Earlier this year, our parish held small-group sessions to listen to our parishioners’ experiences in the Church, in a process called a synod. The diocese collated the many responses into a summary of the themes that emerged. The summary, available in English and Spanish, was published in the July issue of The Southern Cross and is available on the webpage sdcatholic.org/synod. It is also on our parish website and attached to this newsletter.
These reports have already been sent to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Most dioceses in the country have followed a very similar process. This gives our bishops a picture of the experience and views of Catholics in our country.
I am very grateful to all our parishioners who participated. But, as I said at the time of the listening sessions, I think we need to look at the insights that were shared and determine how we can respond locally. In September, I will be convening an Advisory Group of staff and parishioners to discuss ways that our parish can respond to what we have heard. We will set some goals and propose some strategies for building on our strengths and improving areas that need to be strengthened. I will share more with you in the near future.
The Diocese of San Diego will also offer a second opportunity this fall for Catholics to be heard, this time via a survey. It’s particularly important for those who did not participate in the group sessions. If you already receive our weekly newsletter, the survey will be sent to you. Otherwise, you can sign up to receive the survey by notifying the parish office as soon as possible.
Your continued participation in this consultation is very important. The insights we gather will be used to respond to the needs of the faithful at all levels of our Church.
Every year we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15. This day commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into heaven, before her body could begin to decay--a foretaste of our own bodily resurrection at the end of time.
In the United States, whenever this solemnity falls on a Saturday or a Monday, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated. This year, August 15 falls on a Monday. However, knowing that this is an important feast to many people, we will schedule two additional Masses for this day.
August 15, 2022
7:00 am Mass in English
8:00 am Mass in English
5:30 pm Mass in English
7:00 pm Mass in Spanish
Have you wondered about becoming a Catholic?
Do you have a family member who is considering the Catholic faith?
Were you baptized but never received Christian formation or the other sacraments?
Are you an adult who was never confirmed?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions or if you just have a lot of questions about being Catholic, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is for you. A new group is forming now. They will meet every Tuesday beginning in September and continuing until Easter 2023.
If you would like to know more about it, contact Jayce McClellan at
On behalf of the Eudist Fathers, we would like to announce the opening of our Eudist Retirement Campaign. Our twofold goal: thank the Fathers for all they’ve done and raise $40,000 towards retirement expenses. According to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, which evaluates our retirement funds yearly on the basis of financial stability, we are over 50% underfunded. While $40,000 is a small portion of the ultimate goal ($3.6 million), it will keep us on track to reach the final number in five years.
We have created the Tribute & Contribute campaign page on the Eudist website as a way for you to thank the fathers in your parish personally. We invite you to share your favorite photos, memories, and stories of Eudist Fathers who positively impacted your life! Submit your own post by clicking the link below.
To contribute to our retired fathers’ living expenses, visit:
To learn more or ask questions about the campaign, give us a call at 209-783-8337 or email us at communications@eudistsusa.org
The Knights of Columbus are holding a Shoe Drive for La Posada on the weekend of August 27-28. We are requesting new and gently used men's shoes, preferably work boots and athletic shoes.
Bring your shoes to the church on that weekend or drop them off at the parish office during the week.
Youth Art Contest
The Diocesan Creation Care Ministry is launching a Youth Art Contest, stressing the beauty and wonders of creation and our responsibility to care for all of God’s gifts. This contest is for
students from 4th through 12th grades in our parish grade and high schools, religious formation classes, and students who belong to the youth and young adult parish ministry groups.
The contest will begin with the school year and end on September 24. See attached flyer for more information. Register at https://bit.ly/diocese-of-sd-art . All awards will be given out at the end of the St. Francis Day Mass at St. Rita’s Parish Church on October 1.
El Ministerio Diocesano de Cuidado de la Creación está lanzando un Concurso de Arte Juvenil
que enfatiza la belleza y las maravillas de la creación y nuestra responsabilidad de cuidar todos
los dones de Dios. Este concurso es para estudiantes de 4 a 12 grado de nuestras escuelas primarias y secundarias, clases de formación religiosa y estudiantes que pertenecen a los grupos de ministerio parroquial de jóvenes y adultos jóvenes. El concurso comenzará con el año escolar
y finalizará el 24 de Septiembre. Todos los detalles se explican en el volante y la hoja de cálculos adjuntos a este anuncio. Inscríbanse en https://bit.ly/diocese-of-sd-art
Todos los premios se entregarán al final de la Misa del Día de San Francisco en la Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Rita el 1
We are pleased to announce that the next Blood Drive hosted by the Knight of Columbus will be held on Sunday, August 28th from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm in the Parish Hall.
It is safe to give blood and it is an act of charity which gives someone the gift of life.
Please return your baby bottle with your donation for BirthChoice this weekend. Black boxes are available near the doors of the church for this purpose.
Please do not leave bottles with money at the church during the week. Instead, bring them to the parish office.
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We appreciate your support!
Catholic Trivia
"Catholic Trivia”... not because they are trivial but because these might be things that not everyone knows. Test your knowledge by reading the five questions, remember your answers (or jot them down), then click the link below to find the answers.
Which saint founded the Congregation of Jesus and Mary?
Which saint founded the Society of Jesus?
Who founded the Sisters of Mercy?
Which saint founded the Redemptorists?
Which saint founded the Little Sisters of the Poor?
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The Hebrew people awaited the salvation of the just.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 33:1,12,18-22
Happy the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.
Second Reading
Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19
We will look for the city designed and built by God.
Gospel Reading
Luke 12:32-48
You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.
Background on the Gospel Reading
Jesus' instructions on how to be ready for the coming judgment continue in the stories and sayings found in today's Gospel. We are not to be like the greedy rich man in last Sunday's Gospel who planned to store his great harvest in barns rather than share it. We are, rather, to share our wealth with those in need. The antidote for the anxiety brought on by the coming judgment is to relinquish our possessions and provide for the needs of others. Our treasure will be in heaven where it will not wear out or be destroyed.
The other major way to be ready for the coming judgment is to be watchful. In Luke's Gospel, Jesus tells a parable about watchfulness to begin making this point. We must be like servants waiting for the master's return from a wedding banquet, which, even now, can last for a few days in the Middle East. We must be watchful so that even if the master comes after midnight, we will be ready for him. This is what the coming of the Son of Man will be like.
Peter asks if this parable is meant for the apostles or for the large crowd that has gathered to listen to Jesus. Without answering Peter's question, Jesus responds with another parable about servants awaiting the return of their master. It begins with a question: “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward whom the master will put in charge of his servants to distribute the food allowance at the proper time?” This parable adds to the theme of watchfulness; it explains how to wait and reminds us of the reward for the faithful follower at the heavenly banquet after the judgment. If it is addressed to the apostles, then it could also be addressed to leadership in the early Church. Either way, the parables reminds us that we should be found doing our jobs when the master arrives. If we are doing our jobs, our reward will be great. But if we relax, neglect our duties, and begin to act like the greedy rich man—eating, drinking, and making merry—we will not have a place in the kingdom. Watchfulness means living in such a consistently moral and obedient way that we are always ready to give an account to God of how we have lived.
Here is a sung version of this Sunday’s Responsorial Psalm written by Owen Aslott.
May He Rest in Peace
This weekend’s gospel admonishes us to prepare for the Lord may come at the time we least expect. We are sad to inform you of the sudden death of Fr. Robert Perelli, CJM of Buffalo, NY. Fr. Bob was a Eudist priest who visited our parish on many occasions. In 2020 he gave a series of talks on family as part of our Lenten program. At one time, he was the pastor of Ascension Parish in San Diego.
May the Lord grant him a peaceful rest and reward him for his many years of service to Christ and His Church.
Ye Olde Garage Open on Sunday
The monthly Sunday garage sale at Ye Olde Garage is next Sunday, August 14, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Stop by and see the improvements and discover a treasure.
Un Saludo de parte del Diacono Miguel,
Jesús les dijo, “Estén listos, con la túnica puesta y las lámparas encendidas. Sean semejantes a los criados que están esperando a que su señor regrese de la boda, para abrirle en cuanto llegue y toque. Dichosos aquellos a quienes su señor, al llegar, encuentre en vela. Yo les aseguro que se recogerá la túnica, los hará sentar a la mesa y él mismo les servirá”. En el Evangelio de este fin de semana, san Lucas escribe que tenemos que estar listos porque no sabemos cuándo nos llega el momento de encontrarnos con el Señor. Pero ¿a qué encuentro con el Señor se está refiriendo san Lucas? ¿Al encuentro con el Señor cuando morimos? Siempre se ha dicho que nos portemos bien para que cuando llegue la muerte Jesucristo nos reciba en el cielo con las manos abiertas diciéndonos, “Bienvenidos”. Las palabras que todos deseamos escuchar. San Lucas escribe que aquellos que han aceptado a Jesús como su Señor, están viviendo una vida de gracia, haciendo cosas buenas por el prójimo, reflejando amor y compasión a todos, viven el perdón para otros y uno mismo. ¿Imaginémonos qué tan diferente será el mundo, la sociedad, las vecindades, nuestras familias, si viviéramos estos valores evangélicos? Viviendo estos valores, y otros como estos, nos diéramos cuenta cómo el Señor llega a encontrarse con nosotros en cada experiencia y persona. Nos daremos cuenta de que el Señor nos bendice y siempre dándonos lo que necesitamos.
Por favor escuchen a los enlaces proveídos, espero que les ayude en su reflexión.
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