325 ARGONNE CIRCLE SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 Phone: 805-687-5215 Fax: 805-682-9778 Rev. Bruce Correio [email protected] Pastor Msgr. Michael Jennett, S.Th.D Pastor Emeritus Rev. Patrick Mullin, C.M. Resident Priest M. Noël Fuentes Pastoral Associate MASS SCHEDULE MASSSaturday SCHEDULE Vigil Saturday5:30 pm Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday Sunday 8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 am 8:00, 9:30 & 11:30 am Monday-FridayMonday-Friday 8:308:30 amam HolyHoly DaysDays Vigil 5:30 pm Vigil 5:30 pm OFFICE FOR WORSHIP DayDay 8:308:30 amam & & 12:10 12:10 pm pm David Potter SACRAMENTSACRAMENT OFOF Director of Music & Liturgy RECONCILIATIONRECONCILIATION BE WITH US! 805-687-5215 ext. 16 SaturdaySaturday [email protected] 4:004:00 pmpm - - 4:30 4:30 pm pm Noël Fuentes Pastoral Associate PARISH OFFICE HOURS 805-682-1097 Monday - Friday [email protected] 9:00 am - 4:00 pm PARISH OFFICE (closed 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm) Rose Aigner CONTACT US! Secretary/Bookkeeper 805-687-5215 www.SanRoqueParish.org offi[email protected] Epiphany of the Lord LIGHT OF THE WORLD Sunday, January 5, 2020 Epiphany can be understood as an extension of They opened their treasures the Nativity of the Lord that we celebrate on and offered him gifts December 25. While at Christmas we celebrate of gold, frankincense, Jesus’ coming as the long-awaited king and Messiah and myrrh. of the Jewish people, on Epiphany we celebrate the — Matthew 2:11b revelation that Jesus is the Savior and Light of all TODAY’S READINGS nations—Jews, Gentiles, and all people. First Reading — Rise up in splendor, The star shines so brightly that it attracts magi Jerusalem! The L shines upon you and the who come from far distant countries to worship glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Jesus. They are not Jews, yet they are drawn to the Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will Light of the world. The letter to the Ephesians adore you (Psalm 72). reveals that the Light of the world was for the Second Reading — The mystery has been made known that Gentiles as well as the Jews—Christ gathers all the Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ people into the light of his love. The reading from Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Isaiah also describes a gathering of diverse peoples, Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” (Matthew 2:1-12). but this time it is to the light that emanates from the The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International people of God. Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 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; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 Homebound Parishioner Presider Schedule* and Mass Intentions Are You Interested in Receiving The Eucharist? Sat., January 4 5:30 p.m. Fr. Patrick Our Parish Community Our Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Sun., January 5 8:00 a.m. Fr. Barber Jim Souza † can provide communion once a week to those 9:30 a.m. Fr. Bruce Melvin Hueston † unable to attend Mass on Sundays. If you are 11:30 a.m. Fr. Steve Geri Franzen † interested in receiving communion, please call Mon., January 6 the Parish Office at 805-687-5215. 8:30 a.m. Fr. Bruce Cheryl Hunt † Tues., January 7 8:30 a.m. Fr. Barber Lucille Otto † Wed., January 8 Blessing of Small Items… 8:30 a.m. Fr. Bruce The Lavis Family † Thurs., January 9 Father Bruce would be happy to bless any small 8:30 a.m. Fr. Patrick Sr. Margaret Keaveney, DC items you may have after any of the Masses he Fri., January 10 celebrates. For large items, please call the Parish 8:30 a.m. Fr. Barber Michael Ferguson † Office to make an appointment at 805-687-5215. Sat., January 11 5:30 p.m. Msgr. Jennett Sr. Margaret Keaveney, DC Sun., January 12 Sign Up for Online Giving, a safe and convenient 8:00 a.m. Msgr. Jennett Rachel Kovach way to make contributions. To sign up for online 9:30 a.m. Fr. Barber Christie Green † 11:30 a.m. Fr. Patrick Fred Orr † giving, visit our parish website at *Subject to change without notice. www.sanroqueparish.org. For further assistance, please contact Rose in the Parish Office In case of an emergency which requires the urgent by phone: 805-687-5215 or services of a priest, please call 805-569-9787. by email: [email protected]. 2 Come Join New Year’s Blessings to All! Our Parish Choir! Our next Choir Rehearsal will be on in the Church Choir Loft. The Choir provides music for our regular 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. We also rehearse on Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. before the Mass. There are no auditions –you just need to have a desire to sing praises to the Lord! If you have ever sung in the shower and/or tub you are qualified! We are especially in need of male voices but all are welcome! We have a wonderful group of dedicated members who will welcome you and help you to fit right in! For questions, please call David in the Parish Office at 687- 5215 ext 16 or Email: [email protected]. May you have a very Blessed and All Are Welcome in God’s House! Peaceful New Year! To the Parents of our young children, may we suggest…Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. All are welcome! Sit toward the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what’s going on. They tire of seeing the backs of other’s heads! Quietly explain the parts of the Mass and actions of the priest, ushers, choir, etc. Sing hymns, pray and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying. San Roque Church If you have to leave Mass with your child, feel Calendar of Events free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.” Remember, that the • Bereavement Support Group : Next meeting is way we welcome children in church directly affects Monday, January 27 at 1:00 p.m. in the Rectory. the way they respond to the Church of God and to For those who have had a loss in their life and would one another. Let them know that they are at home like support, please contact Noël at 805-682-1097 or in this house of God. [email protected]. • Parish Choir: Join The Sanctuary Guild! Rehearsals are held in the Choir Loft The Sanctuary Guild organization is responsible for on Thursday nights the purchase of San Roque Church flowers, candles, We sing during the Sunday 9:30 a.m. hosts, wine, vestments and altar linens. The Guild raises Mass. If you are interested in joining, please call funds to pay for these items through bake ales, donations David Potter at 687-5215, ext. 16. and other Guild events. The Guild has “active” members • Rosary: On Thursdays, the Rosary will be held in who attend quarterly meetings and “auxiliary” members our Church at 6:00 pm. Morning Rosary is held at who do not attend meetings but help with fundraising & 8:00 a.m. before daily Mass Monday through Friday. special events. Membership dues are $15/year for active Society of St. Vincent de Paul San Roque members and $10/year for auxiliary members. If you are Conference meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at interested in joining the Guild or would like more 5:45 p.m. in the Art Room; please call 805-315-3771 information, please call Theresa Deitz at 805-698-1075. to join. call Kathie or Joe Schneider at 805-687-4338. • Catholic Daughters of the Americas meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Call past regent Judy Manriquez at 805-451-1717 for info. 3 Religious Education The Mystery of God! Bishop Barron’s DVD series: Atheism is on the rise. Family New Year’s Prayer Skeptical thinkers like Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Sam Harris vigorously attack belief in God as God, thank you for a new year. May everyone in our irrational or, even worse, dangerous. The so-called New family be willing to begin anew with a clean slate. We Atheism has attracted millions of young people thanks to know that you are always ready to forgive us. Help us bestselling books such as The God Delusion and God Is to be willing to forgive ourselves and to forgive one Not Great.