St. Clare Parish 19606 Calla Way • Santa Clarita, CA 91351

REV. OLIN MAYFIELD, PASTOR Rev. Malcolm Ambrose, Associate * Deacon Dick Acquaviva

Mailing Address: 27341 Camp Plenty Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91351-2645 Parish Office: (661) 252-3353 FAX # (661) 252-1539

http://www.st-clare.org Parish Secretary: Cathy Powers

RECONCILIATION Confessions: Saturdays, 9:30 am & 4:30 pm

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 & 12:45

Weekday Masses: MON. thru FRI. 9:00am and Friday Evenings 7:30pm

Saturdays: 9:00am

Holy Day Schedules will be announced.

October 14, 2012 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

GIFTS In today’s readings, we discover that material wealth alone does not keep us from disci-pleship. We will see that there are other gifts more important than material wealth, but even so, it is how we use our gifts that matters most. Today’s scriptures point to the value of the gifts of wisdom, trusting in God, and letting our actions reflect the love of God from within. It is not gold that causes us to fall, but rather the desire for gold above all other things. From the readings in Wisdom and Hebrews, we find the source of God’s gifts in our lives. Wisdom is more valuable than worldly possessions. In Hebrews, we are challenged to look at our own values and admit honestly what controls our lives. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

DONES En las lecturas de hoy, se descubre que la riqueza material por sí sola no nos impide ser discípulos. Veremos que hay otros dones más importantes que la riqueza material, pero aún así, es cómo usamos nuestros dones lo que más

importa. Las Escrituras de hoy señalan el valor de los dones de la sabiduría, la confianza en Dios y dejando que nuestras acciones reflejen el amor de Dios desde nuestro interior. No es el oro lo que nos hace caer, sino más bien el deseo del oro por encima de todas las demás cosas. De las lecturas de la Sabiduría y de la Carta a los Hebreos, encontramos la fuente de los dones de Dios en nuestras vidas. La sabiduría es más valiosa que las posesiones mundanas. En Hebreos se nos reta a examinar nuestros valores y admitir honestamente lo que controla nuestras vidas. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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WELCOME TO ST. CLARE… Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us. If you are not registered or have changed your address, please fill out this form and place in the collection basket or mail to the parish office. NAME: ______________________________________________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

PHONE: _____________________________________________ _______ New parishioner/Registration form requested. _______ New address ______ New phone number

O ffice hours: Monday 1:30 to 5pm

Tuesday-Friday 9am to 12:30pm & 1:30 to 5pm

P ARISH REGISTRATION: We give a heartfelt welcome to all new parishioners. Registration forms

are available in the front vestibule and side entrances of the church and at the parish office during regular office hours In order that our priests better serve you, especially at the time of baptism, marriage, or a funeral, it is most helpful if you are registered and participating in our parish community.

B APTISM: If you are seeking baptism for your infant to 5 year old, we ask that at least one parent be

registered at St. Clare for six months prior to baptism. The parents are asked to attend a pre-baptism class. Please call the parish office to register for baptism and pre-baptism classes. BAUTIZOS: Pláticas son los dos últimos Miércoles del mes. Es necesario asistir a dos pláticas. No niños. Para información llama a Lupita & Luis Caceres (661) 360-8537.

H OSPITAL/HOME, HOLY COMMUNION, AND SICK VISITS: For Holy Communion, please contact the

parish office during office hours. A Priest or Eucharistic Minister will visit you and attend to your needs. In case of hospitalization, please inform the admissions office that you are Catholic, so that they will be able to notify us. In case of an emergency or death in the family, a priest can be reached 24 hours a day. Call the parish office number anytime for an emergency pager number.

M ARRIAGE: The bride and/or groom must be registered and actively participating in the parish

for at least three months. Then, a six-month preparation program is required. Please call the office for further information.

R ELIGIOUS EDUCATION: We offer religious education classes for children beginning with the

first grade and running through high school. For more information, contact the office of Religious Education at 252-6950.

Our parish has become so large, the only way we have of verifying Mass attendance is by use of Sunday envelopes. (This is significant when requiring services from the church i.e., baptism or marriage.)

ST. CLARE PARISH MINISTRIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

ALTAR SERVERS Training - Scheduling:.................................. Phillip Horlings 414-6368 A R ME D F O R C E S P R A Y E R M I N IS T R Y ……… . ……… Martine 298-0714 or Bev 252-3135 BATTERED WOMAN’S HOTLINE ......................................... 259-4357 BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY ……….Dan & Cathy Andrews 251-5237 (funerals must be scheduled through the Parish Office) BOY SCOUTS: ……………………………Tim Terpening 252-7245 BUSINESS MANAGER................................... Ray Broderick 252-3353 CHILDREN’S CHOIR ……………………. .. Rocio Alonso 298-4215 CRISIS & PRAYER GROUP ……………… …. Nancy King 644-7803 CONFIRMATION ...........................................Nancy Fishwick 298-8627 COUPLES FOR CHRIST ………German & Mary Rose Garcia 390-0925 CUB SCOUTS ………………………………… John Vahl...... 803-5068 DETENTION MINISTRY .......................... Aurora Montejano 252-4053 ENGAGED ENCOUNTER: .............. Jerry & Bev Heyer (888) 267-3660 EUCH. MINISTERS:.............................................. Ed Hoover 251-1548 FILIPINO MINISTRY ………………… Eric & Ruby Cuenco 212-2255 FINANCE COUNCIL: …………………………..Bob Denise 252-7432 GUADALUPANA…………………… ……...Jose Montoya 414– 6779 HISPANIC MINISTRY COORDINATER……….Dora Baez 252-3353 HOSPITALITY..............................................Jeanette Killough 251-0563 JUST CHILLIN’ (Junior High Ministry)……….. Shelly Smith 252-4683 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS …………………...John Springer 904-6523 LECTORS……….Sarah Hamor at: srhamor@earthlink.net or 424-9488 LIBRARY ……………………………………..Helen Rabjohn 250-4083 LIFELINE (Pregnancy Hotline):............................................... 942-2229 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER ………..Joe & Karen Greulich 286-9950 ......................................... (Spanish): Rosie & Ramon Mercado 505-3251 MEN’S MINISTRY………………………....Ignacio Provincia 298-4744 MISSION CIRCLE……………………………….Ellen Cutler 296-4325 MUSIC DIRECTOR ……………………… Mark Nilan (818) 359-0299 NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Pablo& Valerie Galeta (818)994-2110 PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES:..................................Parish Office 252-3353 PRIMER VIERNES ADORACION NOCTURNA.. Concepcion 414-6779 RCIA ................................. ………………...Chris Knuffke 323-842-2179 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ............... Director - Peggy Pigors 252-6950 ........................................ Sunday Pre-School - Janet Weidner 252-6950 RETROUVAILLE: (help for troubled marriages)............... 800-470-2230 SCRIPTURE STUDY: ……………………..Olympio D’Mello 250-4774 SEP., DIV., WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP: .................. Bob 255-1452 SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY ………………………...Kathy 251-4032 SPANISH PRAYER GROUP …………………… Jose Erazo 964-7801 SPANISH QUINCEANERA .......... Mario & Zoila Villanueva 251-2853 SUPERACION PERSONAL ………………….. Jose Martinez 753-6688 USHERS ................................................................... Lyle Funk 252-6346 VISITING MADONNA ………………………Maria Albanese 298-7394 WEDDING HOSTESS: ……………………..Mary Broderick 298-7341 WOMEN’S MINISTRY……………………..Rhonda Berlinger 259-6631 YOUTH MINISTRY: .....................................Nancy Fishwick 298-8627

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PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH

Sharon Bender; Aurora Gaor; Mary Ann Griffin; Dora Grandolfo; Connie Acquaviva; Peter Brockway; Nancy Giacomi; Justin Stradley; Peggy Rice; Angelo Lepore; Emily Lepore; Heather Warrick; Donal MacAdam; Theresa Cowdray; Joshua Do; Ann Rhys; William Hamor; Gloria Villalobos; Francisco Solorio; Jorge Lara; Diana DeLuna; Rosie Ambrose; Paul Franck; Tita Agorrilla; Theresa Aceves; Jason Gastelum; Brian Grogan; Georgette Pouch; Steve Pozza; Susan Fallgatter; Marie Collier; John Del Pozzo; Emma Rose “Rosie” Ruiz; Anthony Hernandez; Kerry Coleman; Donna McGetrick; Haylee Hanes; Rodrigo Quesada; Argentina Quesada; Gloria Martinez; Alma Ripel; Mario Martinez; Dorothy Brosamle; Robert Lloyd; Gregoria Espetia; Rodrigo Hermosura; Sylvia Lopez; Patty Osuna; Larry Walter; Maura Tevere; Sara Post; Mary McDonnell; Trudie Cummings; Christina Barrón; Solange David; Alicia Reidel; Anton Sisante; Patricia Ann Van Orden; Teri Domier; Arnold Rodriguez; Cathy Custard; Raisa Odell; Ferdinand Nepomuceno; Mitch Hibbard; Don Chuy Rodriquez; Ben & Mary McFarland; Yeta Rofer; Rosa Maria Ortiz Zavala; Patricia Reyes Silvo; Denis Lyon; Ann Marie Young; Alice Alexandra; Betty Schutz; (Names appear on the sick list in the bulletin for three weeks unless we are informed otherwise. There is a “Pray for the Sick” list on the bulletin board outside the chapel. )

BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE Maria Mai Nguyen J. Howard Parsons

OCTOBER

15(Mon) 9:00 Ana Maria Ruiz INT Chuck Curtiss RIP Fidela Umalli Leynes RIP Candida Ramos RIP 16(Tues) 9:00 Ana Maria Ruiz INT Thanksgiving to St. Jude Aniceta Cruz RIP Tony Dgdoc RIP

17(Wed) 9:00 Ana Maria Ruiz INT Alex Coronel RIP Douglas James Parry RIP Fred Sarmiento RIP

18(Thurs) 9:00 Vidal Coronel INT Mass of Thanksgiving INT Ofelia Chavez RIP Antonia Reategui RIP 19(Fri) 9:00 Estelito Bello RIP Teresa Bello INT Edmond Jachacz RIP Brian Pigors RIP

7:30pm For our loved ones to return to the Faith

20(Sat) 9:00 Rosa Ramosiaz RIP Salvador Ramos Fraire RIP Luz Rodriguez Ramos RIP Celia Ramos RIP

Saturday and Sunday, October 27th & 28th we are celebrating all that is good about St. Clare’s! It’s our Ministry Fair and all those involved in ministry will be “strutting their stuff.” All those who are

looking for a way to share your time and talent are asked to go into the Parish Hall and tour the ministry booths to see what we’re about. An added bonus to the day, is that we are offering many

tasty treats to celebrate “Oktoberfest.” We will have hot dogs, tacos, popcorn, soda, beer and much, much more. The profits from our food sales go toward funding our food Christmas Baskets.

We can’t wait to see you there - we’re showing off for you!

And speaking of action…..We need your help with Setup/Cleanup for Ministry Fair

Friday, October 26th @6pm & Sunday, October 28th @3pm

We are looking for people to help with setup and cleanup for Ministry Fair. Setup will take place Friday, October 26th at 6pm and Cleanup Sunday, October 28th at 3pm.

If you can help, please call Nick Titiriga @(661)733-3260

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Provided to you by Peggy Pigors, Director of Religious Education

READINGS AND QUESTION OF THE WEEK FOR October 14, 2012 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Gospel: Mark 10:17-27 ADULTS: How can the pleasures and comforts of this world become barriers to your relationship with God? CHILDREN: What favorite toy, game or video of yours would you be willing to share with someone this week?

SECOND YEAR PARENT WORKSHOP There will be a workshop for parents of children in their second year of sacramental preparation for Reconciliation and First Communion. The workshop will be on Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. in Renehan hall. The topic will be the sacrament of Reconciliation. One parent from each family must attend.

VIRTUS RE-CERTIFICATION October 20 in Renehan hall there will be re-certification training for volunteers. Every three years volunteers and staff must go through this training. The workshop will be at 11:00 a.m. Please call our R. E. office, 252-6950, to register.

Trunk Or Treat Wednesday, October 31st

from 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Please plan on joining us for an evening of fun, fellowship and sweets! All you have to do is register and decorate your “vehicle.” (truck, boats, vans, tractors, bikes, etc.) Load up your trunk with sweets and treats for the children to trunk or treat. Be creative because there will be a prize. (If you are unable to participate, but wish to donate a bag of

candy, drop it by the Youth Office, Monday thru Thursday 2pm to 5pm or at the Youth Ministry table during Ministry Fair.)

At 5:30pm parents can drop their children off at the Youth Hall for games and costume judging. Hot dogs, juice and chips combo is available for $1.00. Adults will set up their trunks.

At 6:00pm trunk or treating begins. At 6:30pm return to the Youth Hall for hot chocolate, cookies and awards for costumes and trunk decorations.

_______________________________________________________________________ Vehicle Registration

Name: ___________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________

(Please return to Parish Office or Youth Ministry Office NO LATER THAN October 28th.)

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CONFIRMATION/YOUTH MINISTRY

CONFIRMATION/YOUTH MINISTRY COMING EVENTS...

Tuesday, Oct. 16th - 7:30-9:00pm Bible Study in the Youth Hall Wednesday, October 17th - 7:00-9:00pm Youth Hall

Evening of Prep for 2nd Year Confirmation. Sunday, October 21st 2:30-5:00 Class for Second Year Confirmation

St. Clare’s Youth Center Hours Junior High and High School Students are Invited

The Youth Center will be open each Monday through Thursday — 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

You can do your homework, use the computer lab, grab a friend and come on over to play a game of pool, foos ball,

watch a movie on our big screen T.V., or just hang out!

Just Chillin’

GRAB THE FAMILY AND HEAD OVER TO ROUTE 66 Every Sunday, all day 15% of the proceeds will be donated to the

World Youth Day pilgrims

“Won’t you get hip to this timely tip: When you make that after Mass breakfast trip

Get your kicks at Route 66” and help the Pilgrims get to Rio!

Just Chillin 2 Jr. High Youth Group

Looking for something fun to do on Friday night? Are you in the 7th or 8th grade and tired of just hanging at home with nothing to do? Come on over and Chill with us! Our youth nights are every 1st and 3rd Friday night from 6:30pm to 8pm unless otherwise posted. Join us on October 26th for Halloween—Fest—trick or treat done the Just Chillin 2 way!

November 2nd — Let’s Give Back service activity. For questions and info call: Monica @ 298-8676 or Isabel @ 250-1798

THE PATH People find their way to paradise more by a path of footprints than by a pack of road maps. —Anonymous

EL CAMINO Es más fácil encontrar el camino al paraíso siguiendo las marcas de unas huellas que con un paquete de mapas. —Anónimo

ST. CLARE’S SENIORS ROCK OUR

YOUTH CENTER EACH TUESDAY AND

THURSDAY AFTER THE 9AM MASS

Our seniors adjourn to the “Youth Center” after 9am Mass where they play pool, dominos, knit/crochet, use the computer lab, have coffee and goodies, solve the world’s problems or just sit and visit with one another. Our “Knit Wits” and “Happy Hookers” meet on Tuesdays to make blankets and hats for several non-profit organizations that serve those in need.

You don’t need an invitation. Just show up and meet new friends!

Each Sunday morning after the 7:30 and 9am Masses, join us on the patio for coffee, juice, and goodies. This is a great way to meet your parish

family and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you there!

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If you are new to St. Clare Catholic Community, Welcome! Registration forms are available at all entrances of the

church on the bulletin boards. Just fill one out and drop it in the collection basket — it’s that easy!

If you would like to have your child baptized, would like to have your marriage blessed in the church, need to have a Eucharistic minister visit someone who is ill, or

just have general questions, please call the Parish Office at: (661)252-3353. We are open Tuesday through Friday

from 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm and on Monday from 1:30 to 5pm. (Please check office hour

changes during holiday weeks)

ADORACION NOCTURNA Te invitamos a que participes en la

Adoración Nocturna. Tenemos nuestra reunión el primer Viernes del mes

de 8:30 — 9:30pm. Puedes iniciar regalándole a Jesús una hora de tu tiempo. No has podido velar ni una

hora conmigo? Jesús Sacramentado te espera! Para mayor información

comunicarse con: Alma (661) 424-0837.

Tri-parish Separated/Divorced/ Widowed Social/Support Group

CHANGE OF MEETING PLACE FOR THIS ONE DATE ONLY!! OCTOBERT 18TH

We will meet at the OLPH Parish Hall located at: 23233 Lyons Avenue

from 7pm to 8:30pm. We participate in social activities and have common goals of supporting and helping our fellow Christian in time of transition and

need. For more information, call: Dottie @259-9448 or Bob @255-1452.

El Grupo de Oracion

Te invita todos los Lunes de 7-9pm. Alabar y bendecir al Senor con alabanza testimonios, predicacion y Oracion. Salmo 90: 1 “Senor tu has sido para nosotros un refugio a lo largo de los siglos.” Para mas informacion llamar a Jose Eraza (661)964-7801

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN

BECOMING CATHOLIC?

If you, or someone you know, is considering becoming Catholic or……….want to know what Catholics really believe, the Inquiry Class is the place to find out. We meet every Monday at 7pm in Room 9.

For more information call: Chris Knuffke at (323) 842-2179 or Joann Sandeen at (661) 251-1163

Please join the Father Kolbe Missionaries in preparation for the total consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary through the Spirituality of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Monday evenings November 26th & December 3rd at 7pm in

Renehan Hall the total consecration will take place after the 9am Mass on December 8th, the

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, followed by a reception in Renehan Hall

sponsored by the Women’s Ministry. For questions, please contact:

Janet Cooke at (661) 296-5834.

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We have Adoration in the Chapel every Friday from 9:30am to 7:15pm. On First Friday Adoration lasts throughout the night. Our lives

are so busy, we could all use a lit-tle quiet time with our Lord. Don’t

just squeeze Him in, make your time with Him a priority.

Juan Anthony Arriaga Nick Barker

Gabrielle Bernal Dustin Hyde Bozer Michael Brockway

Ian Buxton Kyle Ciopryna

Scott Courtright Mark DeSimone

Nicolas Diaz Paul C. Gonzales Jeremy Goyeau Jamal Guilliod

Heather Michelle Hamilton Joe Hausotter-Hernandez

Tyler Hawkins

Maria Kohler Michael Landis

Lash LaRue Job Lopez

Zachary McCalla Michael McGrath

Michael Angelo Muamo John A. Perez Jessica Peters Kevin Peters

Angel Provincia Paola Putnam

Robert Ramirez Vincent L. Rampino

Miguel Reyes Joseph Lloyd Ruppert

Colt R. Salazar Brittany Scott

Joseph Serrano Brett Shields, Jr

Shane Shields Robert Simons Ryan Snyder Robert Spale

Jennifer Spalliero Daniel Thompson

Justin Torres Geovany Valdovinos

Andre Wall Michael D. Wheeler

Glenn Winsick Matthew R. Wolf

ARMED FORCES PRAYER MINISTRY (Please keep the following active military members, loved ones of our parishioners, in your prayers.)

From the Prayer of the Archdiocese for Military Services

Almighty God and Father, look with love upon our men and women in uniform and protect them in their time of need. Give them health and stability and allow them to return to their loved ones whole and unshaken. Be with their families and sustain them in these uncertain times. Hear us as we present our prayers to You through Christ our Lord. Amen

St. Clare’s Faith Enrichment Class, Mondays @ 7pm in Renehan Hall

Our last study for the year started Oct 8th and will run thru Nov 19th.

Untold Blessings: Three Paths To Holiness with Father Robert Baron. Oct 15 : Finding Your Center pt 2 Oct 22: Knowing You’re A Sinner pt 1 Oct 29: Knowing You’re A Sinner pt 2 Nov 5: Your Life Is Not About You pt 1 Nov 12: VETRANS DAY ***NO CLASS*** Nov 19: Your Life Is Not About You pt 2

For more info please call Rhonda Berlinger at 661-755-5497

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St. Clare Christmas Boutique Sunday, November 11th 8am to 3:30pm

St. Clare Church Youth Hall

Breakfast and lunch will be available to satisfy your appetite and beautiful Boutique items to get you started on your holiday shopping. There is something for everyone!

(Proceeds to benefit St. Clare Youth Ministry Programs)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33; Heb 4:14-16;

Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gál 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Lc 11:29-32 Martes: Gál 5:1-6; Lc 11:37-41 Miércoles: Gál 5:18-25; Lc 11:42-46 Jueves: 2 Tim 4:10-17b; Lc 10:1-9 Viernes: Ef 1:11-14; Lc 12:1-7 Sábado: Ef 1:15-23; Lc 12:8-12 Domingo: Is 53:10-11; Sal 33 (32); Heb 4:14-16; Mc 10:35-45 [42-45]

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. All good things together came to me in her company (Wisdom 7:7-11). Psalm — Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy! (Psalm 90). Second Reading — Indeed the word of God is living and effective (Hebrews 4:12-13). Gospel — 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 (Mark 10:17-30 [17-27]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El don más preciado que podemos pedir y poseer es la sabiduría (Sabiduría 7:7-11). Salmo — Sácianos, Señor, de tu misericordia (Salmo 90 [89]). Segunda lectura — La palabra viva de Dios penetra hasta las profundidades más recónditas de nuestro ser (Hebreos 4:12-13). Evangelio — Aquellos que han dejado sus posesiones a causa de Cristo y su Evangelio recibirán en herencia la vida eterna (Marcos 10:17-30 [17-27]).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Teresa of Jesus Tuesday: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque; National Boss Day Wednesday: St. Ignatius of Antioch Thursday: St. Luke Friday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and

Companions Saturday: St. Paul of the Cross; Blessed Virgin Mary

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo octavo Domingo del Tiempo

Ordinario Lunes: Santa Teresa de Jesús Martes: Santa Eduvigis; Santa Margarita María Ala-

coque Miércoles: San Ignacio de Antioquía Jueves: San Lucas Viernes: Santos Juan de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues y compañeros Sábado: San Pablo de la Cruz; Santa María Virgen

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What does it mean to be pro-life? October is Respect Life month. For Catholics, treating life and each other

with respect is how we live. That means we protect the life of the innocent child, the life of the elderly and sick and the life of a murderer.

It means that we see the face of God in each one of these people. We are not just opposed to ending life prematurely, we are called to

support programs which help those who are marginalized. Being pro-life means we help those who have less than we do,

it means we uphold the dignity of all people.

Here are some ways you, as a parish member of St. Clare, have answered your call to support life and some ways you can continue to answer that call:.

We support Family Promise through direct aid, advertisement and participation of awareness programs like Box City, A Bridge to Home (formerly known as the SCV Homeless Shelter) and our local food pantry. Each year Nancy Fishwick and our Youth Ministry Team sponsors a booth at the Relay for Life to support the American Cancer Society; our Detention Ministry Team visits girls in our local detention camps; we advertise and support our local SCV Pregnancy Center and we help individuals with direct aid.

Participate in SCV Pregnancy Center’s Walk for Life, October 20th. For more information or to register, contact the SCV Pregnancy Center @255-0084 or go to: LIFESUPPORTER.ORG

These are all God’s children...

The following information comes to you from the Office of Justice for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles:

The Office of Justice reminds all those who are eligible to vote that voting in elections, along with being the premier right of the citizen, is also part of one’s active practice of Catholicism, and an embodiment of Catholic Social Teaching. The deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 22nd. People can register online at: https://rtv.sos.ca.gov/elections/register-to-vote

The deadline for registering for early voting (voting by mail) is also Monday, October 22nd.

The bishops of this diocese and all the dioceses of California support the passage of proposition 34 (replacing the death penalty with life in prison without the possibility of parole) and the passage of Proposition 35 (increasing penalties on those engaged in human trafficking). We invite people to prayerfully consider supporting these two propositions by voting “yes” on them.

For more information about all 11 propositions on the California ballot, please access the website of the California Catholic Conference at: http://www.cacatholic.org