Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Clergy
Rev. Devdas Masillamony Ext. 100
Pastor
frdevdas@santasophia.org
Rev. John Bosco
Ext. 107
Priest in Residence
musinguzijbosco@yahoo.com

Parish Staff
Bill Smirniotis
Ext. 104
Business Manager
bsmirniotis@santasophia.org
Sana Auro
Bookkeeper
sauro@santasophia.org

Ext. 103

Josephine Estrada
Ext. 100
Receptionist
jestrada@santasophia.org
Mary Wilson
Ext. 102
Administrative Assistant
mwilson@santasophia.org

Music Ministry
David Stevens
Ext. 113
Director
dstevens@santasophia.org

Facilities Maintenance
Jim Kinney
Ext. 108
Director
jkinney@santasophia.org

Liturgical Ministries

MISSION STATEMENT
Santa Sophia Catholic Parish is a welcoming, caring, and vibrant community of
believers seeking to grow in faith, fostering a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Challenged by the Word of God, nourished by the Eucharist, and empowered by the
Holy Spirit we seek to build bridges to convey Gods love to our community.
Rev. Devdas Masillamony, Pastor
Rev. John Bosco Musinguzi, In Residence
MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. (Saturday); Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and
11:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children dismisses during the 11:00 a.m.
Mass. Monday Friday: 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days and Holidays: see bulletin and parish website for special Mass times.
NURSERY: Sunday, open from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 10:45 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Closed from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Located on the north side of the
church.
CONFESSION: Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The first Saturday of the month after the
4:30 p.m. Mass, or by appointment. In an emergency, please call the Parish
Office at (619) 463-6629.
DEVOTIONS
Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: First
Friday of each month from the end of daily Mass until 12:00 p.m.
Rosary: Daily after the morning Mass and other special occasions.
Our Mother of Perpetual Help: Tuesday following the morning Mass.
9800 San Juan Street Spring Valley, CA 91977
Phone (619) 463-6629 Fax (619) 463-8101
www.santasophia.org parish@santasophia.org

Rosemary Wellington
Sacristan
wabrsmry@gmail.com

Ext. 115

Santa Sophia Academy

Karen Laaperi
(619) 463-0488
Principal
ssaklaaperi@hotmail.com
Estela Diaz
Secretary

(619) 463-0488

santasophiaacademyoffice@gmail.com

Santa Sophia Preschool

Victoria Simanek (619) 463-0141
Director
vsimanek@santasophia.org

Catechetical Ministry Office

Office: (619) 463-6011
Bernadette Padlo
Ext. 111
Director
bpadlo@santasophia.org
Donna Hernandez
Ext. 110
Administrative Assistant
dhernandez@santasophia.org
David Stevens
Ext. 113
Sr. High Youth
dstevens@santasophia.org
Jr. High Youth

Ext. 110

Young Adult Ministries

Kareen Georgee
Kareen.georgee@gmail.com
Irma Shute
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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

In the Gospel last Sunday,

according to Mark, Jesus
saw the crowd pursuing him
even to a deserted place and
he found them like sheep
without a shepherd. Jesus took pity on them and
nourished them spiritually with the Word of God,
forgave their sins, and healed their infirmities. After this episode, Mark narrates the miracle of the
multiplication of loaves and feeding the hungry
crowd by Jesus. This incident reminds us that Jesus is also concerned about our physical needs.
The Gospel account of the multiplication of the
loaves also indicates that personal involvement is
needed in carrying out miracles of love, healing,
and forgiveness of Gods people. Andrew knew the
pitiable condition of the people and he did not hesitate to involve himself. He came to Jesus with a
possibility, There is a boy here with five barley
loaves and two fish. Andrew knew it was nothing
for the large crowd but at the same time he was
not hesitant in exploring the possibilities. Andrew
was creatively involved and did everything possible unlike Philip.
One might wonder if Jesus was only waiting for
Andrews suggestion of the boys generous offering to feed the hungry crowd. It is not true. The
Gospel says that Jesus asked this to test his disciSCRIPTURE READINGS

Date

JULY

26, 2015

ples because he himself knew what he was going to

do. It also reminds us what prophet Isaiah said in
Chapter 25 that God had already prepared a banquet for his peoplea rich banquet. The multiplication of bread and the feeding of the hungry
crowd therefore fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah.
At the same time, the Gospel reminds us that our
involvement and cooperation is very necessary for
God to work miracle. The account of the multiplication of the loaves carries a powerful message for
us today. In this world affected with deep human
hunger and poverty, we are reminded that there is
bread for all, if only we are willing to share and
have the courage and creativity like Andrew, to
hope for what we perceive in the unlikely.
We need to do our part like the little boy and Andrew for God to do His part. The question for us
is, are we willing to do our part? Are we willing to
step outside our comfort zone to work toward fulfilling the needs of the greater community? It is
true, our sharing may not eradicate poverty or
hunger in the world, in our community, or neighborhood but it can surely make difference in some
ones life. As Blessed Mother Theresa often used
to say, It is the drop that makes the ocean. You
could be that drop in bringing change and difference in someones life.
Continues on page three...

& INTENTIONS FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WEEK OF JULY 26, 2015
Readings

Time

Intentions

Saturday, July 25th (Vigil)

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 Kgs 4:42-44/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15

4:30 pm

Intentions of SVDP Society

Sunday, July 26th ~

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 am

+Rodolfo S. Balala

2 Kgs 4:42-44/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15

11:00 am

+Zuhair Sarafa

Monday, July 27th

Ex 32:15-24, 30-34/Mt 13:31-35

8:00 am

+ Manuel Rebelo

Tuesday, July 28th

Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28/Mt 13:36-43

8:00 am

+Nasim & +Mary Sawaya &

Living & Deceased Family

Ex 34:29-35 (403)/Jn 11:19-27* or Lk 10:38-42

8:00 am

+William Smith

Ex 40:16-21, 34-38/Mt 13:47-53

8:00 am

Intentions of Mr. Bassam Sarafa

Friday, July 31th

Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37/Mt 13:54-58

8:00 am

+ Inocencia Reyes

Saturday, August 1st (Vigil)

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35

4:30 pm

+Frank & +Martha Barrack &

Living & Deceased Family

8:00 am

Intentions of Social Concerns

Ministry Volunteers

11:00 am

+ Marilyn Filley

Wednesday, July 29th

Thursday, July 30th

Sunday, August 2nd ~

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35

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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Fr. Devdas

Santa Sophia News

There is more Santa Sophia news than in the bulletin. There are three additional sources of news:
1. The website www.santasophia.org for general
parish information, breaking news, weekly
bulletins, and more.
2. E-news which is weekly that contains information that occurred after the bulletin went to
press, articles about the church, events, and
funeral announcements. To sign up, send an
email request to parish @santasophia.org.
3. Facebook. Santa Sophia maintains an active
facebook page.
Opus Sanctorum Angelorum
Three Evenings of Reflection
August 17th19th, 2015
Monday and Tuesday, August 17th-18th
6:00 pm ~ Rosary and Confessions
6:30 pm ~ Holy Mass
7:15 pm ~ Conference

Wednesday, August 19th

6:00 pm ~ Rosary and Confessions
6:30 pm ~ Conference
7:30 pm ~ Holy Mass with formal Reception of the
Consecration to the Guardian Angels of those who
have completed their year of formation
Conference Topics: The Angels and the Human
Family. The Cross, Gods Mercy and Christian Way
of Life. Jacobs fight with the Angels (Gen 32:22-32)
Location: Blessed Sacrament Church
4540 El Cerrito Drive, San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-5722

26, 2015

Prayer list for our Military

As a faith community, let us keep

continued from page two.

This miracle, presented to us also stimulates our

minds, in order to make us marvel at the God, who
is invisible in his works that are visible to us. Today in many ways we can experience the visible
and wondrous presence of God in our lives especially in the Holy Eucharist that nourishes us both
physically and spiritually.

JULY

all who serve our country during

these troubled times in our prayers. We pray especially for those of our parish who
are serving.
MAJ. BRANDY CULP
CASSY DETERS
JEREMY DETERS
VICTOR KAREH
JOSHUA LABANON

BRIGITTE FOX
LTJG. JAYSON NICHOLSON
ANDRE CLEVELAND
SGT. DANE JOHNSON

If you have a friend or relative who is serving in our military,

and wanted their name to be added on our prayer list, please
contact the office at: (619) 463-6629 ext. or via e-mail
parish@santasophia.org.

PRAY FOR RELATIVES AND OUR FAMILY

Brandon Ancho
Madeline Leggio
Lilyne Hollingworth
Baby Jeevin
Tiffanny Kelly
Anita Sanford
Jean Barrett
Names in bold are newly added this week. Also pray for the special
intentions written in the Book of Needs in the back of the church.

COLLECTION REPORT
July 13, 2015 - July 19, 2015
Plate
Envelopes
eGiving
Breakdown of gifts received
$0.00 to $5.00
$5.01 to $10.00
$10.01 to $25.00
$25.01 to $50.00
$50.01 to $100.00
$100.01 to $150.00
$150.01 to $500.00
$500.01 to $1,000.00
Total contributing households

Preserving our Legacy Fund

St. Vincent de Paul

$14,919.00
$1,211.00
$9,458.50
$4,249.50
39
55
121
73
50
7
9
0
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354

$535.00
$350.00

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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JULY

26, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING WEEKLY EVENTS

2015-2016 RELIGIOUS ED REGISTRATION ~ PRE-SCHOOL-CONFIRMATION
Registration will continue Monday through Friday throughout the summer.
Registration will take place in the Catechetical Ministry Office from 9:00 am 3:00 pm.
What to Bring: Fees and your child's baptism certificate, if not already on
file, are due at the time of registration. Special Note: Families who are not
registered at Santa Sophia must provide a letter from their parish priest giving permission to attend Santa Sophia's religious education classes.
Prerequisite for Confirmation Level I: Completion of Religious Ed Level 8
or graduation from a Catholic elementary school.
Prerequisite for Confirmation Level 2: Level I candidates must bring
their Sponsor Eligibility Form completely filled out, signed and sealed by
the sponsor's parish priest in order to register for Level II.
The Grocery Outlet in Casa de Oro is holding
their annual "Independence from Hunger"
food drive again this year. During the entire
month of July, shoppers can purchase a pre-filled
bag of groceries to be donated to the Saint Vincent
de Paul food pantry. Patrons also have the opportunity to donate by purchasing a voucher for $1.00, $5.00 or $10.00 at store
registers. As always, all groceries and proceeds stay in our community to help
our neighbors in need. The grocery outlet is open everyday from 7:00 am 9:00 pm and is located at 9805 Campo Road, Suite 110 in Spring Valley.

NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome! We warmly invite you to
join our faith community. To register,
please visit the parish office anytime
after the morning mass until 4:30 pm,
Monday thru Friday. Or you can pick
up a registration form in the vestibule
of the church.
BAPTISM
Please contact Donna Hernandez at
(619) 463-6011 for Baptism preparation information. Parents are encouraged to begin the preparation process
before their child is born.
ADULT/CHILD
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Please contact Donna Hernandez at
the Catechetical Ministry Office at
(619) 463-6011
for more information.
MATRIMONY
Please contact the office at (619) 4636629, before setting the date, time and
location of your wedding. In the Diocese of San Diego, couples should
plan on a nine month (minimum) period of marriage preparation.
QUINCEANERAS

Please remember Grocery Outlet when planning your local shopping.

FIRST EUCHARIST PICTURES
First Eucharist Families: Pictures can now be viewed and ordered
online. If you have any questions, please contact Jacqui at
jkvphotog@gmail.com or Donna in the CMO at (619) 463-6011
Bible Study Group
If you are interested in a small community Bible study group throughout the
summer, please contact Jose Nuanes at(619) 328-2511. This group meets
every Monday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the CMO Room 2.

Please contact Susan Rosson at

(619) 861-4384, before setting the
date, time, and location of your
Quinceanera.
FUNERALS
Please contact Bill Smirniotis at
(619) 463-6629
ext. 104.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
Submissions are due Fridays by noon,
nine days prior to publication. Send to:
bulletin@santasophia.org

ARE YOU IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE WHO GETS VIOLENT WHEN YOU DISAGREE WITH THEIR OPINION?

This is a Safe Place Community: Santa Sophias team provides faith-based support to parishioners, family and
friends who suspect or know of violence in their relationships. Call (619) 663-9785 and leave a message. All calls
are confidential-no caller is identified by name. A team member will call and offer resources that can help in situations of child, elder or intimate partner abuse.

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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DAILY PRAYER FOR PRIESTS

O Jesus,
I pray for your faithful and fervent priests;
For your unfaithful and tepid priests;
For your priests laboring at home or
Abroad in distant mission fields.
For your tempted priests;
For your lonely and desolate priests;
For your young priests; For your dying priests;
For the souls of your priests in Purgatory.
But above all, I recommend to you
The priests dearest to me;
The priest who baptized me;
The priests who absolved me from my sins;
The priests at whose Masses
I assisted and who gave me
Your Body and Blood in Holy Communion;
The priests who taught and instructed me;
All the priests to whom I am indebted
in any other way
(especially...)
O Jesus, keep them all close to your heart,
And bless them abundantly
in time and in Eternity,

Amen
PRAYER FOR OUR PRIESTS
Sunday, July 26th - Rev. David Croisetiere
Monday, July 27th - Rev. Msgr. William Cuddihy
Tuesday, July 28th - Rev. John Dallmeier, OFM
Wednesday, July 29th - Rev. Kirk Davis, OSA
Thursday, July 30th - Rev. Ben Davison
Friday, July 31th - Rev. Dominic De Lay, OP
Saturday, August 1st - Pope Francis

JULY

26, 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS
JOIN US FOR COFFEE AND DONUTS AFTER MASS EVERY
SUNDAY
EXPOSITION AND BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH AT 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM IN THE
CHURCH
FIL-AM COMMUNITY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH AT
ROOM
LATINO SOCIETY
MONDAY, AUGUST
ROOM

12:00 PM IN THE VERHOEVEN

10TH AT 6:30 PM IN THE DE MOOR

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SERVING IN HOPE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH AT 7:00 PM IN THE DANIELS
ROOM
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
FIRST SATURDAY OF
EVERY MONTH FOLLOWING THE

4:30 PM MASS

SAVE THE DATE EVENT

INSTALLATION OF
FR. DEVDAS BY BISHOP MC ELROY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH AT THE 4:30 PM MASS. SUMMER NIGHT EVENT TO FOLLOW. MORE
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT TO FOLLOW IN UPCOMING BULLETIN
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
BUNCO & CARD PARTY LUNCHEON.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH AT 10:00 AM. FOR TICKETS
OR MORE INFORMATION CALL (619) 259-3390

SUMMER NIGHT EVENT

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD AFTER THE 4:30 PM MASS 8:15 PM . MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 5TH ANNUAL WINE TASTING
EVENT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH AT 7:00 PM. MORE
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Parish Office: (619) 463-6629 Fax: (619) 463-8101 Monday ~ Friday from after daily mass - 4:30 pm
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