesa. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Mailing Address:

27341 Camp Plenty Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91351-2645 Parish Office: (661) 252-3353 FAX # (661) 252-1539 Office Hours: Monday 1:30– 5:00pm Tues-Fri: 9am-12:30pm & 1:30-5:00pm CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Our Website:

http://www.st-clare.org

RECONCILIATION: Confessions: Saturdays, 9:30 am & 4:30 pm MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 & 12:45pm Weekday Masses: MON. thru SAT. 9:00am Friday Evenings 7:30pm Holy Day Schedules will be announced.

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Welcome to St. Clare Catholic Community Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us. How may we serve you? If you would like to have your child baptized, have your marriage blessed in the church, have a Eucharistic minister visit someone who is ill, or have general questions, please call the Parish Office at: (661)252-3353. We are open Monday from 1:30 to 5pm and Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm. We look forward to serving you! PARISH OFFICE 661-252-3353 Secretary……………………………… Cathy Powers Business Manager……………………. Ray Broderick Bookkeeper……………………………Eileen Wittwer Finance Council……………………….Bob Denise 252-7432 Primary Religious Education (K-8th Grade) 252-6950 Director of Religious Education……Nancy Nazarian-Medina Secretary …………………………...Ana DeHoyos Spanish Religious Education……….Dora Baez Sunday Pre-School………………… Janet Weidner [email protected] Secondary Religious Education Confirmation…………………………....Tom Fishwick 298-8627 RCIA…………………………..........John Cooke (740) 275-1560 Little Rock Scripture Study…….Gary & Shelly Smith 252-4683 Youth Ministry 298-8627 Youth Minister……………………………….....Nancy Fishwick Jr. High Youth Ministry………………………… Mass Ministries Altar Servers…………………..…...Tracy Lewis (818) 625-1848 Eucharistic Ministers………….………..…..Ed Hoover 251-1548 Lectors…………………………………..Sarah Hamor 424-9488 [email protected] Music………………………………..Mark Nilan (818) 359-0299 Children’s Chior…………...……………Rocio Alonso 298-4215 Ushers……………………….….…….…Jess Gonzales 298-0714 Hospitality………………...………...Jeanette Killough 251-0563 Library……………………...………….Helen Rabjohn 250-4083 Engaged and Marriage Ministries Engaged Encounter…………Jerry & Bev Heyer (888) 267-3660 Wedding Hostess…………….……….Mary Broderick 298-7341 Marriage Encounter….………....Joe & Karen Greulich 286-9950 ………..………En Español: Rosie & Ramon Mercado 505-3251 Retrouvaile (Help For Troubled Marriages)……….800-470-2230 Natural Fam. Planning…Pablo & Veronica Gaeta (818) 994-2110

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Funerals Bereavement Ministry……… Dan & Cathy Andrews 251-5237 *Funerals must be scheduled through Parish Office…...252-3353 Baptisms Pre-Baptism Classes……………………..Parish Office 252-3353 Filipino Ministry Alfie Brimon……………………………………..(818) 645-1192 Couples For Christ……………………...……..Jun Lee 210-6062 Support Ministries/Services Armed Forces Prayer Ministry…………..….....Martine 298-0714 or Bev 252-3135 Battered Woman’s Hotline……………………………...259-4357 Sep., Divorced, Widowed Support Group…….…...Bob 255-1452 Visiting Madonna……………………..Maria Albanese 298-7394 Women’s Ministry…….………….…Rhonda Berlinger 259-6631 Catholic Social Teaching Detention Ministry………………....Aurora Montejano 252-4053 Social Justice Ministry……..…………Kathy Brown 251-4032 Lifeline (Pregnancy Hotline)…………………….…….942-2229 Mission Circle………………………….Claire Salleng 877-1618 Knights of Columbus Grand Knight…………….…………… John Springer 904-6523 Scouting Boy Scouts…….……………………….Tim Terpening 252-7245 Cub Scouts…………….…………………….John Vahl 803-5068 Comunidad Hispana Coordinator………………...……………….Dora Baez 252-3353 Spanish Quinceanera…………….….Araceli Castaneda 526-2461 Adoracion Nocturna……………….…….Alma Rivera 424-0937 Asociacion Guadalupana……….……...Librada Blanco 755-5178 Grupo de Oracion……………..…………….Jose Erazo 964-7801 Ministerio de Alabanza………….……..Antonio Lopez 250-4975 Platicas -bautismales….Sylvia y Jose Luis Villegas 818 802-0634 Ministros de Eucaristia……….…..Augustina Franquez 755-0919 Encuentro Matrimonial…….…...Pedro & Edith Espitia 250-9431 Lectores…………………………………..Aurora Ortiz 298-9059 RCIA ……………….Carmen or Alex 600-6364 or 600-4276 Ujieres…………………..………….Carmen Castañeda 251-6109

ARISH REGISTRATION forms are available in the front vestibule, side entrances of the church, and at OSPITAL/HOME, HOLY COMMUNION, AND SICK the parish office during regular office hours. In order for VISITS: For Holy Communion, please contact the our priests better serve you, especially at the time of parish office during office hours. A Priest or Eucharistic baptism, marriage, or a funeral, it is most helpful if you Minister will visit you and attend to your needs. In case are registered and participating in our parish community. of hospitalization, please inform the admissions office that you are Catholic, so that they will be able to notify ARRIAGE: The bride and/or groom must be us. In case of an emergency or death in the family, a registered and actively participating in the parish priest can be reached 24 hours a day. Call the parish for at least three months. Then, a six-month preparation office number anytime for an emergency pager number. program is required. Please call the office for further information.

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PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH

JANUARY 05(Mon) 9:00 Juan Alvarez Bareise Family Michael & Geralidine Scrimo Anthony & Clementine Zembuski 06(Tues)

9:00 Mathilde Jardine Ghislaine Johnson Michael C March Michael March Vitalia Rodriguez

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07(Wed) 9:00 Lucia Hermosura Marica Singzon Karen Hohne Marguerite Johnson

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08(Thurs) 9:00 Carmelita Altares Rocky Aquino Ken Kearns Don Nichols

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Alondra Calderon Jimmy Calderon Teddy Usude Robert Hawking For our loved ones to return to the faith

Arturo Ballesteros Emilia & Francisco Ballesteros Francisco Ballesteros, Jr. Raymund/Elden Rogelio Mactangay

Sharon Bender; Aurora Gaor; Mary Ann Griffin; Dora Grandolfo; Nancy Giacomi; Justin Stradley; Rosie Ambrose; Paul Franck; Brian Grogan; Maura Tevere; Michael Tevere; Jim Reick; Josh Hoover; Nikita Puyat; Mario Villanueva; Peggy Reick; Clare Lukas; Desmond Anderson; Shriley Fromberg; Mario Giacomi; Alex Aguino; Rose Sordetto; Juliana Serrano; Rene Espinoza; Ken Fuselier; Nicci Amendola; Chris Nard; Humberto Ambriz; Cecile Ceurvorst; Anita DeLucio; Tessa Vigelmann; Felix Villanueva; Ana Maria Zegarra; Corey Hurst; Al Martinez; Amador Quimiguing; Dorothy Simon; Gilbert Rojas; Paula Saucedo; Gus Ravanis; Emily Hernandez; Alyssa Adams; Navarro Family; Alejo Abao; Lucia Dellolio; Carlos Cisneros; Joshua Herrera; George Samolis; Anthony Lau; Daisy Cofsky; Joseph DeSario; Stephanie Thompson; Ray Schmickel; David Hartman; Angela Woodworth; Antionette Naber; Claudia Gonzalez; Kevin Schallert; Justin Covarrubias; Maria Nicchitta; Judy Mc Cray; Ron Beaton; George Martin; Jocelyn Barbara Amatong; Stephanie Konyashin; Anil Bali; Roger Blackwell; Evelyn Marsh; James Magnuson; Jorge Lara; Oscar Mariano; Marc Fields; Maria Gama; John Rissler; Doug Wilson; Kathleen O’Carroll; Bethany Kerr; Courtney Moe; Allen Gadaire; Emery Gadaire; Michael Brothers; Gabriel Evan Mowery; Laura Calderon; Alphe Brimon; (Names appear on the sick list in the bulletin for three weeks unless we are informed otherwise. There is a “Pray for the Sick” list on the bulletin board outside the chapel. )

BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE RIP RIP RIP RIP

Elena Buendia Sean Devine John Palladino

Thank You

We have new—beautiful altar cloths—a gift to St. Clare from the Nocturnal Adoracion group. Their colors of white and gold will make them ideal for our most solemn celebrations. I want to thank the Nocturnal Adoracion group for all they do spiritually and materially for this parish. Fr. Olin

Christmas Baskets Thank you to everyone who helped with the Christmas baskets. Kitty Travers and Gail Hyde for organizing the gifts and sending out the postcards, Dora Baez and her team for taking sign ups and going through the applications, Sue Peak for seeking out the best prices and purchasing food and the Boy Scouts and the Knights of Columbus for helping with food drives, packing boxes and aiding families in taking them out to their cars. We appreciate everyone who brought in turkeys and other food and purchased gifts for children in need. Fr. Olin

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ADULT CONFIRMATION If you are an adult who was baptized and received your first communion but was never confirmed, we’ve got a class for that! Beginning Thursday, January 8th and going through April 16th, adult confirmation classes will be offered. The class will meet weekly. You must be at least 21 years of age and provide proof of your baptism and first communion. Inquiries must be made by the person seeking the sacrament (not mom or dad.) For more information, or to register, call: Jose Arvizu @(661) 297-8447 ST. CLARE’S SENIORS ROCK OUR YOUTH CENTER

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St. Clare Bowling Club (Tri‑Parish Bowling Club) The Tri-Parish Bowling Club will be starting the winter session on Tuesday January 13th at 6:30pm at Santa Clarita Lanes! The cost will be ~$13 per person and will include 3 games of bowling, shoes and/or ball (if needed). Day care is available for younger siblings (notice is requested so care can be arranged). The whole family can join as long as no one needs bumpers! This is a great opportunity to have some great fun with the family as well as meet wonderful people in our church community. The club season runs for 15 weeks. If you are interested in joining us you can call: Dave Clarke at 805630-2787 to sign up! Sign up now as there is limited space available.

EACH TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AFTER THE 9AM MASS

Our seniors adjourn to the “Youth Center” after 9am Mass where they play pool, dominos, knit/crochet, use the computer lab, have coffee and goodies, solve the world’s problems or just sit and visit with one another. Our “Knit Wits” and “Happy Hookers” meet on Tuesdays to make blankets and hats for several non-profit organizations that serve those in need. You don’t need an invitation. Just show up and meet new friends!

Tri-Parish Separated, Divorced, Widowed Social/Support Group You are invited to meet with us on Thursdays January 8th and January 22nd from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. The meetings are held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the New Pastoral Center located at: 23045 Lyons Avenue in Newhall. (enter from Arcadia street and park in rear of building) We participate in social activities have common goals of supporting our fellow Christian in time of transition and need. For more information, call: Dottie @(661) 259-9448 or Bob @(661) 255-1452.

FAITH FORMATION Reserve January 17, 2015 for our next Faith Formation speaker, Sr. Edith Prendergast, R.S.C. Sr. Edith is a noted speaker and author. She will be leading us in a mini retreat experience on how to grow spiritually through prayer and discernment. This workshop will be on Saturday, January 17 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED If you are at least 8 years of age, have received your First Communion and are interested in serving, please contact: Tracy Lewis at: (661) 424-9849

Cub Scout Religious Emblem News

Has your cub scout been working on the Light of Christ or Parvuli Dei religious emblem? Emblems will be presented during our annual Scout Sunday Mass on February 1st, 2015 for those scouts who have completed all of the requirements. Plan ahead! As your scout completes the requirements, please call the parish office @252-3353 to schedule his interview with Fr. Olin. Interviews should be completed by mid-January. Questions? Contact Victoria Cashin @ 513-9505.

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Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat (for healing after abortion) Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment. Rachel’s Vineyard facilitates an experience of God’s compassion on a profound level. It creates a place where you can share, often for the first time, your deepest feeling about abortion. Troubling secrets are allowed to be dismantled in an environment of emotional healing and spirituality. Rachel’s Vineyard is therapy for the soul. Participants who have been trapped in anger toward themselves or others, experience forgiveness. Peace is found. Lives are restored. A sense of hope is rediscovered. For more information please call: 866-272-2435 or www.rachelsvineyard.org

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Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Prayer Group Please come and join us as we pray for our loved ones conversions (and ours too) at the 3:00pm hour of Divine Mercy in the Chapel everyday (Monday through Sunday.) Bring your Rosary. Holy cards that explain how to say the Chaplet will be available. For questions please contact: Sheila Wheeler @251-1203 There is an A.A. Men’s Stag group meeting on Thursday night at 6:30pm in the St. Clare Center. The meetings are taking place at the Camp Plenty entrance. (when you pull in the driveway off Camp Plenty, the St. Clare Room of the St. Clare Center is the first door on the right. )

What’s going on with CONFIRMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY ?????

Youth Ministry News… After School, the Youth Center is open Monday through Thursday 2pm to 5pm Come on over and cool down, watch television or play a game of pool or foos ball. After school time or community life events — BRING YOUR FRIENDS! Our number is (661)298-8627 Tuesday, January 6th - Mass Planning 7:30pm to 9pm in the Youth Hall Wednesday, January 14th Community Life ICE GAMES 7:30pm to 9pm Youth Hall Tuesday, January 20th—Mass Planning—Youth Hall 7:30pm to 9pm Thursday, Guidance and Healing 7:30pm—9pm in the Youth Hall

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Gospel Reading for the Epiphany of the Lord

Matthew 2:1-12

Family Reflection: What gifts can you and your family give to Jesus Christ in this New Year?

The Wooden Manger by St. Jerome (342-420)…A New Year Reflection We thought we were honoring Christ when we took away the wooden manger and gave him a silver one instead. But as far as I am concerned, the one taken away is the more valuable one. We’ll leave the silver and gold to the pagans; a wooden manger is more becoming to the Christian faith. It’s the very one who was born in this stable, who condemns gold and silver. I don’t mean to condemn those who have done this to pay him honor, any more than I condemn those who used to cast golden vessels for the Temple. But I do admire the Lord, Creator of the world, who chose to be born for us not surrounded by gold and silver, but a patch of earth.

R.E. office will be closed from December 22 – January 11. Students return on Monday, January 12th at 4PM. Upcoming event: Reconciliation Retreat is Sat. January 31st.

1ST ANNUAL TRI-PARISH BINGO NIGHT Friendly Reminder to Junior High RE Students:

Bring your $5 donation towards the Christmas scarves. Advent project.

To your next class on Jan. 14.

We would like to invite you to participate in our 1st Annual Tri-Parish Bingo Night. Website www.olphsc.org

All proceeds support our Tri-Parish Catholic School. Saturday, January 24, 2015 at OLPH in the Hall 5:30pm-10:00pm (food 6:00-7:00, Bingo 7:00- 10:00) Bingo is for Adults only (must be 21 to attend). Child care will not be provided. Buffet Dinner Menu: Homemade Lobster Macaroni & Cheese with truffle oil, Penne with vegetarian red sauce, Lemon Caper Chicken with asparagus, Vegetarian Caesar salad and fresh bread. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK Bingo Prizes (VISA gift cards), Raffles, Bake Sale, and more…

SEE INSERTED FLYER FOR DETAILS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THIS FUN FILLED NIGHT!

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PARTICIPANTES EN LA PROMESA Las celebraciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo se han terminado, y después de hoy Día de los Reyes Magos, muchos de nosotros guardaremos las decoraciones y los últimos vestigios de las celebraciones de las semanas pasadas. El apóstol Pablo usa la expresión “participantes de la promesa”. Esta es una frase digna de reflexionar, y de pensar que es nuestro llamado en estos días después del nacimiento del Señor. ¿Cuál es esta promesa? Podemos encontrarla en los regalos que traen los magos: la promesa de ser un sacerdocio real (oro), una nación santa (incienso), un pueblo escogido para dar de sí (mirra). Encontramos otro aspecto de la promesa en Isaías ‑¡una luz que nos alumbra! En el salmo encontramos la promesa de un mundo en donde florece la justicia, la paz profunda, los pobres rescatados, piedad para los humildes y los pobres. Esta es la promesa; y una de las mejores maneras de continuar el espíritu de generosidad navideña es vivir día a día nuestra parte como participantes en esta promesa. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

INSCRIPCIONES PARA CATEQUESIS SERAN Entre semana durante horas de oficina del ministerio hispano. Lunes 10am to 4:30pm Martes, Miercoles y Jueves— 1 to 7:30pm Viernes cerrado, y Sabado — 9am to 2pm Para mas informacion llamar (661) 645-2053 o

Sacramentos de Adultos (RCIA) Para informes llamar a Carmen and Alex Zuniga (661) 600-6364 or 600-4276

ADORACION NOCTURNA Te invitamos a que participes en la Adoración Nocturna. Tenemos nuestra reunión el primer Viernes del mes de 9:00pm — 10:00pm. Puedes iniciar regalándole a Jesús una hora de su tiempo. No has podido velar ni una hora conmigo? Jesús Sacramentado te espera! Para mayor información comunicarse con: Alma (661) 424-0837.

Asociación Guadalupana ¿Te gustaría ser miembro de este gran ministerio?. Ven a venerar a nuestra Madre. La Virgen de Guadalupe que ella siempre intercede para nosotros. Nuestras reuniones son el primer Sábado de cada mes te esperamos. Para mas información: Adres Trinidad (661) 210‑5913 O Librada Blanco (661) 755‑5178

NUESTRA COMUNIDAD HISPANA ESTA CRECIENDO Y NECESITAMOS DE TU SERVICIO EN CUALQUIERA DE LOS SIGUIENTES MINISTERIOS QUE TENEMOS EN NUESTRA PARRQUIA. PARA MAS INFORMACION; LLAMAR A DORA BAEZ (661) 645-2053 O (661)252-3353 EXT 209 Te invitamos, a ser parte del ministerio de ujieres, y dar tu servicio al Señor y tu comunidad, nos reunimos el ultimo Martes de cada mes en el salón #3 de 7pm-9pm para mas informes llama a Carmen Castenada al: (661)251-6109

El Grupo de Oración Te invita todos los Lunes de 7-9pm. Alabar y bendecir al Señor. Con testimonios, predicación y Oración. Salmo 90: 1 “Señor tu has sido para nosotros un refugio a lo largo de los siglos.” Para mas información llama a José Erazo (661)964-7801.

Grupo de Alcohólicos Anónimos Mañana Es Hoy El alcohol es una droga que crea habito y dependencia, y nos arrastra a una autentica enfermedad, la enfermedad del alcoholismo, que es una enfermedad progresiva. Si crees tener problemas con tu manera de beber, quizás Alcohólicos Anónimos puede ayudarte. Ven te esperamos. 17812 Sierra Hwy unit C, Canyon Country 91387 Reuniones todos los días de Lunes a Domingos de: 8pm a 10pm y Domingos de 10am a 12 mediodía.

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ARMED FORCES PRAYER MINISTRY Nicholas Amato Juan Anthony Arriaga Nick Barker Jedd Bautista Kane Bautista George E. Benson Gabrielle Bernal Dustin Hyde Bozer Jessica Brooks Ian Buxton Felix Chavarria Kyle Ciopryna Mark DeSimone Nicolas Diaz Christopher Fields Paul C. Gonzales Jeremy Goyeau Jamal Guilliod Heather Michelle Hamilton Tyler Hawkins Amber Hickman

Kevin Kassin Maria Kohler Jason Kominiak Jeremy Lamb Lash LaRue Job Lopez Juan Martinez Zachary McCalla Michael Angelo Muamo Christopher Nores Matthew Nores John A. Perez Jessica Peters Angel Provincia Paola Putnam Robert Ramirez Vincent L. Rampino Cole Reasonover Miguel Reyes Phillip Rodriguez, Jr. Jason Roman

Miracle Roman James B Ryan Joseph Lloyd Ruppert Colt R. Salazar Gerardo San Jose, Jr. Giogia “Mikaela” San Jose Brittany Scott Joseph Serrano Brett Shields, Jr Robert Simons Robert Spale Daniel Thompson Justin Torres Dennis Ukkestad Jackie Ukkestad Geovany Valdovinos Andre Wall Michael D. Wheeler Glenn Winsick Matthew R. Wolf William Yaworski

From the Prayer of the Archdiocese for Military Services Almighty God and Father, look with love upon our men and women in uniform and protect them in their time of need. Give them health and stability and allow them to return to their loved ones whole and unshaken. Be with their families and

sustain them in these uncertain times. Hear us as we present our prayers to You through Christ our Lord.

Each Sunday morning after the 7:30 and 9am Masses, join us in the plaza for coffee, juice, and goodies. This is a great way to meet your parish family and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you there!

Keep our own seminarians, John Nestico and Richard Lee in your prayers.

The Santa Clarita Vocation Discernment Group is a group of men, 18 years of age or older, who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood. It provides a fraternal environment where one can pray, explore, discuss, seek guidance, and support while discovering if God is calling him to become a priest. For more information please contact Marvin at [email protected]

You are invited to join with the Santa Clarita Grandmothers (and others) for Peace as we hold our monthly vigil at the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Blvd. The first Sunday of each month (today) from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. You are welcome to bring your own sign or borrow one of ours. For more info, call: Patty Carmody (661) 296-5904

Anointing of the Sick Today, and the first Sunday of every month after the 12:45pm Mass, one of our priests will celebrate the Sacrament of the anointing of the sick. If you or someone you know is expecting to have surgery, has been ill or is elderly, please take advantage of this opportunity.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:

1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72: 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday:

The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week Monday: St. John Neumann Tuesday: St. André Bessette Wednesday: St. Raymond of Penyafort; Julian Calendar Christmas

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12).

GENTLENESS Feelings are everywhere—be gentle. —J. Masai

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Martes: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:34-44 Miércoles: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 10, 12-13; Mc 6:45-52 Jueves: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72 (71): 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a Viernes: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 5:12-16 Sábado: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Domingo: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Is 55:1-11; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10 o Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Hch 10:34-38 o 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mc 1:7-11

DELICADEZA Hay sentimientos por doquier —actúa con delicadeza. —J. Masai

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: La Epifanía del Señor; Semana Nacional de la Migración Lunes: San Juan Neumann Martes: San André Bessette; Día de los Santos Reyes Magos (Puerto Rico y América Latina) Miércoles: San Raimundo de Peñafort; La Natividad del Señor en el calendario juliano

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — ¡Levántate y brilla, Jerusalén! La gloria del Señor amaneció sobre ti (Isaías 60:1-6). Salmo — Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos (Salmo 72 [71]). Segunda lectura — El misterio de que los gentiles son coherederos, socios en la promesa en Jesucristo, se ha dado a conocer a los hombres (Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6). Evangelio — Magos del oriente llegaron, diciendo: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que ha nacido?” (Mateo 2:1-12).

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Consider Remembering Your Parish in Your Will.

22930 Lyons Ave. Santa Clarita, CA 91321

For further information, please call the Parish Office.

(661) 222-7171

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an Official Travel Agency of AOS-USA

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on an ADVERTISED mattress

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and pulls off ADVERTISED pajamas

Se Habla Espanol

COME VISIT OUR BEAUTIFUL GARDEN FOR THE CATHOLIC FAITHFUL, OUR LADY OF LOURDES

shaves with an ADVERTISED razor brushes his teeth with ADVERTISED toothpaste washes with ADVERTISED soap

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Family and Kids Dentistry Welcome New Owner: John Wright

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Coupon must be present. New patients only.

ELECTRICAL, CARPENTRY HOME, RETAIL, BUSINESS

puts on ADVERTISED clothes drinks a cup

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of ADVERTISED coffee drives to work in an ADVERTISED car and then . . . . refuses to ADVERTISE believing it doesn’t pay. Later if business is poor he ADVERTISES it for sale.

WHY IS IT?

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DENTIST DR. CAROL E. VILLATE-MENDOZA (661)

27225 Camp Plenty Rd., Ste. #9 Canyon Country, CA 91351 251-4672 Parishioner

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Funeral Directors: Lou Brousseau (fd-773) Robert Hansen (fd-1313) William Telford (fd-1163) Cindy Wells (fd-1984 CA Ins. Lic 0B77637)

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519924 St Clare Church (A)

the world smiles to you . . .

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27674 Newhall Ranch Rd. #55 Valencia, CA 91355

661-294-9069

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