Sermon - Third Sunday after Epiphany - January 27, 2019

Audio recording of Fr. Fryar's sermon on "Lord I Am Not Worthy" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo.
Sermon (8.24 MB, 9.00 min)

Sermon - Second Sunday after Epiphany - January 20, 2019

Audio recording of Fr. Gonzalez's sermon on "Do Whatever He Tells You" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo.
Sermon (3.43 MB, 3.45 min)

Devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus

Discourse on the Name of Jesus by St. Alphonsus Liguori
Vocatum est nomen ejus Jesus - His Name was called Jesus - St. Luke, 2:21.

This great name of Jesus was not given by man, but by God himself; "The name of Jesus," says St. Bernard, "was first preordained by God."  It was a new name: A new Name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name.  A new name, which God alone could give to Him Whom He destined for the Saviour of the world. A new and an eternal name; because, as our salvation was decreed from all eternity, so from all eternity was this name given to the Redeemer. Nevertheless this name was only bestowed on Jesus Christ in this world on the day of His circumcision: And after eight days were accomplished that the Child should be circumcised, His name was called Jesus. The Eternal Father wished at that time to reward the humility of His Son by giving Him so honorable a name. Yes, while Jesus humbles Himself, submitting in His circumcision to be branded with the mark of a sinner, it is just that His Father should honor Him by giving Him a name that exceeds the dignity and sublimity of any other name: God hath given Him a Name which is above all names.  And He commands that this name should be adored by the Angels, by men, and by devils: That in the Name of Jesus every knee should bow of those that are in Heaven, on earth, and under the earth.  If, then, all creatures are to adore this great name, still more ought we sinners to adore it, since it was in our behalf that this name of Jesus; which signifies Saviour, was given to Him; and for this end also He came down from Heaven, namely, to save sinners: "For us men and for our salvation He came down from Heaven, and was made Man."  We ought to adore Him, and at the same time to thank God Who has given Him this name for our good; for it is this name that consoles us, defends us, and makes us burn with love. This will form the three points of our discourse. Let us consider them; but first let us beg for light from Jesus and Mary. 

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Latin Mass in Santa Barbara - Sunday February 17, 2019

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
1300 E Valley Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Sunday February 17, 2019 at 5 PM

Mass offered by Fr. Aaron Bayles
Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter

Invite as many people as you can as it contributes greatly to the possibility of a regular Latin Mass in Santa Barbara!

Servers are needed!  If you know any young men who are willing to teach, learn and/or serve, please forward this information.

Questions about the Mass, singing in the Choir or if you would like to help in any way, please contact:

Jake DeTar
509-710-9278jakedetar@yahoo.com

Sermons - November to January

Sermon - 5th Resumed Sunday after Epiphany - November 11, 2018
Audio recording of Fr. Masutti's sermon on "The Wheat & The Cockle" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo.
Sermon (9.69 MB, 10.35 min)

Sermon - 6th Resumed Sunday after Epiphany - November 18, 2018
Audio recording of Fr. Gonzalez's sermon on "The Grace of Final Perseverance" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo.
Sermon (6.15 MB, 6.43 min)

Sermon - Second Sunday of Advent - December 9, 2018
Audio recording of Fr. Masutti's sermon on "Prepare the Way of the Lord" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo.
Sermon (11.5 MB, 12.37 min)

Sermon - Third Sunday of Advent - December 16, 2018
Audio recording of Fr. Gonzalez's sermon on "Joy" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo.
Sermon (3.46 MB, 3.46 min)

Sermon - Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 23, 2018
Audio recording of Fr. Masutti's sermon on "The Incarnation of Christ" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo.
Sermon (5.45 MB, 5.57 min)

Sermon - Christmas - December 25, 2018
Audio recording of Fr. Gonzalez's sermon on "Nativity of Our Lord" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo.
Sermon (4.72 MB, 5.09 min)

Sermon - Octave Day of Christmas - January 1, 2019
Audio recording of Fr. Gonzalez's sermon on "Obedience to the Law of God" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo.
Sermon (2.52 MB, 2.45 min)

Sermon - Epiphany of the Lord - January 6, 2019
Audio recording of Fr. Fryar's sermon on "True Wisdom Begins with Seeking God" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo.
Sermon (8.58 MB, 9.22 min)

Mass, Confession & Benediction Schedule - January 2019

10 AM January 1st:  Octave Day of Christmas       
Fr. Gonzalez - Confessions 9:15 AM

10 AM January 6th:  Epiphany of the Lord     
FSSP Priest – Confessions 9:15 AM
Benediction after Mass
Mass intention:  Ruth Cahill (D)

10 AM January 13th:  The Holy Family     
Fr. Raftery - Confessions 9:15 AM
Mass intention:  Zdenka Klement (D)

10 AM January 20th:  Second Sunday after Epiphany        
Fr. Gonzalez - Confessions 9:15 AM
Mass intention:   Jirina Stiburek (D)

10 AM January 27th:  Third Sunday after Epiphany
FSSP Priest  - Confessions 9:15 AM
Mass intention:   Clara Hollis (D)

Puer Natus Est Nobis (A Child is Born to Us)!

Puer Natus Est Nobis

Detail from one of the stained glass windows of Saint Mary Magdalen Chapel made by F.X. Zettler in Munich Germany.  See all here

Introit (Isaiah 9: 6)
Puer natus est nobis, et filius datus est nobis: cujus imperium super humerum ejus: et vocabitur nomen ejus magni consilii Angelus. Vs. (Ps. 97: 1) Cantate Domino canticum novum, quia mirabilia fecit. Vs. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. Puer natus est nobis, et filius datus est nobis: cujus imperium super humerum ejus: et vocabitur nomen ejus magni consilii Angelus.

A child is born to us, and a Son is given to us: Whose government is upon His shoulder: and His Name shall be called, the Angel of Great Counsel. Vs. (Ps. 97: 1) Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: because He hath done wonderful things. Vs. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. A child is born to us, and a Son is given to us: Whose government is upon His shoulder: and His Name shall be called, the Angel of Great Counsel.

Epiphany Home Blessings 2019

Home Blessings for 2019 will begin on Monday, January 7, 2019.

The Epiphany Blessing is a very special and powerful blessing that you can have given to your home once a year after the Feast of the Epiphany.  Because we can only bless a certain amount of homes in the given time frame we will have parameters for the sign up. The parameters are simple:

This will only be for members of St. Vitus Parish.   Attendees of the Latin Mass at St. Mary Magdalen can register at St. Vitus.  Remember that St. Vitus Parish extends throughout the Archdiocese so a parishioner would be someone who either attends St. Vitus each week or gives frequent donations to St. Vitus even though they live too far away to attend each week. 

The next parameter is that those who did not get to have their house blessed last year get preference.

The final parameter is that those who sign up early and before Dec 25th will be mapped out first. Anyone signing up after then may or may not get their home blessed based on whether we can schedule more homes after the others are blessed. 

To register as a parishioner of St. Vitus, please download the form, fill in and mail to address on form.

For members of St. Vitus, sign-up here for the Epiphany Blessing.

The "O" Antiphons in Advent

Our Latin Mass choir has been singing the "O Antiphons" in Advent for several years.  Each Sunday of Advent they sing two of the antiphons.  Four of the O Antiphons were sung by our choir at the St. Mary Magdalen combined choirs Christmas Concert on Monday night, December 17th.  Here are recordings of the three  selections sung by the choir:

O Antiphons (1, 3, 5, 7) 
Puer Natus in Bethlehem 
En Natus Est Emanuel 

The O Antiphons developed during the Church's very first centuries.  There are seven of these special antiphons, and their texts spring from the Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures, the Prophetic and Wisdom Books. They are found in the Liturgy of the Hours or older Roman Breviary.

The O Antiphons are short prayers sung before and after the Magnificat, the great prayer of Mary in Luke 1:46-55 when coming visit to Elizabeth her cousin the Virgin praised God for His favor wondrous deeds. The Magnificat is sung during Vespers, evening prayer. The O Antiphons begin on 17 December, seven days before the Vigil of Christmas (24 December). The seventh and last antiphon is sung at Vespers on 23 December. They are called the "O Antiphons" because they all begin with the letter-word "O": they address Jesus by one of His Old Testament titles.  They are fervent prayers asking Our Lord to come to us.

17 December: O Sapientia (O Wisdom)
18 December: O Adonai (O Lord)
19 December: O Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse)
20 December: O Clavis David (O Key of David)
21 December: O Oriens (O Dayspring)
22 December: O Rex Gentium (O King of the Nations)
23 December: O Emmanuel (O God With Us)

Read more about the O Antiphons, their history, their meaning.  Be sure to check the left side links for more details about each antiphon.

Mass, Confession & Benediction Schedule - December 2018

10 AM December 2nd:  First Sunday of Advent      
Fr. Raftery - Confessions 9:15 AM
Benediction after Mass
Mass intention:  Joseph and Monica Seeley (L)

10 AM December 9th:  Second Sunday of Advent     
FSSP Priest – Confessions 9:15 AM
Mass intention:  Hozie Burke (D)

10 AM December 16th:  Third Sunday of Advent     
Fr. Gonzalez - Confessions 9:15 AM
Mass intention:  Vaclav Klement (D)

10 AM December 23rd:  Fourth Sunday of Advent       
FSSP Priest - Confessions 9:15 AM
Mass intention:   Clara Hollis (D)

10 AM December 25th:  Christmas
Fr. Gonzalez  - Confessions 9:15 AM

10 AM December 30th:  Sunday in the Octave of Christmas
Fr. Raftery  - Confessions 9:15 AM
Mass intention:   Rudolf Stiburek (D)