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This Sunday, Jesus reminds us that "the harvest is abundant but the laborers are few." As Catholic disciples, we are the labor-ers that the Master is send-ing. All around us are op-portunities to share the love

and mercy of Jesus Christ - our homes, our workplaces, our neighborhoods, even our faith communities! Lest we feel unequipped for the task, Jesus gives us some advice. "Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals." We might not have a theology degree or training in public speaking, but that doesn't mean we can't share the Gospel. The power of God is at work in simplicity. The disciples went forth with nothing as a reminder to trust in the Providence of God. Say a little prayer that God will speak through you and has a need for your gifts, just as you are. "Do not move about from one house to another." So much of the life of Jesus was about relationships. He modeled this attitude by journeying with his disciples. Here he makes the same recommendation to them, to remain with the same family for their entire stay in the town. Break bread with others. Invite them to coffee or a game night in your home. Sharing your faith isn't just about saying the right thing, but loving well over time. "The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off." Sometimes we want to help someone, but for whatever reason, they don't receive it well. Sometimes people aren't interested in our efforts to invite them deeper into faith. When rejection happens, don't carry it with you. Don't let it over-burden your heart. Rejoice that you share in the mission of Christ, and keep on loving the next person he places in your path!

The St. Didacus Mental Health Ministry invites you to a

“Care—Prayer—Support” Gathering Sunday, July 7th 7:00pm—7:45pm

in the Parish Hall The gathering will include: Prayer and shar-ing. They will also have information on vari-

ous agencies that can help with whatever you or a loved one are encountering. All are welcome.

St. Benedict, Abbot

Feast Day Thursday, July 11th

Benedict’s name means “blessed.” His most famous mon-astery, Monte Cassino, has been destroyed and rebuilt three times. His monks follow the motto Ora et labora, which means “Pray and work.”

Benedict was born in Nursia, Italy, about 480. His parents were wealthy, so they sent him to Rome to be educated. When he was about 17, he decided to become a hermit. He was disgusted with the wild life of the students. With the help of an old monk, Benedict found a cave on Mount Subiaco about 50 miles south of Rome. He lived there for three years. Men recognized his holiness and joined him.

Sometime around 529, Benedict led a group of monks farther south, where they built Monte Cassino. He wrote his Rule based on Scripture. The monks’ first duty was liturgical prayer. The Benedictine monasteries that spread over Europe became centers of learning, agriculture, hospitality, and medicine. Benedict’s monks created illuminated manuscripts. They helped repair the damage caused by the barbarian in-vaders. Benedict probably died in 547. In art, he is usually shown with his Rule. In 1964, Pope Paul VI named him patron of Europe.

2019 National Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

Next weekend, we will be taking up a special collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, which is responsible for providing a full range of pastoral ministries available in all US

dioceses to those serving in the US Armed Forces. The AMS receives no funding from the US Government or the US Military and must rely principally on private donations to fund an annual operating budget of over $8.2 million. There are special enve-lopes for this collection in the pews. Take one home today and return it next week. For more info visit, www.milarch.org.

Jesus tells his disciples, "I am sending you like lambs among wolves." Getting people to see the truth about who they are is not always easy or welcomed. Some people want to believe that they have life under control and they do not need any further advice, direction, or challenge from others. Being heralds of the Gospel means doing precisely that. We come with a message that is not always welcome or desired by our sis-ters and brothers. Yet, it is desperately needed. People need to be reminded of who they are, who God is, and the necessity of repentance for entering the Kingdom of God. It is not about what we want but what God wants. We are called to be peacemakers and laborers for justice and mer-cy. Are you willing to bring this challenging message to those who may be indifferent or even hostile to hearing it?

Don’t forget that the Altar Society is collecting gently worn and new shoes. Drop them off in the

shoe bin in the Parish Hall or at the school.

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Collection (Envelopes & Cash) for Sunday, June 30 $3,654

WEEKLY contributions NEEDED to cover general costs $7,370

(including salaries, administration, Faith Formation, utilities

taxes, operating expenses)

This week’s SHORTFALL —$3,716

Total registered parishioners 734

# of envelope users this week (supporting a majority of parish expenses) 108

Registered parishioners NOT using envelopes or contributing 626

Sunday, July 7 Location Mental Health Ministry 7:00pm Hall Monday, July 8 Location Knitting Group 2:00pm-4:00pm Hall Tuesday, July 9 Location Spanish Bible Study 6:30pm Hall Wednesday, July 10 Location Knights of Columbus 6:00pm Hall Thursday, July 11 Location Mental Health Ministry 7:00pm Hall Divine Mercy Group 7:00pm Hall Friday, July 12 Location Saturday, July 13 Location Confessions 3:30pm Church Eucharistic Adoration 3:30pm-5:00pm Church

Saturday……………….July 6 9:00AM………………….Tessa Anderson, Spec. Int. 5:00PM ……………..….†Wayne & Louise Bryant Sunday………………...July 7 8:30AM………………....†Fr. Al Ryan 10:00AM………………..People of St. Didacus 11:30AM……………….†Buenaventura Fernandez, †Sister Shaun Marie Larkin Monday………………...July 8 7:30AM………………….†Fr. Pierre Morant Tuesday………..…..…..July 9 6:00PM……………..…...†Helen Gerarda Leonard Wednesday……...........July 10 8:30AM .........................†Leonard Geschwender Thursday……………….July 11 7:30AM………………….†Teddy Matranga Friday………...………...July 12 7:30AM……………….…Marciana Alcazar, Spec. Int. Saturday……………….July 13 5:00PM ……………..….†Tomasz Ostrowski †Rosemarie Pipitone

Tony Allen Tessa Anderson Diann Bauer Dan Bauer Martha Becerra Bob Bellesi Herminia Brignoni Gail Cedercrans Fred Cepeda Irene Davis MaryLou De Luca Bob Demers Josie Demers Mick Donahue Cecelia Dueber Eileen Ford Daniel Galvan Susan Guenzel Anthony Flores Stan Hammack

Dolores Hansel Joseph Hastings Al Hunt Joanne Hunt Ponciano Jimenez Emily Johnson Paul Kasha Meri Kerekanich Kerekanich Family Genevieve Keyser Marilyn Kober Elizabeth La Costa Irene Lazo Juanita Lopez Paul Mansell Anthony Martinez Terrence McCabe Emma McPherson Dolores Mediano Peter Napolitano

Lupita Plascencia Judith Pratt Antonia Raya Betty Rios Dolores Robertson Victor M. Sanchez Shirley Scinocca Carol Schmidt Beverly Stemper Phillip Sturock Sue Walker Maria Winters Jean Woody Helen Yturralde Joan Venverloh Anna Zarate

P R A Y E R

L I S T And the special intentions

in our Book of Needs

Welcome to St. Didacus Parish! Sunday Masses Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 8:30am & 10:00am 11:30am in Spanish Daily Mass Mon., Thurs., Fri. 7:30am /Tues. 6:00pm/ Wed. 8:30am

Eucharistic Adoration Wed. 7:30am—8:30am / Saturday 3:30pm—5:00pm First Fridays 8:00am—9:00am Confessions—Saturdays 3:30pm or by appt. Baptisms: English: 1st Saturday each month. Spanish: 4th Saturday each month. Arrangements must be made 3 months in advance. Contact the Parish Office for information. Weddings: Arrangements must be made at least 9 months in advance. Please contact the Parish Office. Mental Health Ministry Direct Line: For emergencies call 911. For non-emergencies please call 619-940-6193.

Pastor, Rev. Enrique Fuentes The Parish Office is open 8am-noon, 1-5pm M-F

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help us meet our commitments.

What is St. Benedict’s Rule? The Rule of St Benedict is a book of precepts written for monks living in community under the authority of an abbot. Since about the 7th century it has been adopted with equal success by communities of women. During the 1500 years of its existence, it has become the leading guide in Western Chris-tianity for monastic living in community, both in Catholicism and (since the time of the Reformation) in the Anglican and Protestant traditions. The spirit of St Benedict's Rule is summed up in the motto of the Benedictine Confedera-

tion: pax ("peace") and the traditional ora et labora ("pray and work").

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environment. St. Didacus School focuses on the values that parents look for in quality education: superior academics, faith formation and

the building of character, and a safe and caring community where their child is accepted and respected by everyone. If you'd like more

information about sending your child to St. Didacus School, call them at 619-284-8730 or stop by during the week from 9am-1pm.

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Readings for the week of July 7, 2019 Sunday: Is 66:10-14c/Gal 6:14-18/Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33//Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Mt 10:24-33 Next Sunday: Dt 30:10-14/Col 1:15-20/Lk 10:25-37

Learn About the Priesthood

On Saturday, July 20, 2019 the Diocese of San Diego is hosting an Explorer Day for those men who are interested in exploring a possible vocation to the priesthood. The day will be held at St. Francis Center on the campus of the University of San Diego from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If living a life of service for Christ and the people of God is attractive to you, take ad-vantage of the opportunity to attend this upcoming Explorer Day. Pick up an application at the Parish Office or call Fr.

Lauro Minimo at St. Francis Center at (619) 291-7446.

Prison/ Jail Ministry

“For I was hungry and you gave me food…in prison and you visited me.” Are

you called to a special ministry, to visit our forgotten commu-nity members? Have you ever thought of visiting incarcer-ated adults and juveniles in our communities’ prisons or jails? The Office for Life, Peace and Justice will be conduct-ing two information and orientation sessions for Prison/Jail Ministry on Tuesday July 9th, 2019. Session #1 will be from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, and session #2 will be from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Both sessions will be in the Santa Clara Confer-ence Room at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 3888 Paducah Drive in San Diego. Both sessions are identical, and it is only necessary to attend one of the sessions. For further information please contact Robert Ehnow, PhD at

rehnow@sdcatholic.org or 858-490-8375.

Second Collection Today we’re taking up a second collection for our Building Improvement Fund. Thank you for your generous donations!

Knitters Wanted Do you knit or crochet? If you are interested in making items for the

homeless and others in need, come to the next get-together of the Knitting Group on Monday, July 8th from 2pm-4pm in the Parish Hall. If you can’t make it to the group meeting, you are still able to help by request-ing the patterns and completing the work at home. We have a lot of yarn to share, so no need to buy any. Call

the Parish Office for more information.

Baptism Classes for July English: Thursday, July 25th @ 7pm in the Parish Hall Spanish: Saturday, July 27th @ 10am in the Parish Hall Contact the Parish Office to register.

Mission San Diego presents the 47th Annual Festival of the Bells from 10:00 am to 9:30 pm on Saturday July 13th and from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday July 14th on the Mission Grounds. Festivities include an interna-tional food faire, games for kids, and Mission tours. The Heroes play for your dancing and listening pleasure on Satur-day evening. Mission Bells are rung at noon on Saturday and Blessing of the

Animals, an annual tradition, is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday. Admission is free. For more information, send an email to 250jubilee@missionsandiego.org or call the Parish Office at 619-283-7319 or visit the website www.missionsandiego.org They are located at 10818 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego 92120.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 29-August 2

A ROARING GOOD TIME!

Next Sunday the Divine Mercy Group will be selling Mexican food after all the Masses.

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Today we continue our armchair trip around the globe learning more about the Blessed Mother’s

appearances around the world and through the ages.

A Marian apparition is a reported supernatural appearance by the Blessed Virgin Mary. The figure is often named after the town where it is reported, or on the sobriquet given to Mary on

the occasion of the apparition.

Marian apparitions sometimes are reported to recur at the same site over an extended period of time. In the majority of Marian apparitions only one person or a few people report having witnessed the apparition. There are several well known appearances of our Blessed Mother, but there are many that are lesser known. There are many Marian apparitions have been thoroughly investigated and approved as valid by the Church. This is the story of one of those lesser-

known visits. This week’s stop: Leżajsk, Poland.

Our Lady of Leżajsk, Our Lady of Consolation

In 1578, a pious woodcutter, named Thomas Michalek, was startled by a bright light in the forest. Then a lady appeared to him and identified herself as the Blessed Virgin Mary. She asked him to build a church on that site. She said, “Thomas, I chose this place. Here my son will be loved and respected, and

whosoever shall call upon my intercession, will receive my blessing.”

Thomas was afraid, and he did nothing in response to this message and did not tell anyone. Our Lady appeared to him again and scolded him for not fol-lowing her instructions. After this, he did relate his story to his fellow villagers, but was afraid to approach the Bishop. He informed the authorities, who did not believe him. He was actually thrown into prison. He was subsequently released, and after the death of the curate who was against the vision, a

chapel was finally built by the parish priest.

In 1606, a larger shrine was built there thanks to the efforts of the local Bishop (Msgr. Potrokonski) and the support of the Polish King, Sigismund III. Later, the Bishop’s successor confirmed the authenticity of the apparitions. Pope Benedict XIV ordered that the image be crowned on

September 8, 1752.

About the Basilica of Our Lady of Leżajsk:

The Basilica is beautiful with many paintings and baroque architecture. The highlight, of course, is the image of Our Lady of Leżajsk (Our Lady of Consolation). It is the work of Fr. Erasmus in the late 16th Century. He had been the mayor there, but later, he joined the Order of Canons Regular, where

he became a priest.

O Mother of Consolation, help us to defend the dignity of every human person, their life and love, within ourselves and within our families.

O Gracious Mother, support us in fulfilling our mission in this modern world, be for us The Star of Consolation, The Smile of Forgiveness, and the Sun of Hope that leads us to everlasting Joy. O Mother we implore

You to intercede for us with Your Son. Amen.

“Let all the earth cry out to God with joy!”

Glorious God, your mercy extends through all crea-tion. Make us good and

generous stewards of the earth’s resources.

In the Gospel of St. Luke, the ancient practice of

hospitality—the custom of welcoming travelers or strangers into one’s home and estab-lishing relationships with them—becomes the prism through which Jesus’ disciples can view one another and others as valuable children of God. Luke repeat-edly focuses on the

ancient practice of hospitality, the custom of wel-coming travelers or strangers into one’s home while committing to provide them with protection and pro-visions. This custom functions as an effective bridge for evangelization and the unification of the early Church. Yet this custom is not a one-sided ministry for Jesus’ disciples: they are called to be both exem-plary hosts and exemplary guests as they carry out the ministry of Jesus in word and deed. Hospitality establishes a truly interdependent and reciprocal relationship that requires disciples, whether they are hosts or guests, to view the stranger as a valuable child of God. These Lukan hospitality texts remain relevant for Christians today. Even more than in the ancient world, we encounter travelers and strangers from vastly different regions and cultures. Some are traveling by choice (e.g., students and immigrants), while others travel by necessity (e.g., evacuees from natural disasters and refugees from war-torn re-gions). In Luke’s writings, we hear a call to extend hospitality to these strangers in creative ways. With the early Christians we should take wise steps to guard against those who might abuse generous hosts, but we may not neglect the Christian ministry of hospitality. As Jesus’ disciples, we should proac-tively seek to extend protection and provisions to strangers. As we do this, we may encounter God’s presence in the midst of our hospitality. We may well “entertain angels without knowing it.” Excerpt from Entertaining Angels: Hospitality in Luke and Acts by Andrew Arterbury, Assistant Professor of Christian Scriptures at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. To read the whole article, visit our website and look for the link.

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Bienvenidos a la Parroquia de San Didacus, si no se ha registrado, te invitamos…

Bienvenidos a la parroquia de San Di-dacus. Si vienes a Misa con regulari-dad a esta iglesia, te animamos a que te registras como parroquiano. Debes estar registrado en la parroquia para recibir cualquier Sacramento: bautismo, primera comunión, confirmación y matrimonio. Es fácil registrarse, solo tienes que completar la forma verde que esta a la entrada de la iglesia o a través del internet, imprima la hoja de registro y entréguela a la oficina parroquial.

Reunión de Voluntarios

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Martes 16 de julio 10 AM, salón parroquial

INSCRIPCIONES Las clases del catecismo comenzaran el miércoles 18 de Septiembre y termi-nan el miércoles 30 de Mayo, 2018.

Los jóvenes de 9° de High School que van a la escuela publica deberán anotarse para Confirmación I. Los jóvenes que ya cursa-ron el año pasado y que están en el 10 grado en la escuela católica pueden inscribirse para la Confirmación en el 2020. Las clases de jóvenes iniciaran, el martes 3 de septiembre 2019 de 6:30 a 8 PM. Si usted es mayor de 18 años y no tiene el bautismo, confirmación, primera comunión, puede inscribiese a las clases del Rito de Ini-ciación Cristiana para Adultos, las clases en español serán los miércoles a la hora del catecismo en la escuela y en ingles los jueves a las 7 PM en el salón parroquial. Las clases empiezan el 12 de septiembre 2019.

CONVIVENCIA Y CONVIVIO

HOY 7 DE JULIO

CONOZCA A SU COMUNIDAD Los invitamos a quedarse después de misa al con-vivio “Conozca a su Comunidad” y conocer mejor a su comunidad.

A veces nuestro mundo está lleno de una cierta me-lancolía, con todos los pro-blemas que captan nuestra atención y nos obligan, de alguna manera, a ser pesi-mistas. ¿Cómo es posible

alegrarse en un mundo como éste? Por si fuera poco, los problemas personales también están ahí. ¿Quién está libre de algún tipo de conflicto en su familia? ¿Quién no siente el peligro de la enfermedad y la muer-te de algún familiar? En contraste con esta realidad que, a veces, nos puede resultar asfixiante, las lecturas de hoy nos ha-blan de la alegría que provoca el ser portadores o re-ceptores de la Buena Nueva de la salvación. No hay que pensar que el mundo estaba mucho mejor en los tiempos de Jesús, tenian sus problemas graves. En este contexto es en el que Jesús envía a los setenta y dos discípulos, de dos en dos, a predicar la Buena Nue-va, a desear a todos la paz, a estar cerca de los enfer-mos y necesitados y a anunciar que el Reino de Dios esta cerca. Es un mensaje sencillo para los sencillos. Es un mensaje que es causa de alegría para los que lo trans-miten y para los que lo reciben. Como se ve en la pri-mera lectura en la que el profeta Isaías exhorta a los que les escuchan a alegrarse porque el consuelo de Dios está con ellos y la paz y la vida. Hoy somos nosotros, los receptores de ese mensa-je. Más allá de los desastres que hayamos podido cau-sar en nuestro mundo, Dios nos sigue ofreciendo la vida y la paz. “El Reino de Dios está cerca” y su palabra nos sigue deseando la paz. Como dice el Evangelio, en nosotros está la opción de acoger esa paz que nos viene de Dios o de rechazarla. Pero incluso en el caso de que la rechacemos, hemos de saber que de todas maneras el reino de Dios está entre nosotros. Pero también somos los transmisores del mensaje. Es el te-soro que Dios ha puesto en nuestras manos. Por eso nos gloriamos en Jesús y hacemos de él el centro de nuestra vida. Y, con nuestra propia vida, anunciamos la paz y la confianza en que Dios es capaz de recrear la vida allá donde nosotros seres humanos no hemos creado más que muerte.

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