ST. MICHAEL’S POWAY Smpoway.org 15546 POMERADO ROAD, POWAY, CA 92064 • (858) 487-4755 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST KING OF THE UNIVERSE NOVEMBER 22, 2020 Page 2 Christ the King St. Michael’s November 22, 2020 MASS SCHEDULE ST. MICHAEL’S POWAY Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Smpoway.org Sunday: 7:15, 9:00, 10:45 a.m. 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. 15546 POMERADO ROAD, POWAY, CA 92064 (858) 487-4755 12:30, 5:30 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. Fr. Mel Monreal Fr. Brent Kruger SSOCIATE ASTOR S ESSAGE Pastor Associate Pastor A P ’ M Msgr. Neal Dolan Fr. Tom Kuzhippalayil The Lord is My Shepherd Pastor Emeritus In Residence Sheep are excitable, spook easily, kind of dumb, get lost, and they smell. Why would King David write Bill Adsit John Charron Terry Hannify rd Deacon Deacon Deacon the 23 Psalm and describe God’s people as sheep? Well, before he became king, he was a shepherd and Parish Office M-F: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. saw for himself how sheep acted. He knew they needed strong, (Closed for lunch 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.) consistent leadership, someone who would carefully guard Only 1 person may enter at a time; face masks them. My bet is that David wrote this psalm not long after required; closed on weekends Samuel the prophet anointed him as the next king to follow (858) 487-4755 ⚫ [email protected] Saul. What David is singing about is that he is not the shepherd, St. Michael’s School but the sheep. Yes, if you read this psalm carefully, you will Principal ⚫ Kathleen Mock understand that David is claiming that the true king is not Saul (858) 485-1303 or even himself—rather, the true king is the Lord. When we think Director of Catechetical Ministries ⚫ Kelli Salceda of God’s leadership, it is exactly what David knew was required: (858) 485-1392 [email protected] consistent, strong, careful guardianship. Why would anyone want another leader? And yet, we all have wayward hearts. We Rel. Ed. Coordinator (K-8) ⚫ Heather Kostyzak allow other people and other things to rule over us in God’s (858) 485-1392 [email protected] place. This Feast of Christ the King is a perfect time to reassert Youth Ministry (Grades 9-12) ⚫ Elizabeth Fromm that our one, true leader is the Lord. & Young Adults Ministry (ages 18-39) —Fr. Brent Kruger (858) 485-9500 [email protected] PARISH SERVICES Adult Education & Reconciliation (Confession) Perpetual Help Devotions Saturdays 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Temporarily suspended Corporal Works of Mercy ⚫ Alice Beas (858) 487-4755 x3154 [email protected] on the HFC East & West patio Sick Calls Baptisms & Marriages Call the Parish Office day or night Hospitality ⚫ Donna Bowersox Call the Parish Office to make Children’s Services (858) 748-1071 arrangements; 9 months Temporarily suspended preparation required for marriage St. Michael’s Gift Shop Knights of Columbus ⚫ Dan Chadkewicz Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Available by appointment; (858) 722-9586 [email protected] Temporarily suspended call the Parish Office to schedule Mental Health Ministry Communion to the Homebound Donate online at smpoway.org [email protected] Temporarily suspended Music Director ⚫ Gene Regard PUBLIC DOMAIN NOTICE (858) 231-3751 By your attendance at any St. Michael’s events, you are granting permission to be photographed, filmed, videotaped, or audiotaped, by any means and are Plant Manager ⚫ Jim Gase granting full use of your likeness, voice, and words without compensation. (858) 487-4755 x3131 [email protected] BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Bulletin submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. Thursday 10 days before the Sunday RCIA/Adult Confirmation ⚫ Deacon John Charron (858) 705-5114 [email protected] in which the item should appear. Please send to [email protected]. Shay McKinley ⚫ Bulletin Editor Page 3 Christ the King St. Michael’s November 22, 2020 NOVEMBER VIRTUAL HOLY HOUR The entire parish is invited to join in a "Virtual Holy Hour" each month. A video will be recorded featuring prayer, song, and THANKSGIVING MASS SCHEDULE AND Eucharistic Adoration for one hour PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE that you may watch from the There will be one parish celebration of Mass at convenience of your home, at any time 9:00 a.m. this Thursday, Nov. 26, for Thanksgiving. of the day or night! The video link for the November There will not be a 7:30 a.m. Mass per our regular Virtual Holy Hour will be posted on our website for holiday schedule. the entire month. A new Virtual Holy Hour video will All Parish Offices will be closed Nov. 26 and be posted on the first of each month going forward. Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Come spend some time with Jesus! As we reach the end of this very difficult year, we are reminded that there are still many things we COLLECTION FOR NATIONAL NEEDS have to be thankful for. On this Thanksgiving, count THIS WEEKEND your blessings and praise God for at least one thing This weekend Nov. 21-22 has been designated you are thankful for! for the 2020 Collection for National Needs which The Parish Staff wishes you and your loved ones supports the Black and Indian Missions, the Catholic a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you Home Missions, the Catholic Communication enjoy this holiday safely and in good health. Next Campaign, the Catholic Campaign for Human Sunday we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent! Development, and the Catholic University of KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS! America. Donations can be dropped in the box marked for the special collection or donate online at SEND RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS ww.smpoway.org. Thank you for your generosity. Your Knights of Columbus Council is once again selling Christmas cards so you can MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY RECOMMENDS Keep Christ in Christmas! They ◼ “Spirituality and Wellness, Faith and Depres- will be sold Nov. 14 to Dec. 13 sion,” a Zoom webinar for Youth & Young Adults at tables outside the Holy this Monday, Nov. 23, at 7:00 p.m. Presented by Family Center after each of the Josh Roberts. To sign up, contact weekend Masses. CDC safe- [email protected] for zoom link and distancing guidelines will be practiced for your safety more information. and protection. We have a wide variety of “Keep ◼ The University of San Diego is offering the first Christ in Christmas” cards with prices ranging from of an online three course series as part of certifi- $7 to $11.50 per box. You will take your cards home cate from Professional and Continuing Educa- the day of purchase. Payment with cash or check tion: “Catholic Mental Health Ministry Series” only. You may review the cards and fill out the Pre- Registration is now open. The course runs Jan. Order form on the parish website. Bring the form 19 to March 8, 2021. “Introduction to Catholic with you to your regular weekend Mass, stop by the Mental Health Ministry, EDU-X739P, with table outside the HFC and pick up your cards. If we instructor Wendell Callahan, Ph.D. run out of the card you order, no need to worry! We Visit the link to register: can have it for you the following weekend. Please https://pce.sandiego.edu/search/ remember to maintain social distancing guidelines publicCourseSearchDetails.do? and always wear your mask. We look forward to method=load&courseId=48879562 seeing you after Mass! Page 4 Christ the King St. Michael’s November 22, 2020 LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE NOV. 28-29 Saturday 5:30 p.m. Lectors: Van Nguyen-Tran Pat Correnti EMs: Jeff Rohling Sara Rohling Sunday 7:15 a.m. Lectors: Manuel L. Garcia Karen Green EM: Jose Cervantes Michael Murphy Sunday 9:00 a.m. Lectors: Kevin Calkins Elizabeth McGee EM: Deacon John Charron Sunday 10:45 a.m. Lectors: Indira da Cunha Christopher Vaughan EM: Tricia Pucci THANKSGIVING PRAYER Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of Sunday 12:30 p.m. all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us Lectors: Alexander Lluch and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of Genie Dakin giving thanks. EMs: Rebecca Guerrero Thank you for all the graces and blessings. You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and tem- Sunday 5:30 p.m. poral: our faith and religious heritage. Our food Lectors: Richard Ewens and shelter, our health, the loves we have for one Edwin Simon another, our family and friends. EMs: Wayne Rogers Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and blessing through- ST. MICHAEL’S SCHOOL out the coming year. This we ask in the Name of POSITIONS AVAILABLE Jesus, Your Son and our Brother. Amen. Positions Available for DIOCESE ANNOUNCEMENT Math Teacher and Math To report any suspected sexual misconduct or Resource Teacher at St. child abuse within our institutions and ministries Michael's School: please contact the Child and Youth Protection Office ◼ Full-Time Math Teacher Victims Assistance Coordinator, Msgr. Steven for Grades 7 and 8 (Pre-Algebra and Algebra) Callahan at (858) 490-8310. You may also contact ◼ Full-time Math Resource Teacher for Grades 5-8 [email protected] or visit the If interested, please contact Kathleen Mock, comprehensive website safeinourdiocese.org. Page 6 Christ the King St. Michael’s November 22, 2020 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK FOOD FOR FAMILIES Sunday, November 22 The Knights of Columbus will 7:15 a.m. Severina Alfonso † sponsor a Food For Families Drive 9:00 a.m. Randi Terrian † now through Feb. 28, 2021.