MASS SCHEDULE

     St. James       (In English)

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM

11:30 AM & 6:00 PM

St. Leo Mission (In Spanish)

Sunday: 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM 1st Saturday (English): 8:00 AM

Daily Mass at St. Leo Mission

8:00 AM | Monday - Friday

Liturgy of the Hours at St. Leo Mission 7:30 AM | Monday - Friday

Eucharistic Adoration at St. Leo Mission 8:30 AM –8:00PM| Thursday

Communion Service at St. Leo Mission 6:45 AM | Monday - Friday

8:00 AM | Saturday

Reconciliation in Hall 3:30 PM | Saturday

or upon request

Baptism Call (858) 755-2545 *107

Marriage Preparation Call Parish Office

(858) 755-2545 ext. *112 9 months prior to wedding

St. James Church 625 S Nardo Avenue

Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-2545 | Fax: (858) 755-3845

St. Leo Mission 936 Genevieve Street

Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481-6788 | Fax: (858) 755-3845

www.stjamesandleo.org

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 24, 2017

Welcome Fr. Gerard Lecomte!

Fr. Gerard Lecomte! As of July 1, 2017 St. James-St. Leo Catholic Community has had new pastor, Fr. Gerard Lecomte, CJM. Fr. Gerard comes to us from St. John Eudes parish in Chatsworth, CA, where he had been the pastor for the past 6 years. Some may remember him from years past. For the last few months Fr. Gerard has been traveling to France and the Philippines. We warmly welcome Fr. Gerard to our parish community once again.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Turn to the LORD, who is generous in forgiving (Isaiah 55:6-9). Psalm — The Lord is near to all who call upon him (Psalm

145). Second Reading — Live your lives in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ (Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a). Gospel — The last will be first, and the first will be last (Matthew 20:1-16a).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Doris Bower Nora Cochran Stanley Cveykus Dcn. Al Graff James Jerde Maria McEneany

J.J. Moisa Jan Nelte Danny O’Sullivan Liam Spencer Elizabeth Usselman

We are happy to list the names of persons who need special prayers. Names will be listed for one month. Call (858) 755-2545 ext.*100 to add a name to the list. Please make sure you have permission from the person prior to calling.

Monday, September 25 ~ Katharine Martinez † Tuesday, September 26 ~ Anna Day † Wednesday, September 27 ~ Virginia Corder †

Thursday, September 28 ~ Rogelia Acosta † Friday, September 29 ~ John Tennant †

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

In our First Reading from the Book of Isaiah, God re-minds us that He does not think in the same way that we do. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts.” That is quite clear in our Gospel today from Matthew, which relates the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard.

In the Gospel parable, God (who is represented by the landowner ) does something which from our human perspective may seem unfair and unjust. What we must keep in mind is that the landowner did not treat anyone unfairly. He may have seemed more generous to some than to others, but again that is from our perspective.

We can be absolutely certain that God will never be unfair to us. The Lord may bestow greater blessings on others, some of whom again from our perspective may seem less deserving. God is a righteous God. Through stewardship we acknowledge that everything comes to us from God. All our blessings may seem to be more or less than we deserve, but if we are grateful for what we have and what we are, we will then recognize God’s generosity and His grace. The important thing to us should not be and cannot be whether we are first or last. What is central is that we are part of the Kingdom of God. That should be suffi-cient for us. We get into trouble when we conclude that God should think the way we do.

IS 55: 6-9; PS 145: 2-3, 8-9, 17-18; PHIL 1: 20C-24, 27A; MT 20: 1-16A

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32

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Amount Collected at Mass on

September 17, 2017— $12,744.45

Budgeted $20,150.00

What return shall I make to the Lord for all the Lord has given me — Psalm 116

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian Wednesday: St. Vincent de Paul Thursday: St. Wenceslaus; St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions Friday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels; Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset Saturday: St. Jerome

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Así como el cielo está muy alto por encima de la tierra, así son los caminos y los pensamientos de Dios sobre los nuestros (Isaías 55:6-9). Salmo — El Señor está cerca de todos los que lo llaman (Salmo 145 [144]). Segunda lectura — Cristo se magnificará a través de mí, sea que yo viva o que muera (Filipenses 1:20c-24, 27a).

Evangelio — Los últimos serán los primeros y los primeros serán los últimos (Mateo 20:1-16a). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Esd 1:1-6; Sal 126 (125):1b-6; Lc 8:16-18 Martes: Esd 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Lc 8:19-21 Miércoles: Esd 9:5-9; Tob:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lc 9:1-6 Jueves: Ag 1:1-8; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lc 9:7-9 Viernes: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 o Apo 12:7-12a; Sal 138 (137):1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Sábado: Zac 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lc 9:43b-45 Domingo: Ez 18:25-28; Sal 25 (24):4-9;

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REFLECION DOMINICAL En nuestra Primera Lectura del Libro de Isaías, Dios nos recuerda que Él no piensa de la misma manera que nosotros. "Porque mis pensamientos no son vuestros pensamientos." Esto es muy claro en nuestro Evangelio hoy de Mateo, que relata la Parábola de los Trabajadores en la Viña.

En la parábola del Evangelio, Dios (que es representado por el terrateniente) hace algo que desde nuestra perspectiva humana puede parecer injusto e injusto. Lo que debemos tener en cuenta es que el terrateniente no trató a nadie injustamente. Él pudo haber parecido más generoso a alguno que a otros, pero otra vez eso está de nuestra perspectiva.

Podemos estar absolutamente seguros de que Dios nunca será injusto con nosotros. El Señor puede otorgar mayores bendiciones a otros, algunos de los cuales nuevamente desde nuestra perspectiva pueden parecer menos merecedores. Dios es un Dios justo. A través de la mayordomía reconocemos que todo nos viene de Dios. Todas nuestras bendiciones pueden parecer más o menos de lo que merecemos, pero si estamos agradecidos por lo que tenemos y lo que somos, entonces reconoceremos la generosidad de Dios y Su gracia.

Lo importante para nosotros no debe ser y no puede ser si somos el primero o el último. Lo que es central es que somos parte del Reino de Dios. Eso debería ser suficiente para nosotros. Nos metemos en problemas cuando concluimos que Dios debe pensar de la manera que lo hacemos.

IS 55: 6-9; PS 145: 2-3, 8-9, 17 - 18; PHIL 1: 20C - 24, 27A; MT 20: 1-16A

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Martes: Santos Cosme y Damián Miércoles: San Vicente de Paul Jueves: San Wenceslao; San Lorenzo Ruiz y compañeros Viernes: Los Arcángeles Miguel, Gabriel y Rafael; Yom Kipur (festividad judía conocida como

Día del Perdón) comienza a la puesta del sol

Sábado: San Jerónimo

ADORACIÓN AL SANTISIMO Cristo te espera todos los Lunes en el Sacramento del Altar de 9:00am a 5:00pm en la Misión de San León Magno.

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Estas invitado todos los Jueves a participar en el grupo de oración de nuestra comunidad a las 7:00pm en la Misión de San León Magno.

MINISTERIO DE MATRIMONIOS El ministerio de matrimonios de nuestra comunidad te invita el tercer miércoles de cada mes a sus reuniones a las 7:00pm en San León magno. Ven con tu pareja.

OFICINA DE CATEQUESIS CERRADA DEL

1 DE SEPTIEMBRE AL 31 DE OCTUBRE

CATECISMO Ya Iniciamos el Catecismo, si aun no has registrado a tus niños lo puedes hacer el viernes a las 5:45pm en la Academia de San James. Todos los niños y jóvenes de 7 a 18 años que necesiten los 3 sacramentos de Bautizo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación, las clases comienzan el Jueves 9 de Noviembre en la Academia de San James a las 6:00pm.

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St. James Academy

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in your faith, so that in the power of the Holy Spirit you may be rich in hope. Roman 15:13

Hope means we are to open our arms and heart wide, listening and following wherever the spirit leads. In our prayer and support group all will have the opportuni-ties to talk, to share and to grow closer to our friend, Jesus. Come to the family prayer and support group at St. James. We meet the 4th Thursday of each month, 7 PM to 8:30 PM in the Ministry Center. Our next meeting is Thursday, September 28th. If you have a loved one with a mental illness please join us! For more information call Sandy at 858.729.8522, samurphy11@hotmail.com or Marie at 760.845.9033, marierevere@sbcglobal.net

Mental Health Ministry St. James Evening Bible Study "Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible" beginning Tuesday, October 17, for 8 weeks. Held in the parish hall from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The cost of the study workbook is $25 and preregistration is required. Signups are before and after Masses. Contact Pamela Smith at psmith@stjames-stleo.org for more information or to register. Let us know if you are interested in being a group facilitator, or can help with signups before/after Mass.

Mission Circle Detention Ministry ATTENTION ALL BAKERS!!

COOKIES FOR KAIROS!! WE NEED COOKIES!!! For many years, home-baked cookies have been an integral part of the Kairos prison ministry weekends at R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility in Otay Mesa. Last year, St. James provided over 650 dozen cookies for the effort! We will be collecting cookie donations again this year at all Masses (except 6:00 pm) October 14-15 for the upcoming Kairos weekend. Please package your frozen homemade cookies (no packaged or bar cookies; please indicate if they contain nuts) in clear, zip-lock freezer bags (so that they may be inspected at the prison). Package no more than two dozen per bag. Information or questions: Contact Dcn. Peter Hodsdon, 619-991-5311 or dcnpeterh@yahoo.com

First Annual SJA Movie Night- SING! All are welcome to attend a movie under the stars on Saturday, October 14th, 6:00-9:00 p.m.on the St. James Academy field. Invite your family, friends and neighbors. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets and low chairs. Movie snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. See you there!

My dear brothers and sisters,

As I am getting settled here in Tijuana, I am remembering your faces and thanking God for your warm friendship and thoughtful gifts. You inspire me to do good. I will continue to pray for you and your families. I am allowed visitors on any day, if I know ahead of time. May God bless you with His love and mine too.

Love, Leonor

SAN DIEGO CATHOLIC ADULT COMMUNITY

Sign up for weekly email updates at http://sandiegocac.org/

Contact Nancy Wesseln nancy@sandiegocac.org (858) 847-0724

Young Adults (20’s and 30’s)

JOIN US! October’s Calendar coming soon! Want to get involved? Contact: adam@sandiegocac.org

Adult Community (35+)

Sunday, September 24th, 6pm NEW "Great Works Club" we will be discussing "Paradise Lost" by John Milton RSVP for location! Do you have some classics on your book shelf you've been meaning to read, but just can't seem to find the time? Would you like to revisit something that you read as a student many years ago? We meet monthly on a Sunday evening to discuss a great work of theology, philosophy, or literature. Past meetings have included discussions on readings as varied as Augustine's Con-fessions, Don Quixote, Dante's Divine Comedy, Pride and Prejudice, The Federalist Papers, and Victor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning." If you are interested in joining us, or have any ques-tions, please contact Rochelle at rochelle.nolte@outlook.com

Friday, Sept. 29th, 6pm - 9pm ALL AGES INVITED! An evening of LIVE JAZZ! Pete Weis Trio, Ventana (Top of the Lexus Car Dealership),1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029 Contact: nancy@sandiegocac.org

SAVE THE DATES: Saturday, October 14th – Day trip to San Juan Capistrano Monday, October 16th – Theology “Uncorked” at St. James!

ACTIVE 60’s+! ATTENTION SINGLES – Join us TODAY! Sunday, September 24th, 5pm - 7pm SUNDAY SOCIAL at Roy's 8670 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92122 (Costa Verde Center) for Happy Hour "Aloha Hour" pricing!Contact: doreen@sandiegocac.org

October dates: (married/singles) Date coming soon - Monthly Happy Hour Saturday, October 28th Monthly Hike –to Julian!

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Share the Journey Forum Sponsored by St. James Social Justice Ministry

An information and education forum on current immigration topics including immigrant personal stories

Wednesday, October 18 • 7 - 8:30 pm St. James - St. Leo Catholic Community Parish Hall

PANELISTS San Diego Catholic Charities

North County Immigration and Citizenship Center San Diego Organizing Project Inc.

University of San Diego Legal Clinic

MODERATOR San Diego Catholic Diocese Media Asst. Director

Come join the Fight Against Hunger!

St. James & St. Leo

6th Annual Family & Friends

Food Packaging Event for Haiti and Tanzania Sponsored by Mission Circle

Sunday, October 8 1:00 – 3:00 PM

SJ Academy Playground

REGISTER NOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! Invite family & friends! Everyone from 3 years to

great grandparents can package food! To register, go to:

http://stjamesfpe2017.eventbrite.com (or click on the link on the Parish website)

Questions or need help registering? Contact Shirley Giese: giesemail@san.rr.com or

858.481.7672

New this year….bring food to help the hungry locally. At the event, volunteers are encouraged to bring

donations of non-perishable food and personal care items for the Encinitas Community Resource Center for

those in need locally.

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Gerard Lecomte, CJM, Pastor ..................................... 858-755-2545 ......................... frgerardcjm@stjames-stleo.org Rev. John H. Howard, CJM, Pastor Emeritus ...................... 858-755-2545 ….................... jhhcjm@stjames-stleo.org Rev. Ricardo Juarez Frausto, CJM ....................................... 858-755-2545 x *101 .............. frricardocjm@stjames-stleo.org Deacon Al Graff .................................................................... 858-452-3684 Deacon Peter Hodsdon ....................................................... 619-991-5311 .......................... dcnpeterh@yahoo.com Sr. Zita Toto, RGS, Coordinator St. Leo Mission ................. 858-481-6788 ........................ sisterzita@stjames-stleo.org Amy Martinez, Finance Manager ........................................ 858-755-2545 x *103 ............. amartinez@stjames-stleo.org Antonio Mendoza, Maintenance ........................................ 858-755-2545 x *109 ............. mendztony@stjames-stleo.org Bulletin ................................................................................. .............................................. bulletin@stjames-stleo.org Debbie Derderian, Office Manager ..................................... 858-755-2545 x *112 .............. debbie@stjames-stleo.org Gail Jilka, Secretary .............................................................. 858-755-2545 x *100 ............. gail@stjames-stleo.org Jannet Diaz, Director of Religious Education, Spanish ...... 858-755-2545 x *102 ............. jdiaz@stjames-stleo.org Kathy Dunn, Principal, St. James Academy……………….858-755-1777…………………kdunn@saintjamesacademy.com Pamela Smith, Director of Religious Education, English .... 858-755-2545 x *106 ............. ffc@stjames-stleo.org Patrick Villa, Youth Ministry Coordinator ........................... 858-755-2545 x *111 .............. pvilla@stjames-stleo.org Pauline Wright, Director of Music ....................................... 858-755-2545 x *300 ............ thepurplemusiclady@gmail.com Timothy O’Shea, Saints Thrift Store Manager .................... 858-755-0654 ........................ timothykoshea@yahoo.com Medical Program………………………………………… 858-259-9464 Dental Program…858-523--0710 Mission Circle………………………………………………858-792-0516

St. James—St. Leo Catholic Community is under the pastoral care of the Eudist Fathers, or Congregation of Jesus and Mary. We owe our name to Saint John Eudes who founded the Congregation in France in 1643. The Eudists currently operate in 15 countries, most of which are in the developing world. Evangelization, mainly with the poor and the youth, is our primary purpose, as well as formation to ministry in the

training of diocesan priests and lay ministers. Our motto is “To Serve Christ and His Church.” For more information visit: http://www.eudistsusa.org

Jannet Diaz has accepted the full-time position of Director of Religious Education (DRE) for St. Leo, as of November 1. In this role, she will continue to coordinate Faith Formation for Children, as well as oversee RCIA, adult faith formation, sacrament preparation. Jannet holds a B.A. in Religious Studies and is pursuing a Master’s in Pastoral Theology from Anahuac University.

Pamela Smith has accepted the full-time position of Director of Religious Education (DRE) for St. James, as of July 1. In this role, she will continue to coordinate Faith Formation for Children, as well as oversee RCIA, adult faith formation, sacrament preparation, and liturgical ministries. Pamela is pursuing a master catechetical certification at the Diocesan Institute.

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