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22508 Copper Hill Drive Santa Clarita, California 91350 Parish Office: (661) 296-3180 Fax: (661) 296-7854 www.SaintKateriParish.org

MASS SCHEDULES

DAILY MASSES (Livestream) Monday: 10:00 am Tuesday: 10:00 am

Wednesday: 10:00 am Thursday: 10:00 am

Friday: 10:00 am Saturday: 10:00 am

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Saturday: 5:30 pm (Livestream)

SUNDAY MASSES Sunday: 10:00 am (Outdoor Mass) 12:00 am (Outdoor Mass)

SPANISH MASS First Sunday of every month

Mass at 2:30 pm

RECONCILIATION (Individual Confessions)

By appointment only Please call: (661) 296-3180

The Pathway to Intentional Discipleship

January 17, 2021

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OUTREACH Detention Ministry Camp Scott: Lawrence & Cecelia Smith 297-3201 Men’s Pitchess Detention Center Geof Martin 496-6014 Family Promise Chris Ward wardwalsh9@gmail.com Filipino Ministry Art Rivera 433-4057 Go Fish-Meals for the Homeless Matthew & Liz Carrillo 297-8121 gofish4all@yahoo.com Health Ministry Hanneke Olson, RN 993-0498 HealthMinistry@saintkateriparish-scv.org Kateri Clippers Foot Care for the Homeless Raquel Cadena-Munoz 714-5995 Knights of Columbus Gary Vergara 212-3060 Knotty Knitters and Crazy Crocheters Kathy Littleton 296-6442 Renee Marquez (916) 838-6290 Mom’s Support Group Helena Munoz (954) 540-9900 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Eire Garcia 297-6887 Mustard Seed Global Mission Trip Jaime Lozano lozanojamie@sbcglobal.net Senior Luncheons Joann Lombardi 296-1182 Rachel’s Vineyard Ministry Roseanne Becker (661) 510-8258 Respect Life Joe Vaeth joseph.p.vaeth@gmail.com 523-9797 Support Group for Parents of Special Needs Children Christine Ruiz (661) 373-1006 christineruiz013@yahoo.com Women’s Guild Donna Medina (805) 490-6259 Cub Scout Pack 40 Jason Eldridge pack40cubmaster@outlook.com Girl Scouts Melissa Pepe girlscoutjunkie@gmail.com Catholic Boy Scouting - Religious Emblems lori.sorensen@ccsala.org Catholic Girl Scouting - Religious Emblems Teresa Nugent - tn61962@gmail.com

SAINT KATERI STAFF (661) 296-3180 Fax (661) 296-7854

Pastoral Team Fr. Albert Avenido, Pastor ext. 7910 fravenido@saintkateriparish-scv.org Sister Maria Corazon Tawatao (Sister Cora) ext. 7826 srcora@saintkateriparish-scv.org Jennifer Cummings-Martin ext. 2452 jcummings-martin@saintkateriparish-scv.org Mindy Irwin ext. 7903 mirwin@saintkateriparish-scv.org Clergy Fr. Deus Najja, Associate Pastor ext. 7914 frdeus@saintkateriparish-scv.org Deacon Bob Seidler (818) 517-1656 deaconbseidler@saintkateriparish-scv.org Deacon Gabriel Aguilera (818) 518-5311 deacongabriel@saintkateriparish-scv.org Deacon Terry Irwin 645-7471 deaconterry@saintkateriparish-scv.org Msgr. Michael J. Slattery, Pastor Emeritus, Retired

Parish Office Mary Donckels ext. 7904 mdonckels@saintkateriparish-scv.org Maureen Dunnahoo ext. 7827 mdunnahoo@saintkateriparish-scv.org Patti Rizzo ext. 7905 prizzo@saintkateriparish-scv.org Maintenance/Site Support Alfredo Vera 586-4869

Office of Formation Catherine Cardenas ext. 7902 ccardenas@saintkateriparish-scv.org Elisabel Castillo-Lozano ext. 7901 e.castillo-lozano@saintkateriparish-scv.org Gian Gamboa ggamboa@saintkateriparish-scv.org Mindy Irwin ext. 7903 mirwin@saintkateriparish-scv.org Audio/Visual Ministry Dimithri Perera, ext. 7918 dperera@saintkateriparish-scv.org Joseph Jarocki, ext. 7918 jjarocki@saintkateriparish-scv.org

OPERATIONS Jennifer Cummings-Martin, Director Finance Council Michael Hughes 803-0010 Liturgical Event Coordinator Maureen Dunnahoo (first contact) ext. 7827 Joyce Valenzuela (805) 551-8228 Judy Janusek 714-7017

Pastoral Council– Mike Alvarez Pastoralcouncil@saintkateriparish-scv.org (661) 312-0882 Safeguarding The Children Tim Lynskey 313-1804 Wendy Emeterio 297-7906 Saint Kateri Business Professionals Jeff Bugbee 433-4770 Saint Kateri Gift Shoppe Anna Mary Figueroa 296-3180 ext. 7813 stkgiftshoppe@saintkateriparish.org

FORMATION Mindy Irwin, Coordinator of Faith Formation ext. 7903 Sunday Preschool and Elementary The Religious Edge-ucation

Youth Ministry Confirmation Fr. Deus Najja Chaplain 296-3180 ext. 7914 frdeus@saintkateri parish-scv.org Gian Gamboa ggamboa@saintkateri parish-scv.org Life Teen Kelly & Maureen Dunnahoo 755-2884

RCIA Deacon Terry Irwin 645-7471 (Adult) Jan Higgins 713-2280 (Youth) Adult Confirmation Ana Cape 254-2347 Couples For Christ Ron & Marie Hallare ronhallare@yahoo.com (818) 448-0958

Healing Prayer Team Micheline Slinkard slinking@aol.com Iconography Kevin Kipper 645-1431 Spiritual Direction Janet Bennett (818) 968-0843

Men’s Ministry - That Man is You! John Kenny Becker 510-8250 Bible Study Groups Adult Bible Study Fred Chavez sfx2005@yahoo.com Tuesday Evening Bible Study Michele Wischnack michele.biblestudySK@gmail.com

Women’s Bible Study saintkate-ri.womensbiblestudy @gmail.com.

LITURGY AND WORSHIP Sr. Cora Tawatao, Director Altar Servers Craig Cape 254-2347 (Training) Agnes Lindain agneslindain@gmail.com (Scheduling) Audio Video Ministry/Production Ministry 296-3180 ext. 7918 audiovisual@saintkateriparish.org Bereavement Jan Higgins 713-2280 CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word)

Drama Ministry Greg & Mel Fong (818) 842-4356 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Rafael Adame 775-8142 radame@earthlink.net Greeters Shawn & Marilyn Sourgose (818) 807-9442 Lectors Ana Cape 254-2347 (Training) Jerry Aguinaldo 618-2431 (Scheduling) Isabel V. Navarro 547-5758 (Spanish) Liturgical Movement Justine Doggett 755-6637 Liturgical Environment Jocelyn Harris (818) 434-2385 Jenn Johnson (818) 667-5841 Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) Gino Reale 425-1219 Music Ministry Saturday 5:30 pm Teen Choir Andrew Heath 478-2716 Haylie Leonard 733-3703 Sunday 7:00 am “Led by the Spirit” Mindy Irwin 263-1925 Sunday 8:30 am Saint Kateri Quartet Sunday 10:30 am Adult Choir 1st Sunday of the Month 10:30 am Children’s Choir Haylie Leonard 733-3703 Sunday 12:30 pm Cantor & Accompanist Jenny Paige 733-5299 1st Sunday of the Month 3:30 pm Spanish Choir Veronica Astiazaran 310-4580 Sunday 5:30 pm Contemporary Choir Sacristan/Hearts and Hands Matt Wong 753-3288 Welcome and Connect Tony Pilarski (805) 218-7703 Hispanic Ministry Genaro Cruz Martinez 607-6175 genaro-cruz@hotmail.com Saint Kateri Prayer Chain prayers@saintkateriparish.org Divine Mercy Tom Zapata 297-3873 Legion of Mary (Praesidium) Thursday Mornings: Alma Felmley 435-4020 Thursday Evenings: Marie Spinello (818) 288-6125 Wed. Evenings (Junior): Erika Castro erika.castro@yahoo.com Amigas de Jesus/Estudio Biblico (Spanish) Irma Parra 510-8254 Spanish Rosary Martha Davis 297-3739

mailto:joseph.p.vaeth@gmail.commailto:Lori.Sorensen@CCSALA.orgmailto:DPerera@saintkateriparish-scv.orgmailto:DPerera@saintkateriparish-scv.orgmailto:slinking@aol.commailto:saintkateri.womensbiblestudy@gmail.commailto:saintkateri.womensbiblestudy@gmail.commailto:saintkateri.womensbiblestudy@gmail.com

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, One of my financial goals since I returned to Saint Kateri as Administrator

Pro Tem in November has been to return our staff members to full pay

and full hours. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and other factors,

many of our hardworking staff members were required to have their

hours/salaries reduced due to the decrease in weekly revenue. The result

has not been a corresponding decrease in workload, but rather the necessity to accomplish the

same amount of work in fewer hours for less pay. To me this is very unfair.

Many have asked what it would take to correct this. Our bookkeeper put together an analysis of what it would take to

bring all our parish employees back to their full, pre-pandemic salary/hourly status. For the remainder of the Fiscal year,

January 2021 through June 2021, the total amount to accomplish this would be $31,529.36. This averages out to about

$1,200 per week of increased revenue.

If, and when, we are able to achieve a sustained revenue stream of an additional $1,200 per week, we will be able to

restore our staff members to their fair and just wages.

When I mention employees, they are people many of you know personally.

These are the people who answer the phone when you call because a loved one is sick and needs to be visited by a priest.

These are the people who coordinate all our sacramental formation, preparation and coordination, from Baptism to the

Anointing of the Sick.

These are the people who deal with the day-to-day management of the parish involving financial, personnel,

maintenance and Liturgical responsibilities.

These positions are critical to the smooth and efficient management of all parish functions.

My next financial goal, after restoring our current employees, is to fill some of the positions that have been vacated due

to decreased hours and salaries. These positions need to be filled to complete our staffing requirements and our parish

mission. Currently we have no Music Minister, no Youth Minister, no Outreach Minister. We do have a former employee

who will be returning as a volunteer to coordinate our Evangelization efforts. This is truly a blessing for all of us!

However, there is much more to do as we hopefully return to normal parish operations moving forward.

Your generosity since the beginning of our parish has been phenomenal!!! We have done wonderful things together,

more than there is room to mention here. Suffice to say, we have done it

in the past and we can do it again…together. It is time to put whatever

differences we may have had in the past behind us and move forward…

together.

My dear friends, I personally thank each of you for all that you have done

in the past and I admire your loyalty and commitment. Together let us

take on this financial challenge and begin the process of restoring our

wonderful parish.

Deacon Bob Seidler

Administrator Pro Tempore

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LITURGY & WORSHIP

READINGS OF THE WEEK

Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4/Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c/Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 3:1-6

Thursday: Heb 7:25—8:6/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17/Mk 3:7-12

Friday: Heb 8:6-13/Ps 85:8 and 10, 11-12, 13-14/Mk 3:13-19

Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9/Mk 3:20-21

Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20

First Reading: When Samuel went to sleep in his place, the LORD came and revealed his presence, calling out as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel answered, “Speak, for you servant is listening.” (1 Sm 3:9-10) Psalm: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. (Ps 40) Second Reading: Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? But whoever is joined to the Lord becomes one Spirit with him. (1 Cor 6:15, 17) Gospel: So they went and saw where Jesus was staying, and they stayed with him that day. (Jn 1:39)

ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered by our Priests. During the week, contact the Parish Office for an appointment. The anointing suffices for the duration of the illness. After hours, please contact (661) 586-0372 for emergencies that require sacramental care.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Please contact the Parish Office so we may assist you with funeral arrangements for your loved one at 296-3180 ext. 7905 or 586-0372 during weekends or evening hours.

HOLY ORDERS Any man considering or discerning Holy Orders of Deacon or Priest, contact our clergy here at Saint Kateri.

BAPTISM For infant Baptism, please contact the Parish Office at 296-3180 ext. 7905. For Baptism of children ages 7 and above, please contact the Faith Formation Office at 296-6945 ext. 7903.

FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2-year Family Formation Process. Please see the Faith Formation page for information.

CONFIRMATION 2-year process begins in 9th grade. Please see the Youth Ministry page for information.

ADULT CONFIRMATION For those 18 and over who have been baptized and received First Communion, contact Ana Cape at 254-2347.

MARRIAGE Please contact the Parish Office at 296-3180 ext. 7827 at least 6 months prior to setting a wedding date.

RECONCILIATION (individual Confession) Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:10 pm outside on the Plaza. You must wear a mask.

Confessions by appointment only.

NEW MASS TIMES Saturday, Vigil Mass - 5:30 pm Live Stream ONLY

Sunday - East (Upper) parking lot. Bring a chair, wear a mask.

• 10:00 am Outdoor Mass • 12:00 pm Outdoor Mass

A huge THANK YOU to our Knights of

Columbus Council for their hard work and

dedication in erecting the new canopies in

the east parking lot worship area. This effort

will be a great benefit to all parishioners attending our

outdoor Masses. Knights, Bless you and thank you!

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LITURGY & WORSHIP

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK All those who are sick, especially the family and friends

of Saint Kateri, Fr. Francisco, Maria Alice Rodrigues, Marietta Duschane, David Allaire, Steve Higgins, Gabby Galarneau, Diana Limon, Virginia Franke,

Brenda Bonneli, Romeo A. Garcia, Doug Maloney, Fr. Al Ezoenyeka, Ernesto Du, Jeffrey Du,

Deacon Fred Lara, Rebecca Chavez, Karson Copenhaver, Ruben Rojas, and Eva Masciotra

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED Fidelis & Ana Dias, Jake Worden, Ronald McCabe,

Rosa Ferri, Sophia Raquedan, Benjamin Cruz, Brett MacDonald, Barbara Rodgers, James Burnett,

Kathleen Steele, Jeff Osaka, Miguel Padilla, Fr. Ubald Rugirangogo, Joann Lara, Tommy Lasorda,

Leyda Corpuz, Narita Corpuz, Lydia Valderrama, Antonio Valderrama, Romeo Valderrama,

Leonardo Creencia, Agnes Vergara, Josefina Castro, Henry Balsz, Amara Motong, Connie Callerame,

Jake Minano, and Gloria Escarda

SAINT KATERI PRAYER CHAIN Whether you emotional, or healing from God for

yourself or a family member, we are here to pray with you and for you.

will be on to a team of prayer pray daily for

healing grace in your life. held in confidence.

MASS INTENTIONS

Sun., Jan. 17

7:00 am — Audrey Torres 8:30 am — Lupe Burgess 10:30 am — Todd Gordon 12:30 pm — FOR THE PEOPLE 5:30 pm— Natalia Pascual

RIP INT RIP

INT/RIP INT

Mon., Jan. 18 10:00 am — James Stroud, Jr. RIP

Tue., Jan. 19 10:00 am — Margaret Ann Mulholland

RIP

Wed., Jan. 20

10:00 am — James & Dorothy Burnett 7:00 pm— Melba Pascual

RIP

RIP

Thur., Jan. 21 10:00 am — Raquel Cadena- Munoz

INT

Fri., Jan. 22 10:00 am — Elizabeth Noblejas RIP

Sat., Jan. 23 10:00 am — Mary Ann Ewing 5:30 pm — Michael Kelly

RIP RIP

Sun., Jan. 24

7:00 am — Victoria Ureta 8:30 am — Michele & Sam Onda 10:30 am — Gervasio Garcia 12:30 pm — FOR THE PEOPLE 5:30 pm — Demetrio Bello, Sr.

RIP

INT RIP

INT/RIP

RIP

You are all invited to pray the Angeles and the Rosary on your own, or access livestream on our Facebook page.

"Jesus, I Trust in You" You are all invited to pray the Divine Mercy on your own, or if you wish, you can access a previous livestream

Parish Office

will be closed

on Monday,

January 18.

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OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

JENNIFER CUMMINGS-MARTIN

WEEKEND COLLECTION January 9, 2021 – January 10, 2021

ORDINARY

Last Week’s Donation: $ 20,496.99

Weekly Goal: $ 23,472.00

Year to Date Weekly Goal: $ 640,264.00

Year to Date over Goal: $ 16,600.75

CHURCH MAINTENANCE

Last Week’s Collection: $ 2,245.00

TOGETHER IN MISSION

Parish Goal: $190,173.00

Amount Pledged: $128,733.72

Amount Donated: $119,647.57

Amount Paid (Under) Goal: ($ 70,525.43)

If you have access to a computer, sign-up for online giving through our parish website: https://www.saintkateriparish.org. Look for the Online Giving icon at the bottom of the page and click to sign up. If you do not have

access to a computer, please mail in your donations, or drop them off at the Parish Office in the collection basket inside the doors. We are praying for you during these tough times, as we are all feeling the pain of uncertainty and massive changes in the life we knew.

CALLED TO RENEW

Parish Goal: $2,475,000.00

Amount Pledged: $2,958,421.68

Amount Pledged Over

Goal:

$483,421.68

Amount Paid: $479,188.29

Amount Paid (Under) Goal: ($1,995,811.71)

Stewardship of Giving

*Note: New budget not final.

Dear Friends: As we cautiously enter 2021, we are reminded that nothing but God’s saving grace is promised. Looking back, last year was an exceptionally

difficult year. Looking ahead, let us be the light in the darkness living in and offering hope. As intentional disciples we are committed to being a neighbor to others; actively doing what is right, standing up for what is right and just, actively servicing and supporting others with grace and dignity. While we are restricted from travel in an effort to save lives, I invite you to join me on an imaginary journey. Welcome aboard Flight 2021, God is our Captain and I am your flight attendant. We are preparing to take off in to the New Year! Please make sure that your attitude blessings are secured and locked in the upright position. All self-destructive devices should be turned off at this time. All negativity and discouragement should be stored away. We have removed the excess baggage that has been flying with us on Flight 2020 and are hopeful that our flight to our future destinations will be a smooth one. Should we lose altitude under pressure and turbulence during flight, please reach up and pull down a prayer. Prayers will automatically be activated by faith. Once your faith is activated, you can assist other passengers. Remember…there is no return policy on time, so make every minute count! The New Year offers each of us 365 blank pages, so write the most beautiful chapter of your life with God as your guide! We have been cleared for take-off! Wishing you good health, happiness, and the light of Christ in 2021. May your heart always be the temple of the Holy Spirit. May the Peace and Spirit of Christ reside within you and your home. And may your encounter with others, at home, in your neighborhood and/or community, radiate the face, voice and spirit of God throughout the year. Keep the faith!

Happy New Year from the Operations Staff! Please join us in wishing Luke Leonard Godspeed. Luke’s last day with us was December 14 as he focuses on completing his undergraduate degree and exploring what God is calling him to do.

All the best for a bright future! We will miss you!

https://www.saintkateriparish.org

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OUTREACH

Building a strong parent-teen relationship As pandemic lockdowns continue, parents and teenage children are spending more and more time together. It is not always easy to connect with teens, because they often feel their parents do not understand them and prefer to confide in their friends instead. Nevertheless, the time at home offers an opportunity for parent-teen relationships to evolve and for trust to grow in developmentally appropriate ways. Teens need the guidance and support of a parent as an important balance to the permissive understanding of a “friendship” relationship. As children become teenagers, parental authority does not diminish, but may be better served by involving the teens in a dialogue about rules and limits. For more information on building relationships with your teenagers, visit https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

The Women’s Guild Mecca and Beyond collections for January are canned proteins.

As we continue with uncertainty about when we will be able to meet in person, we have altered our meeting schedule.

Our next three meetings are FEBRUARY 18, APRIL 15, and JUNE 17. Please note there is no January meeting.

If you have any questions or need help setting up to join us on Zoom, please contact Mary K at (818) 314-0896.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD WEEKEND Rachel's Vineyard Retreat weekend on January 29-31, 2021 for Healing after Abortion

Rachel's Vineyard retreat is for men and women struggling with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. The retreat is designed to help participants work through repressed grief and anger in a safe, nonjudgmental setting and come to acceptance, healing, and hope for the future. Developed in the Roman Catholic Tradition, it utilizes spiritual exercises and rituals to help grieve the loss of unborn children and to accept God’s forgiveness. All inquiries and registrations are confidential. Weekend will be held at Poverello of Assisi Retreat Center, San Fernando, CA Cost: $250.00 per person. For confidential registration or more information please call or email: Roseanne Becker (661) 510-8258 rachelsvineyardscv@gmail.com or see website at www.rachelsvineyard.org

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Join the 2021 OneLife LA Virtual program on January 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm to connect together in prayer and celebration.

OneLife LA speakers, community partners, and musicians will bring the Joy of Life into your home during the one-hour program, presented by OneLife hosts Marcella and JC.

Register for OneLife LA 2021 and you will receive information on joining our virtual event.

https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/mailto:rachelsvineyardscv@gmail.comhttp://www.rachelsvineyard.org/http://www.onelifela.org/register

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FAITH FORMATION

THE HEALING PRAYER TEAM

Zoom meetings every Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Orientation: January 27 Starting date: February 3, 2021

Join us as we continue our spiritual journey following the teachings of Our Lord, Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.

This is a 12-week course based on the study series, The Beatitudes: Discovering the Heart of Jesus. The study book is published by Magis Women which uses verses from the Holy Bible, the Catholic Catechism, and the writings of Fr. Robert Spitzer. Allow two weeks to order your study book. Contact Micheline Slinkard at: slinking@aol.com for details.

Tuesday Night Bible Study

The Study of Matthew

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

New times, new ways of getting together. There is no cost. We will be using FORMED, The Gospel of Matthew. We watch a half hour video and read the assigned scripture on our own. On Tuesday evening, we get together for a Zoom meeting for questions and answers. This is a nice opportunity to stay active in our faith and remain in fellowship with one another. If you're interested, contact Michele Wischnack for information and the Zoom link at Michele.biblestudysk@gmail.com

NEW VIA ZOOM

Women’s Bible Study

Tuesday mornings 9:00—10:30 am

The Women’s Bible Study team is excited to invite you to join us for The Search! If you feel like you need to hit the reset button on your spiritual life, reignite the fire in your soul, or if you're longing to reconnect with others on a deeper level, please join us for this provocative look into life's most enduring questions. Why are we here? What am I searching for?What is my purpose? What happens when I die? For further information email: saintkateri.womensbiblestudy@gmail.com Sessions will begin on Tuesday, January 26, 9:00 am-10:30 am, via Zoom Cost: Study Guides $10 For questions, please call or text Amy Kruger at (515)782-2244 or Lori Hanlon at (661)877-5271

Adult Confirmation - 2021 Adults, 18 and over, who have never received the Sacrament of Confirmation are invited to begin preparation for this year’s celebration of the Sacrament. Online classes begin on Thursday, January 14 from 7:30-9:00 pm. You may register on the Parish website. If you have questions, please contact Ana Cape at (661) 254-2347

Would you like to enrich your faith? Starting February 4 at 7:00 pm join a (Zoom) Endow Study: “Aquinas for Beginners, Part 1”. Please contact Linda Leigh for further information: lpl41558@msn.com

Pope St. John Paul II said, “the Church has been justified in consistently proposing St. Thomas as a master of thought and a model of the right way to pursue theology.” Here we explore what Aquinas has to teach us about the virtues and theory and the essential purpose of the living the moral life as Catholic women.

https://endow-groups.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/aquinas-for-beginners-part-1

mailto:slinking@aol.commailto:Michele.biblestudysk@gmail.commailto:saintkateri.womensbiblestudy@gmail.commailto:lpl41558@msn.comhttps://endow-groups.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/aquinas-for-beginners-part-1https://endow-groups.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/aquinas-for-beginners-part-1

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FAMILY FAITH FORMATION

Please watch our website, our Facebook page and the bulletin page for updates

Questions? Please contact us at: Phone: (661) 296-6945

ext. 7903 - Mindy Irwin, Family Formation Coordinator mirwin@saintkateriparish-scv.org Ext. 7902 - Catherine Cardenas, Administrative Assistant ccardenas@saintkateriparish-scv.org ext. 7901 - Elisabel Castillo-Lozano, Minister of Organization and Hospitality e.castillo-lozano@saintkateriparish-scv.org

FAITH FORMATION PHONE CALL HOURS ONLY Monday: 1:30 to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 1:30 to 5:00 pm

Gospel Reading

John 1:35–42

John the Baptist

recognizes Jesus as the Lamb of God, and

Jesus receives his first followers.

Families Help One Another to Know and Follow Jesus

In today’s Gospel we learn about one of at least two family relations that appear among Jesus’ first disciples. Andrew is the brother of Simon, whom Jesus renames Peter. In next week’s Gospel, we will learn about the brothers James and John, the sons of Zebedee. We know from the letters of Paul and other witnesses to the early Church that it was a common occurrence for an entire household to be baptized together. From the very beginning of the Church, families helped one another to know and follow Jesus. We hope and pray that this continues to be true in our family life.

Before your family gathers, look around your house and gather some items that your family might have that remind you of your faith. Perhaps you have a cross or crucifix displayed in your home, a statue of Mary, or statues or other art depicting saints.

In today’s Gospel we learn about how Andrew led his brother, Simon, to Jesus. Read today’s Gospel, John 1:35-42.

In our family life, we also help to lead one another to Jesus. Talk together about the items that you gathered, discussing what these items mean to you and how you might use them during the day for prayer. Pray that your family will continue to help one another grow in our faith in Jesus. Pray together the Glory Be to the Father. Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B Loyola Press

Registration for Family Faith Formation - Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion for the 2021-2022 Year will begin in March.

Questions? Please contact: Elisabel at e.castillo-lozano@saintkateriparish-scv.org or Mindy at mirwin@saintkateriparish-scv.org Catherine at ccardenas@saintkateriparish-scv.org

http://saintkateriparish.org/index.php/en/https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/prayer/traditional-catholic-prayers/prayers-every-catholic-should-know/glory-be-to-the-father-doxologyhttps://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/second-sunday-of-ordinary-time-b-sunday-connection/https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/second-sunday-of-ordinary-time-b-sunday-connection/mailto:e.Castillo-Lozano@saintkateriparish-scv.org

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YOUTH MINISTRY

Life Teen message from Kelly Dunnahoo Christmas is over. Today is the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. But, wait a minute – what happened to the First Sunday of Ordinary Time? Well, we never actually have a First Sunday of Ordinary Time because we always celebrate either Epiphany or the Baptism of the Lord on that day and a Feast Day always supersedes a Sunday of Ordinary Time. How’s that for a nice piece of Catholic trivia? As we continue through this liturgical year, we will hear a lot from the Gospel of Mark, although today’s Gospel reading is a very important one from the Gospel of John – the calling of the disciples. I always find it amazing that the disciples followed Jesus so willingly. We don’t know the details of their conversations with Jesus, but it only took a few hours for them to realize that He was the Messiah. In another account, James and John were helping their father mend their fishing nets when Jesus came along and asked for them to follow Him. So they just left their father with all of the work and decided to follow this stranger around instead! There must have been something very compelling about being in the presence of Jesus. Something that is not related in the Gospel stories. Although, is that very surprising since Jesus is God? I wonder what I would have done in that situation. Would I have recognized the Messiah or would I have just thought he was some sort of odd person that I should disregard? We are fortunate today that we have received the gift of the Holy Spirit through baptism and the theological virtue of faith that comes along with it. Our hearts have been prepared to receive the Word of God. God is continually calling us. We know who He is. We just have to answer His call. He is calling us to follow Him. We are called to be a new creation, reject sin, and further His Kingdom through our words and actions. Sadly, too many people reject that call either explicitly or implicitly. An explicit rejection is one in which someone knowingly rejects God and His invitation to follow Him. An implicit rejection is a bit harder to understand and one that we all fall into from time to time. Do we make ourselves so busy that we don’t have time for God? Do we not trust in His promises? Are we more fascinated by sinful things than by holy things? Self-reflection is important. I encourage you to reflect on these questions and answer them honestly to yourself. If you answer yes to these or similar questions, don’t be alarmed. Instead, be grateful for a God that loves you more than you can ever understand and who wants you with Him for eternity. A God that will help you overcome these things, if you ask for His help. Life Teen is a community for teenagers where we help each other, through support and prayer, to follow God’s call. Unfortunately, we are not able to meet during the pandemic. However, the adult volunteers remain committed to supporting our teenagers whenever possible. If you would like to pray with two of the adult volunteers, please e-mail me at kdunnahoo@saintkateriparish.org and I will set up a Zoom meeting for you.

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OUTSIDE PARISH NEWS AVAILABLE RESOURCES

RESOURCES IN PARISH AND COMMUNITY AA Need a “Meeting”? See website at www.lacoaa.org AL-ANON CHECK FOR LIVESTREAM MEETINGS! Need a “Meeting”? See website at www.alanonla.org NA Need a “Meeting”? See website at: https://scana.todayna.org/areamtgs.html ACCW - Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Carol Westlake 263-0435, www.CatholicWomenLA.org ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP Oakmont of Santa Clarita Every 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm 295-2025 BATTERED WOMEN’S HOTLINE 259-4357 CHILDREN’S BUREAU FAMILY FOSTER CARE & ADOPTIONS 208-4212, All4kids.org LOS ANGELES CATHOLIC ALUMNI CLUB –Activities for ages 25 and up - many members are 40 and older. Mark Arnesen (818) 772-0727 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Anthony & Lynn Fernandez (818) 383-6399 PARENTS OF GAY, LESBIAN, OR BISEXUAL CHILDREN Tim Lynskey 313-1804 PROJECT RACHEL - Hope After Abortion (626) 398-6100 RETROUVAILLE—John & Donna Bigler at 816-6677 or (800) 470-2230 SantaClarita@RetroCA.com RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS 478-5118, www.recovering-couples.org SEPARATED, DIVORCED, WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP Jocelyn 259-4104 and Burt (818) 425-4348 SCV PREGNANCY CENTER 255-0082, www.LifeSupporter.org SINGLE MOTHERS OUTREACH 288-0117

Pray the Prayer to the Holy Spirit Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you will renew the face of the earth.

Regina Caeli Academy, Catholic, Classical, University-Style Hybrid, Pre K-12 is coming to the Santa Clarita Area in Fall 2021. Check out RCA's website to learn more -www.rcahybrid.org - For enrollment info contact RCA City Coordinator Joe Vaeth at joseph.p.vaeth@gmail.com (661) 523-9797.

Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit you have taught the hearts of your faithful.

In the same Spirit, help us to relish what is right

and always rejoice in your consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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