O P C M S We, the family of St. Angela Merici, a welcoming community with a rich heritage, live out our

Baptismal call to become the Body of Christ through Eucharist, Evangelization and Stewardship.

Parish Office Staff - Available By Appointment Only Fr. Peter Crivello, Pastor, Ext 22 Fr. Jerry McCormick, Pastor Emeritus Fr. Miguel Grajeda, Vicar General, Vicar for Priests, In Residence Deacon David Ford, Vice-Chancelor, Director of Pastoral Ministries Deacon Adam Woodward - Transitional Deacon Bookkeeper and Office Manager: Jeannette Marrujo, ext. 23 Director of Faith Formation and Liturgy Coordinator: Jordan Lewis, ext. 25 Director of Liturgical Music and Choir: Lana Poklad, ext. 26 SOAR and EM to the Homebound: Betsy Messman, ext. 24 Maintenance Manager: Tommy Gomez, ext. 27 Parish Secretary: Lorie Ford, ext. 20 Preschool Director: Heather Diaz, 831.372.3555

BAPTISM Call the Parish Office, 655-4160 FAITH FORMATION

K-8 Weekly Youth Classes, First Communion, Confirmation, Small Christian Communities

Contact: Jordan Lewis Jordan@stangelamerici.org

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INTIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) For those interested in becoming Catholic or

Completing their Sacraments of Initiation Call Barbara Wright, 277-9186

MARRIAGES Call the parish office 655-4160, ext. 20

*Begin instruction six months before the intended date of the wedding.

RECONCILIATION 9am - Saturday

By appointment only

Lighthouse at 9th Street, Pacific Grove, California 93950 Office 146 8th Street, Telephone 655-4160 Fax 440-7450

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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 31, 2021

The people were astonished at Jesus’ teaching, for he taught them as one having authority.

Mark 1:22

Who speaks for God? How can we determine which are authentic, authoritative expressions of God’s intentions, and which are false? Today’s readings explore the question of authority in distinct ways. In Deuteronomy, Moses prepares the people of Israel for his coming death, indicating that God will raise up a new prophet to guide them. Mark describes Jesus as God’s authentic voice, by the authority of his teaching and authority he commands over an unclean spirit. In both, authority comes directly from God. Authority comes from an intimate relationship with God and with God’s people. God’s spokesperson is one who teaches, protects, and heals the people loved by God. As always, there is great need today for leaders in our communities who radically trust God to work through them. Let us pray that each person who performs in a role of leadership may speak for God with an authentic voice.

Uniquely in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus’ public ministry begins with a direct confrontation with an unclean spirit.. Today’s Gospel passage reflects a recurring theme in Mark, that Jesus’ coming is part of a cosmic battle between God and evil forces. It was commonly believed that many spirits were present in the world, and some sought to control human beings. Mark asserts that in Jesus, God has come to rescue humanity, to free us form every form of bondage. In today’s passage, the unclean spirit does not surrender power quietly. After complaints, convulsions, and screams, the spirit finally departs. As we may witness in our own experience, that which binds us - fear, injustice, resentment - often departs only after a mighty struggle. Confronting anything “unclean” in our hearts, our institutions, or our society often involves a long journey toward freedom. May we sustain our efforts and our trust in God, during these struggles.

Moses assures Israel of God’s continued presence by promising a new prophet. Like Moses, the prophet will be raised up directly by God. But how to distinguish a true prophet from a false one? Many claim to speak for God. The task is complicated by the fact that often, true prophets make waves, cause trouble, and disturb how things are normally done. Many simply don’t want to hear what God is saying, because it threatens their privilege, comfort, or sense of identity. Like the Israelites in today’s reading, it can be hard for us to hear the voice of God. For God calls us out of all the ways we avoid opening our hearts to God and to others. And so, God raises up surprise prophets in daily life. These are all the people and events who summon us to fuller maturity in love and in faith. We are called upon to always be ready for the prophetic word that may emerge from God’s surprises.

GOD’S AUTHENTIC VOICE

RESCUE FROM BONDAGE

PROPHETS IN DAILY LIFE

Readings for February 1st - February 7th

Monday

Heb 11:32-40 Ps 31:20-24 Mk 5:1-20

Tuesday The Presentation of the

Lord; Blessing of Candles

Mal 3:1-4 Ps 24:7-10 Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]

Wednesday St. Blaise, St Ansgar, Blessing of Throats

Heb 12:4-7, 11-15 Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a Mk 6:1-6

Thursday

Heb 12:18-19, 21-24 Ps 48:2-4, 9-11 Mk 6:7-13

Sunday

Jb 7:1-4, 6-7 Ps 147:1-6 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 Mk 1:29-39

First Friday St. Agatha

Heb 13:1-8 Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9 Mk 6:14-29

Saturday St. Paul Miki and

companions

Heb 13:15-17, 20-21 Ps 23:1-6 Mk 6:30-34

Our parish community is praying for:

Saturday, January 30th - 5:00pm +Sr. M. Josine Brabec, B.V.M. - Marianne Powers +Paula Mullen - Paula MacAlpine (daughter) +Eileen Klein - Small Christian Community Sunday, January 31st - 10:00am +Peter, Angela, Eleanor & Jack Balesteri +Jesse Villalobos - Bobbie Morrison +Fatima Silva - Joe & Lucille Silva +Eileen Klein - Marjorie McClure Tuesday, February 2nd - 11:30am For all St. Angela Merici Parishioners & their Families Wednesday, February 3rd - 11:30am For all first responders, medical personnel & researchers Thursday, February 4th - 11:30pm Marianne Powers - “Another 80 year old” +Teresa Parra - Family Saturday, February 6th - 5:00pm Marianne Powers Diana Cryan - Family +Ray Aiello - Family Sunday, February 7th - 10:00am +Peter, Angela, Eleanor and Jack Balesteri +Reverend Peter Dat Vu, O. Cist. +Gladys Olvis - Paula MacAlpine +Wally Nakagami - Paula MacAlpine

Week of January 30th - February 7th Please keep in your weekly prayers

Alexander, Rachael & Family, Stacy Andrews, Jackie Ayer, Tony Ayers, David Avnaim,

Susan Barron, Jessica Burgos, Salome Cabral, Usha Canning, Greg Cardwell, Gabrielle

Canadas, Delia Cohen, Tony Cohen, Peg Gerba, Alfonso and Rosalia Grajeda,

Sandy Kalinowski, Judy Angelica Marrujo, Oscar Mena, Eloina Mendoza, Elizabeth Page,

Carolyn Schenk, Norinne Shively, Mary Telles, Clara Torres, Christian Vaughn,

Joan Virgo

The 2021 Daily Mass Intention Record Book

is open for Mass Intentions! This is a New Year; thus, an opportunity to give the unique gift of prayer in remembrance of someone who has

died, a birthday, anniversary or someone in need of prayer.

Call the parish office 655-4160

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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 1:00 - 2:00pm Thursday, January 4th, 2021 1:00 - 2:00pm

We invite you to join our inspirational zoom meetings, where we will explore the lives of Old Testament characters. Their example helps us live in the present by learning from people of the past. Yes, we will sing

too – some old and new songs. Our meetings are open for all. We have books in the office. For more information, contact Lana@stangelamerici.org

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Do you need some assistance with shop-ping, picking up of items or materials; or just about anything in which you could use some assistance? Please feel free to view our website and/or to contact a Knight of Columbus. (408) 460-1376.

Knitters & Crocheters! Looking for a new project? We've had an abundance of infant baptisms recently and will need to replenish our supply of baby blankets in the next few months (you have time!), as well as find new volunteers. The parish presents the gift of a baby blanket to parish families who have an infant receiving the Sacrament of Baptism. If you would like to help by knitting or crocheting a white baby blanket, please contact Bobbie Morrison, 394-1924 for further information.

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