Parish Office…………………………...365-8573 Angie Scott, Secretary/Bookkeeper After hours emergency # .......... 378-4681 Catholic Faith Formation .......... 365-8573 Renae Magana, Coordinator

Formacion de fe para ninos……..365-8573 Rene Magana, Coordinador

Youth Ministry ......................... 365-8573

Grupo de Jovenes ..................... 365-8573

RCIA ......................................... 365-8573 Fr. Eric Flores, Coordinator

RICA ......................................... 365-5303 Yolanda Alvarado, Coordinador

Baptism Preparation Class ........ 365-8573 1st Tuesday of each month Mike Spence, Coordinator

Clase de preparación para el bautismo 2do jueves de cada mes Hector Rubio, Coordinador…..276-4694

Parish Nursing Ministry ............ 524-4092 Sandy Downing, Parish Nurse

Sacred Heart Thrift Store .......... 365-5853 2652 Gateway Drive, Anderson Maria Gonzales, Manager

Parish Gift Shop ........................ 347-1985 Kathy Weiss, Coordinator

Anderson Cottonwood Christian Assistance 2979 East Center St. Anderson, 365-4220 Open Tuesday & Friday, 10am—2pm

Northern Valley Catholic Social Service 2400 Washington Ave. Redding…241-0552 Knights of Columbus ................ 244-2242 Jim Duval, Grand Knight

ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sacred Heart Church

3141 St. Stephens Drive, Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30PM (English) Sunday Mass: 10:00AM (English)

12:00 (Spanish) Weekday: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8AM

Confessions: Saturday: 3PM

St. Anne Church 3415 Main Street

Cottonwood Sunday Mass: 8:15AM

JANUARY 6, 2018

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

Website: sacredheartparish.com • email: sacredheartanderson@outlook.com

Rev. Eric Flores, Parochial Administrator

Deacons: Rich Valles • Jesus Madrigal

Michael Evans (retired) • Anthony Short (retired)

Secretary/Bookkeeper: Angie Scott

FROM THE PASTOR

Coming soon... My Parish App

Hope. Love. Vision. Joy. Promise. Life. Peace. Truth. Goodness. Beauty.

These words describe God’s Church. Each of these words speaks volumes of God’s Good News and the person of Christ, who gave humanity the best story ever told—and gave His Church the task of sharing that story. This story touches the deepest needs of the human person. Yet, as of late, we have struggled to share the story where people are listening. The rapid pace of advancement in communications has left too many parishes in a different place than parishioners.

With myParishapp, Diocesan Publications has set out to establish a means of connecting parishes and parishioners, at the forefront of technology. The people with the best story should have the best means of communicating it. This is our goal. To be a bridge for parishes, and in effect, to foster Catholic Life Every Day. To do this we set the bar at the top. We aren’t just launching a new app. We are launching a new experience by which parishioners connect to parishes and vice versa. A new and better experience involved breaking out of the mold and rethinking ease-of-use, accessibility, user interaction and customization in a way that allows technology to complement the user’s faith life.

This resulted in an app experience that is both new and familiar.

FREE TO USE AUTOMATIC UPDATES OF PARISH LIFE TO YOUR PHONE

VERY INTERACTIVE FOR BOTH PRACTICAL AND SPIRITUAL WEL BEING Download Saturday & Sunday: January 12 & at all the Masses

WEEKLY NEWS

MASS INTENTIONS JAN. 5TH—13TH

Saturday Jan. 5th 4:30pm

Sunday Sunday Sunday

Jan. 6th Jan. 6th Jan. 6th

8:15am 10:00am Noon

Sacred Heart Parishioners Carmen Sotomayor

Tuesday Jan. 8th 8:00am Marvel Wolf

Wednesday Jan. 9th 8:00am Barney & Clare Uphus

Thursday Jan. 10th 8:00am Donald Chambers

Friday Jan. 11th 8:00am Nick Masellis

Saturday Jan. 12th 4:30pm

Sunday Sunday Sunday

Jan. 13th Jan. 13th Jan. 13th

8:15am 10:00am Noon

Sacred Heart Parishioners Santiago Magana

PRAYER CONCERNS

Vera Lara, Vince Lara, Marlene Lara, Bill Silva, Lisa West, Rita Duivenvoorden, Miranda Weise, Alverta Snider, Carolyn Greenwood, Trista Becker, John Williams, Helen Presidio, Rina Ford, Clementine Mills, Jim Weirick, Ilene Duval, Tillie Duval, Dawn Drinkwater, Carol Andrews, Katie Lewis, Martha Hitchcock, Kevin Rezak, Angelo Costanzo, Mary Rowe, Ross Clark, Jay Burns.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

Collection Summary

December 8/9: $5,945 December 15/16: $4,358 December 22/23: $4,369 Christmas: $7,510

For fiscal year 2018– 2019

Budgeted for Collections: $280,000 Total for 26 weeks: $148,751 weekly Goal: $5,385

Average Weekly Collection: $5,721

Second Collection

Our Second Collection next weekend is for our Maintenance and Improvement Fund. This collection helps keep our parish buildings and grounds in good working order and looking so good. Thank you for your continued generosity.

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Congratulations the five children from our CFF family that will receive the sacrament of Baptism next Sunday! We look forward to watching and supporting you on your faith journey!

May God’s grace and blessings that you receive on your Baptism, guide you throughout your life. May this holy occasion bring with it lots of joy and happy memories. “May the Lord give His angels charge over you, to guide you in all your ways”. Psalm 91:11 Don’t forget: We return to class after the Christmas break this Wednesday, January 9th. Our next Sacrament Parent meeting will be held January 23rd.

CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME

St. Joseph Church will be hosting “Come Home for Christmas” starting Tuesday January 8th at 7:00pm in the meeting room rear parking lot. For more information, please call the Parish Office 222-3424.

2018 CONTRIBUTION RECORDS

If you will need a copy of your 2018 Contribution Statement from the parish for your taxes, please call the parish office. We will mail you a copy.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Married Couples: This New Year, make a Resolution to make your marriage the best it can be by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next Marriage Encounter Weekends: Feb 15-17 in Sacramento, CA and Apr 5-7 in Reno, NV. For more information and/or to register for a Weekend, visit our website at: https://www.sacramentowwme.org or contact Terry & Janet at 916-489-3464 or email us at applications@sacramentowwme.org.

Get ready…our 2019 Crab Feed is just around the corner. It will be held on Saturday, February 9h. Cost: $45 per person crab only; $35 per person prime rib only; and $55 per person surf & turf. Order forms have been mailed out and

tickets are currently on sale at the parish office. As always, reservations can be made for groups of 4 or more. If you need an order, please call the parish office, 365-8573. Raffle Prizes Needed: If you can donate a gift basket, service item, “weekend getaway”, new lawn equipment, BBQ, fire pit, patio furniture, gift certificates, etc., we can use them for our Crab Feed Raffle!!! Just bring them by the parish office by Feb. 6th. All donations are tax deductible.

CRAB FEED

WEEKLY NEWS

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY

The visit of the Magi occurs directly before the story of the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt. Matthew’s Gospel tells a version of Jesus’ birth that is different than the one in Luke. Of the actual birth of Jesus, Matthew tells us little more than, “When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod . . . ” The story of the census is found only in Luke’s Gospel, but we hear about the visit of the Magi only in Matthew’s Gospel. We know little about the Magi. They come from the East and journey to Bethlehem, following an astrological sign, so we believe them to be astrologers. We assume that there were three Magi based upon the naming of their three gifts. The Gospel does not say how many Magi paid homage to Jesus. In Matthew’s Gospel, they represent the Gentiles’ search for a savior. Because the Magi represent the entire world, they also represent our search for Jesus. We have come to consider the gifts they bring as a foreshadowing of Jesus’ role in salvation. We believe the meaning of the gifts to be Christological. Gold is presented as representative of Jesus’ kingship. Frankincense is a symbol of his divinity because priests burned the substance in the Temple. Myrrh, which was used to prepare the dead for burial, is offered in anticipation of Jesus’ death. The word Epiphany means “manifestation” or “showing forth.” Historically several moments in Christ’s early life and ministry have been celebrated as “epiphanies,” including his birth in Bethlehem, the visit of the Magi, his baptism by John, and his first miracle at Cana. Bless Your Door on Epiphany The gospel tells us that the magi found Christ “on entering the house.” The door to your home is a holy threshold. You can bless those who come in and go out by inscribing above the door in chalk the first two numbers of the year: 20+C+M+B+the last two numbers of the year, 19. Tradition tells us that the letters stand for the names of the magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Adolph Adam points out that it may also mean “Christus mansionem benedicat” or “May Christ bless this dwelling.” It’s appropriate to bless your door in January—janua means “door” and the first month is the door to the new year. After inscribing the doorway, say this prayer:

God of Bethlehem and Cana, God of Jordan’s leaping waters, in baptism you bring us into your family.

You wed us and embrace us as your beloved. May we fill this place with kindness to one another, with hospitality to guests, and with abundant care

for every stranger. By the gentle light of a star, guide home all who seek you on paths of faith,

hope and love. Then we will join the angels in proclaiming your praise: Glory in

heaven and peace on earth, now and forever. Amen.

FRONT ENTRANCE LANDSCAPING

We have just ONE planter left for sponsorship. It is

the Planter on the north side of church. The sponsorship is $1,500 and can be in memory of or in honor of someone or it can be to remember a special date.

Please talk to Fr. Eric or call the parish office

if you are interested in the sponsorship or would like more information.

PRO-LIFE EVENTS

Pro-Life Mass with Bishop Soto: On Tuesday, January 22nd at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Bishop Jaime Soto will celebrate the 12:10pm Mass in recognition of the 46th anniversary of the infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision which legalized abortion in our country. All the faithful are encouraged to attend.

Day of Prayer: All are asked to observe Tuesday, January 22nd as a day of fasting, prayer, penance, and works of charity. Works of charity are encouraged at food distribution centers, pregnancy centers, visiting the sick and shut-ins, and assisting at shelters for women and families in need.

Mark Your Calendar: 15th Annual Walk for Life West Coast 2019, Saturday, January 26th, Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco. For more information please go to www.walkforlifewc.com.

Redding’s 2nd Annual Pro-Life Walk: Please join us on Saturday, January 22nd for the 3rd Annual Pro-Life Walk in Redding. We will gather at 9:30 am at Redding City Hall. The walk will begin at 10:00am. We will walk on the sidewalks of Redding and end at Life Light Pregnancy Center. Please wear comfortable shoes, bright visible clothing, and bring peaceful pro life signs.

BASIC CATECHIST RENEWAL

Are you a catechist or lay minister in need of renewing your basic certification? The Office of Family and Faith Formation will be offering renewal opportunities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to continue learning about your faith.

January 19th, Church History. February 2nd, Sacred Scripture:

March 2nd, Interculturated Faith: These workshops will take place at Sacred Heart Parish, Anderson. For more information, please contact Renae Magana, 365-8573. To register, go to: https://catholic.formstack.com/forms/bcrenewal.

WEEKLY REFLECTIONS

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Mon. 1 John 3:22—4:6; Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 Tue. 1 John 4:7-10; Mark 6:34-44 Wed. 1 John 4:11-18; Mark 6:45-52 Thu. 1 John 4:19—5:4; Luke 4:14-22a Fri. 1 John 5:5-13; Luke 5:12-16 Sat. 1 John 5:14-21; John 3:22-30 Sun. Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP

“The Story of the Other Wise Man” by Henry Van Dyke was first published in 1895. It tells the fictional story of Artaban, a fourth wise man who began a journey to visit Jesus, the newborn King. Unlike his fellow Magi, he failed to make it there for the birth of Jesus because he kept pausing to help various people in need. In fact, it took him about 33 years of searching before his quest comes to an abrupt end when he is hit in the head with a falling roof shingle. His final breath takes place in Jerusalem near the place where Jesus is being crucified. As he lies dying, he hears the voice of Jesus telling him that the gifts he has given all along the way to “the least of these” he has actually given to Jesus himself. If you have never read this story or seen the made-for-television movie based on the tale, you really should seek it out. It is a story that reminds us of a profound truth: Jesus himself rests in the lives of all those around us in need. In the story, it was the wise man’s constant response to a stewardship call that prevented him from getting where he wanted to go. In the end, where he needed to go was more significant than where he thought he should go. If we live lives of generosity and graciousness, we may find ourselves on constant detours from the road on which we are traveling. It is in the detours and the unexpected circumstances of our journey that often times we find our true purpose in life. We think God is somewhere we must travel to, when in reality, God is closer than we think in the least likely of places. —Tracy Welliver, MTS

GOSPEL MEDITATION FOR JANUARY 6TH

“Behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.’” How strange to journey so far for perhaps so little. Of course the magi go to the capitol city. Of course they entreat with King Herod. Of course this is where they expect newborn royalty to be. But where is the child? “In Bethlehem of Judea,” the scribes say. And so the magi go on to what is yet another Christmas miracle. We don’t know where the magi met the Christ Child, but it cannot have been lavish. Perhaps it was the stable. Perhaps it was a small hovel Joseph had found to wait out the census. But it would have been the home of a laborer, worn and threadbare. Here, in this unassuming abode, the magi are still “overjoyed...they prostrated themselves and did him homage.” Have you ever gotten to the end of a great work and found the results to be underwhelming? How did you respond? Were you disappointed or elated at God’s providence and your upended expectations? The magi journeyed hundreds of miles over treacherous terrain to pay homage to royalty they have seen prophesied in the stars. They encountered an ordinary family displaced from their home. This Sunday, the magi are an example for us. Can we see God in the unexpected? Do we encounter Him in the person who doesn’t fit our expectations of propriety? Do we revere Christ’s presence in the poor? Or do we expect to meet God only in places of honor and esteem? This week, ask God for the grace to honor Him in the unexpected places and unassuming people. He is waiting for you!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

For Children/Youth: Why is it important to obey our parents? Why is it important to obey God? For Adults: How are you, too, called to our Father’s house?

WEEKLY CALENDAR: JANUARY 6TH—13TH

Sunday, Jan. 6 Monday, Jan. 7 Tuesday, Jan. 8 Wednesday, Jan. 9

8:15 a.m. Mass – St. Anne 10:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Formación de Fe de los niños 11:15 a.m. Choir Practice 12:00 p.m. Misa en Español

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

8:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Legion of Mary Mtg.

8:00 a.m. Mass 11:00 a.m. Rosary at Rosie’s Home 6:00 p.m. Children’s Faith Formation Classes

Thursday, Jan. 10 Friday, Jan. 11 Saturday, Jan. 12 Sunday, Jan. 13

8:00 a.m. Mass

8:00 a.m. Mass 11:00 a.m. Rosary at Oak River

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

3:00 p.m. Confessions 4:30 p.m. Mass

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

8:15 a.m. Mass – St. Anne 10:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Formación de Fe de los niños 11:15 a.m. Choir Practice 12:00 p.m. Misa en Español

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED