28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 09 2021

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The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

After the rain it’s more summer this weekend. Music selections are below for this week’s readings. Masses are today at 4:30PM and tomorrow at 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 5:00PM.

Tomorrow’s 8:00AM Mass is streamed live at this link.

Fr. Emmanuel makes available his homily on his blog at this link.

A link to the weekly bulletin is here.
Music For The
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

This week the diocese has asked all parishes to start a three week session of “teaching masses.” Instead of the recorded message that we had last month, this month we will have three weeks of commentary before and during the Mass to teach us about the different parts of the mass. I hope we all learn something!

The choir is singing one new song (new to us, that is), ‘Servant Song’ by D. M. McGargill. You can hear a recording of it ahead of time at this link  https://youtu.be/Py8xUO7pOeY. The words to this song and all the others can be found in this attachment.

This week in the first reading we are told that the author preferred the spirit of wisdom to power and gold and in the Gospel, Jesus tells us that “It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God” and that all things are possible with God. This week’s song shares were inspired by those themes.

And of course we’re ending with the toe-tapper of the week:
‘Treasures in Heaven’ by the Carolina Boys Quartet
https://youtu.be/H22PDe7S-F4

Enjoy the music and have a great week! God bless.

Janis Cantú

A Walk Through Mass: Week 1

Oct 07 2021

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Our Eucharist Renewal Initiative moves into the next phase this Sunday with the start of “teaching Masses” that will run for three consecutive Sundays.

To deepen the understanding of the ritual actions of the Mass, the diocese has developed a step-by-step explanation of the Eucharistic liturgy. The explanation is presented within the framework of a meal, where we gather, we tell stories, we share a meal and we are sent renewed into world.

The explanation will be presented over three weeks:

Week 1 (Oct. 9-10) Gathering: Introductory and Concluding Rites. These have been combined to be covered in a single week.
Week 2 (Oct. 16-17) Storytelling: Liturgy of the Word
Week 3 (Oct. 23-24) Meal sharing: Liturgy of the Eucharist

Here are links to download a guide for Week 1 in English and Spanish.
You can go to the Diocese website for more information.

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 02 2021

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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

A bit of summer has returned here in October. Music selections are below for this week’s readings. Masses are today at 4:30PM and tomorrow at 8:00AM,10:00AM and 5:00PM.

Tomorrow’s 8:00AM Mass is streamed live at this link.

Fr. Emmanuel makes available his homily on his blog at this link.

A link to the weekly bulletin is here.
Music For The
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

This week’s songs should all be familiar to you and the lyrics can be found in this attachment. The readings this week are about marriage, so most of the following selections focus on love and marriage.

Just as this week’s psalm asks God to bless us and describes blessings in family life, this first song reflects that psalm with a video showing a happy family.

Just for fun and to share their joy, I included this video of the Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate (SOLI) answering the ‘Jerusalema’ dance challenge, a gospel-influenced song by South African producer Master KG and performed by singer-songwriter Nomcebo. https://youtu.be/qDMZRIO9Uy4

This week’s toe-tapper was chosen for its joyous, upbeat message. ‘We Are Yours’ by I Am They
https://youtu.be/kMBQaoskmdQ

Enjoy the music and try to keep cool! God bless you and keep you.

Janis Cantú

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 25 2021

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The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This is the third weekend of the San Diego Diocese’s Eucharist Initiative. To those of you who read and reflect on the readings in advance, for this week’s homily about the Eucharistic Initiative, the readings have been changed. Please see the music section below for this week’s readings. Masses are today at 4:30PM and tomorrow at 8:00AM,10:00AM and 5:00PM.

Tomorrow’s 8:00AM Mass is streamed live at this link.

Fr. Emmanuel makes available his homily on his blog at this link.

A link to the weekly bulletin is here.
Music For The
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

This week the choir will not be singing any new songs, so sing out along with us! The words to all the songs are in this attachment.

This week the diocese decided to change all the readings to match the recorded homily about the Eucharist, so don’t expect to be able to follow along in your missal. The new readings are as follows:

  • First Reading: [882-8] Isaiah 32:15-18,
  • Responsorial Psalm: [122] Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21
  • Second Reading: [43] Acts 2:42-47
  • Gospel: [46] Luke 24:13-35

Most of the music selections this week are inspired by these readings with a few random beauties to keep things interesting!

Enjoy the music and have a blessings-filled week.

Janis Cantú

Children’s Religious Education

Sep 24 2021

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Last Sign-Up Weekend!

We are excited to begin a new year sharing our faith and learning about the love of God. Students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade meet weekly Sunday mornings in the upstairs of Sacred Heart Academy (4895 Saratoga Avenue) at 8:30am in the morning. We gather together in a large group in the upstairs room from 8:30am-8:45am to have snack and large group time. Then, we break into age level groups until 9:40am. Level 1 is Kindergarten-First grade, Level 2 is First Communion Class (THIS IS NOW A TWO YEAR PROGRAM), Level 3 is Third grade- Fifth grade. We will also offering a homeschooling option for parents to be the Catechist. Parents will be the teachers and do monthly check ins with Stephen Williams on zoom.

Kids and teachers will be wearing a Mask in these in person classes as advised by the San Diego Diocese. We will also not be providing snack unless on Holidays to reduce the need to take off the mask. Our goal is to provide a safe space in person, so that your kids can learn about the love of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Schedule
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Children gather in the Upstairs Great Room for Prayer, Snacks, Opening Lesson & Song.
8:45 AM – 9:40
Children will breakout into age appropriate faith lessons

Registration opens July 28th, 2021. Registration closes September 26, 2021. Classes started October 3rd,2021.

First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion
To receive the sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Communion your child must be in second grade or 7 years old. Our program is two years, and they must attend the majority of the sessions and be going to Sunday mass in person or online. The first year is a either level 1 or level 3 depending on their age and the second year is the sacramental prep class. If your child was enrolled in Level 1 last year they will attend level 2 this year on Sunday and take additional classes once a month to prepare them for First Communion this year!

The cost of Religious Ed is $75 (one child) and $55 (for each additional child). You can pay online on the parish’s website through ONLINE GIVING just select Religious Ed Registration or can pay in person at the parish office during business hours.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word
This Ministry will resume in the October 3, 2021.

BUT WE NEED TEACHERS FOR THIS MINISTRY TO START!! PLEASE PRAYETFULLY CONSIDER JOINING THIS BEAUTIFUL MINISTRY!!! OUR FIRST MEETING IS SEPTEMBER 12th AFTER THE 10AM MASS!

Sundays: 10:00 AM Mass
Throughout the year, Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered on Sunday mornings during the 10:00 am Mass. Children who are at least 4 years old through 5th grade may participate. (Younger children are welcome to come with a parent). After the opening prayers, adult leaders lead the children to the Children’s Liturgy room where they hear the Liturgy of the Word proclaimed in a way geared towards their comprehension. Children return to Mass before Communion.
Registration is not required to participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word.

Stephen Williams
Religious Education Coordinator
Sacred Heart Ocean Beach Parish
4776 Saratoga Ave
San Diego, CA 92107

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 18 2021

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The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This is the second weekend of the San Diego Diocese’s Eucharist Initiative. For another beautiful September weekend, Masses are today at 4:30PM and tomorrow at 8:00AM,10:00AM and 5:00PM.

Tomorrow’s 8:00AM Mass is streamed live at this link.

Fr. Emmanuel makes available his homily on his blog at this link.

A link to the weekly bulletin is here.
Music For The
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

This week we have one new song for you, ‘Seek the Lord’, by Roc O’Connor. You can hear it ahead of time at this link: https://youtu.be/DBjPg4bTHEM. The other songs should all be familiar to you. You can find the words for all the music in this attachment.

The first song I want to share with you today is ‘Credo’ sung beautifully by Anna Hawkins https://youtu.be/5u0Jkd1nkdA. It is the Creed we say at mass in Latin.

The next two songs were chosen because in the second reading St. James tells us, “the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace.”

The rest reflect this week’s Gospel in which Jesus tell the Apostles, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.”

Enjoy the music and have a safe and healthy week! God bless you all’

Janis Cantú