Church of St. Timothy

2960 Canyon Road
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 489-1200
email:
info@sttimothychurch.com

Monday-Thursday        6:30am
Friday                            5:30pm
Saturday Vigil               5:00pm
Sunday                          8:30 & 10:30am

Saturday               4:00-4:45pm

Advent Penance Service: 
Tuesday, Dec 5th at 7pm

• St Mary's Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Oct 6, 4PM - 7PM at St Mary Church New Parish Hall  For more information click on this link

• We will starting a new Bible study at San Rafael Parish that I wanted to personally invite you all to:
   
  PAUL'S LETTER TO THE PHILIPPIANS
   
  In this series come learn about:
  - how to have hope in suffering
  - the humble of love of Christ for you
  - how to spot the true Gospel from its counterparts
  - how to pray in a more intimate way
  and much, much more!
   
  The class has two options (same class) as follows:
   
  Mondays, starting Monday, August 28th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in rooms H & I upstairs in the parish center
   
  OR
   
  Wednesdays, starting Wednesday, August 30th from 9:30 - 11:30 am in Rooms H & I upstairs in the parish center. The Wednesday morning class has babysitting in the church.
   
  There is no need to sign up, no fee (we have a freewill offering for those who can) so bring a Bible and a friend!
    
• Save the Date: San Diego Regional Interfaith Collaborative Gathering of Religious Leaders "Bridges to Action on Human Trafficking" Tues, Sept 26 10:45am - 1:00pm  Details will be sent out mid August.  Please see the flyer under the Community Events Tab for specifics by clicking on this LINK

• Apply for St. Mary School Financial Aid Today! FINANCIAL AID is available for new families! School website: www.stmesc.org

• Please refer to the Community Events Tab for Job and Volunteer Opportunities in our Community or by clicking on this LINK

September 24, 2017

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners,

Your prayers are requested for Bishop McElroy, Bishop Dolan and all the priests of the Diocese of San Diego during our annual Convocation in Temecula this Monday, September 25 through Friday, September 29. The schedule for this week will be as follows:

                Monday 9/25                     Mass at 6:30 a.m.
                Tuesday 9/26                     Communion Service at 6:30 a.m.
                Wednesday 9/27              Communion Service at 6:30 a.m.
                Thursday 9/28                   Communion Service at 6:30 a.m.
                Friday 9/29                          Mass at 5:30 p.m.

Many thanks to Deacon John Depner for leading these Communion Services in my absence.

Monsignor William Elliott is returning from his summer trip to Cleveland this week and will celebrate the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday, September 30 preceded by Confessions at 4:00 p.m. Please welcome him back.

Your prayers are also requested for David Jablonski and Nicole Palacios who will celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage on Saturday, September 30.  May the Lord bless them with a long and happy union.

Mark your calendar:  Next holyday of Obligation is All Saints Day on Wednesday, November 1. Mass will be celebrated here at 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar: Our Advent Penance Service is Tuesday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Fernando Ramirez, Pastor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
 
Office of the Bishop
 
Ten years this month our diocese settled most of the legal cases originating from incidents of sexual abuse by our clergy and teachers.
 
The San Diego Union-Tribune will publish a story in the coming days about what has happened to the key players in the ensuing years.
 
The reporter interviewed Bishop McElroy at length, and he received extensive background materials.
 
As many of you know, our diocese has changed much since 2007.  The culture of protecting children and young people is embedded into everything we do.  Our strictly enforced programs and policies ensure our young people can learn in the safest environment possible.
 
We’re aware that this anniversary story and others that may follow may stir up deep emotions about one of the most wrenching times for the diocese, indeed the whole of the Catholic Church.
 
We continue to pray for the healing of the victims. And we continue to recognize that we have no higher priority than protecting the children and young people entrusted to us.
 
If you have any questions please contact: 
Kevin Eckery       at 916-296-5945 (cell)  or  Aida Bustos at 619-850-1384 (cell)

• Religious Education K-8 has started -- are your children registered??
   
• Have you signed up yet for Confirmation?

• We are excited to introduce to our Parish the Catholic women's Bible study, Walking with Purpose, a Scripture and Catechism based program that integrates journaling and personal sharing in a small group setting.  Program begins Sept 15th.  If you would like additional information about this program you may visit their website at www.walkingwithpurpose.com.  Check our calendar of events to review our program's weekly schedule by clicking on this link > St Timothy Women's Bible Study  

• ​​​​Next month is the Knights of Columbus Fund Raising Prime Rib Dinner and Auction see poster. They are in need of donated items for their Auction.  Please contact Hector Mercado at 940-224-3931 or at hctrmrcdo@gmail.com and he’ll pick-up at your residence or you can drop off at the St. Timothy’s office, clearly marked KofC Auction.  Attached please find the Tax I.D. for your IRS deductions by following this link.

• Be sure to get your tickets in for the Annual Knights of Columbus super raffle. The second Early Bird drawing for $150 will be held next week after the 10:30 Mass. Tickets for the raffle and Dinner can be purchased after Mass or from the Church Office. Click here for a glimpse of all the fun!!!

• Please join us for St Timothy's Life Walk 2017 Sunday Oct 22 11:30 - 2:00 PM and help raise money for COLFS and Lamb of God Maternity Home Please find all forms here

• Free Flu Shots, Sunday, October 22nd 9:30am-Noon
  Take 3 actions to fight the flu. 1 vaccinate, 2 stop germs by covering your nose & mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands often, and avoid touching your eyes, nose & mouth. 3 antiviral drugs may help treat your illness by making it milder and shortening the time you are sick. See your doctor. Palomar Health nurses will provide the regular influenza vaccine by injection to children and adults 9 yrs of age and older. Children with asthma must obtain their flu shot from a pediatrician or local health clinic. Info Lettie 760-480-2378.

• Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors are needed.  If you have served in a previous parish we would welcome you joining us.  For Lector and Eucharistic Minister training dates, please refer to the bulletin.  

• Ministers of Hospitality- Making a Place for Others.  Please consider joining us!! Refer to flyer in Hospitsality Ministry Tab for specifics.

• Veterans Immeidate Needs at Interfaith  Sleeping bags,   Queen blankets,  Queen sheets, Socks all colors, Men’s underwear different sizes and not one size fits all, Toiletry items ie: razors, dental floss, hair brush, nail kits, shampoos. We had a group last year go to Sketcher’s Tennis Shoe store and bought gift cards. Sweat shirts and Sweat pants,  Men's jackets.
  Please mark clearly for VETERANS. Drop off by wagon or directly at Interfaith on Washington & Quince. 760-489-6380 x236,  Doug Ferris, Basic Needs Manager.

Complaints about sexual abuse by a member of the clergy or by a parish or Catholic school employee or volunteer can be made by contacting Lisa Petronis, 858-490-8353 or at www.sdcatholic.org or http://www.sdcatholic.org/diocese/diocesemaincontacts/sexualabuse.aspx