22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 28 2021

Events
4:30 PM Vigil Mass Links For
The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

This weekend Masses are today at 4:30PM and tomorrow at 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 5:00PM.

Today’s 4:30 PM Vigil 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
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

This week I got a surprise: We’re streaming the 4:30 Mass on Saturday so you get to hear Pat McClure playing her cello! We will also be doing a couple of songs that were new to me: ‘Gather Your People’  https://youtu.be/VR0GYENFQQ4 and ‘All Good Gifts’  https://youtu.be/XCK9nd1Ndqw. The words to these and all the songs can be found in this attachment.

The songs I chose this week are inspired by this week’s First and Second Readings.

Enjoy the music and have a wonderful week!

Janis Cantú

Fall Adult Bible Study

Aug 27 2021

Events

Our Fall Bible Series starts September 8th, 2021!

We will be using Ascension Press Series “Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come.” This 11 week study goes over the book of Revelations. To do this class you will need to pay and create an account with Ascension Press with the link below. For just $29.95 plus shipping you will get access to the series videos for a year, a study book and an online workbook. You will have homework each week to read the assigned readings in Revelation and a 55 minute video to watch. On Wednesday we will discussed what we have learned and keep each other accountable for the readings!

We have two options to join the Bible Study Wednesday afternoons in person at 1pm in the Alley Cottage or Wednesday nights on Zoom at 7pm.

Ascensions Press Description of the Study:

“Perhaps no book of the Bible fascinates people more than Revelation. Yet relatively few people have studied it, especially from a Catholic perspective. Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come is an intriguing eleven-session study program that shows how the kingdom established by Christ in his Church is intimately connected with the kingdom of heaven. In this study, presenter Jeff Cavins pulls back the veil on the rich symbolism present in Revelation. Discover what the mysterious figures and images of Revelation mean and see how Revelation is more than an apocalyptic vision of the “end times.” Explore the Church’s teaching on the second coming of Christ and the Last Judgment. Understand how God, the Divine Bridegroom, and the Church, his spotless bride, enter into a heavenly, holy, and mystical marriage every time we celebrate Mass.”

Class Dates: Wednesdays (September 8-December 15)

Wednesday September 8
Wednesday September 15
Wednesday September 22
Wednesday October 6
Wednesday October 13
Wednesday October 20
Wednesday November 3
Wednesday November 10
Wednesday November 17
Wednesday December 1
Wednesday December 15

Link to Ascension Press to buy the Bible Study
Please purchase a week ahead of time to allow more than enough time for shipping!

Join us: Email Stephen for information to join this amazing Study!

Email: religioused@sacredheartob.org

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

Children’s Religious Education

Aug 26 2021

Events

Registration for Children Religious Ed is Open!

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 Ave, San Diego, CA 92107) 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

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 21 2021

Events
Mass Links For The
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

This weekend Masses are today at 4:30PM and tomorrow at 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 5:00PM.

The 8:00AM Mass tomorrow morning 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
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

We’re not singing any new music at Mass this week, but you can find all the words to these familiar songs in this attachment.

This week in the Gospel, many disciples found what Jesus said to be hard to accept and Jesus asked the apostles if they were going to leave him, too. Peter replied, “Lord, to whom should we go? You have the words of everlasting life.” The following music selections are primarily based on this text.

Enjoy the music! Stay healthy and may God bless you with all good things.

Janis Cantú

Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary

Aug 14 2021

Events
Mass Links For The
Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary

This weekend we mark the Feast of the Assumption. Masses are today at 4:30PM and tomorrow at 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 5:00PM.

The 8:00AM Mass tomorrow morning 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
Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

The music for Mass is all familiar to you, with the communion song, Take and Eat, being the least known, but we introduced it a couple of weeks ago. The words to that song and all the others can be found in this attachment.

This week we’re celebrating the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, so I’m sure you can guess the theme of this week’s music selections!

Next I have a couple of international videos singing (and dancing) in praise of the Blessed Virgin:

  • For you Spanish speakers, ‘Ven y Reina’ (Come and Reign) by Canto Católico https://youtu.be/pGj5vlrpFDc Sadly, this song does not have an English translation available, but it asks Mary to come and reign in our hearts for the Lord to reign.
  • ‘Holy Mary, Mother of Mine’ with a dance by the Ursuline Sisters of the Holy Rosary Convent in Bangalore, India https://youtu.be/A5QMN3HUp_4 (I found quite a few religious videos from India with dance.
  • This last one brings us back home with a country western sound: ‘Let it be done unto me’ by Danielle Rose https://youtu.be/8NUMgb_svxs

That’s it for this week. I hope you enjoy the music and have a fabulous week full of God’s blessings.

Janis Cantú