The Catholic Church of Visalia - Good Shepherd Catholic Parish

The Catholic Church of Visalia
St. Mary’s, Holy Family, St. Thomas the Apostle & St. Charles Borromeo
CATHOLIC
CENTER
PARISH OFFICE
506 North Garden Street
Visalia, CA 93291
Office Hours/
Horas de Oficina
M-F 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat. - 8:30 a.m. - Noon
MARCH 2, 2014
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Holy Family
1908 N. Court Street, Visalia, 93291
M - F: (Misa) 8:00 AM
Saturday:
Sunday:
559-734-9522 Phone
559-734-3435 Fax
CONFESSION
SCHEDULE
Holy Family - Visalia
Tuesday: 5:00– 6:30 PM
St. Mary’s - Visalia
Wednesday: 12:45 –1:15 PM
St. Charles Borromeo
Saturday: 7:00-8:00 PM
St. Mary’s - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
608 N. Church Street, Visalia, 93291
M - S: Mass
M - F: Mass
Misa 5:00 PM
Mass 8:00 & 10:00 AM
Misa 11:45 y 5:00 PM
Lahu 2:00 PM
(1st Sunday of Month)
St. Thomas the Apostle
6735 Ave. 308, Goshen, 93291
7:00 AM
12:15 PM
Saturday: Mass 4:00 PM
Sunday: Mass 6:30, 8:30, 10:30,
& 7:00 PM
Misa 1:00 PM
St. Charles Borromeo
5049 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia, 93277
(S/E Corner of Akers)
M - F: 8:00 AM Servicio de Comunión
Sunday:
Misa - 9:30 AM
Mass - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Sunday:
Mass 5:30 PM
Misa 8:00 AM
Mass 10:00 AM
Mass 12:00 PM
Visit our website for more information: www.tccov.org
WELCOME
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all visitors, families and friends of our community! We hope the information in this weeks bulletin is a helpful resource. Please use the registration form on this page if you are interested in
becoming a registered parishioner. Just fill it out and drop it in the collection basket. It’s that easy! Thank you for
choosing to visit The Catholic Church of Visalia.
CONTACT INFORMATION
PRIESTS IN RESIDENCE
Rev. Msgr. Raymond C. Dreiling,
Pastor
Rev. Jesus del Angel, Parochial Vicar
George McCann Memorial Catholic School
Sheila Rast, Principal
200 E. Race Street, Visalia, 93291
559-732-5831 Phone
559-741-1562 Fax
Rev. Xavier Pappalliyil, O.C.D.
Parochial Vicar
Website: gmccatholicschool.org
Rev. Juan Garcia, Parochial Vicar
BETHLEHEM CENTER
Benny Rodriguez, Director
1638 N. Dinuba Blvd., Visalia, 93291
Phone: 734-1572
Rev. Jose Luis Varo, (Retired)
Rev. Msgr. Anthony Janelli, (Retired)
Deacons
Rev. Mr. Paul Hernandez
Rev. Mr. Doug Pingel
Rev. Mr. Julian Ponce
Rev. Mr. Ken Ramage
Rev. Mr. James V. Rooney (Retired)
Rev. Mr. Henry Medina
Rev. Mr. Rick Miller,
Chaplain at Kaweah Delta District Hospital
Director of Administration
Rev. Mr. Henry Medina
Administrative Assistant to the Priests
Ruthanne Parlier, ext.118
Receptionist & Facilities Scheduler
Danny Sarabia , ext. 110
Baptism Coordinator/Safe Environment,
Bulletin Editor
Cynthia Salazar, ext. 109
Facilities Manager
Stan Hillan, Sr., ext. 103
Liturgy Coordinator/Schedules
Patty Call, 559-733-2688
Office located in the Doherty Center
520 N. Church St., Visalia, CA 93291
Director of Music
Charles Culbreth, 559-733-2687
Office located in the Doherty Center
520 N. Church St., Visalia, CA 93291
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Ruben Cabatic, ext. 117
Scrip Office: 732-7419 call for hours of operation
Website: www.bcvisalia.org
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Barbara Cabatic, DRE
St. Mary’s (English)
Denise Vasquez, Admin. Asst., ext. 106
Edie Loudermilk, Secretary, ext. 120
(located in the Parish Center)
506 N. Garden Street, Visalia,
M-TH: 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
CLOSED FRIDAYS
559-734-9522
St. Mary’s (Español)
Adriana Robles, CRE
La oficina-Doherty Center
520 N. Church St., Visalia, CA 93291
Horario de Oficina:
Lunes: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Teléfono: 559-733-2686
Holy Family
Irma Gaitan, CRE
Office Locations & Hours
1908 N. Court St., Visalia,
(on the school grounds near Rm. 4)
M-Th 4:00 –7:00 p.m.
Phone: 559-732-9651
St. Thomas The Apostle
Antonio Mendoza - CRE
Office Location (Sunday)
6735 Ave 308, Goshen
Phone: 559-651-2270
Wedding Rehearsal Coordinators (Independent Contractors approved by TCCOV)
Holy Family Church
Rosann Porras-559-734-4456
E-mail: [email protected]
St. Mary’s Church
Carol Serpa-559-734-0412
Email: [email protected]
REGISTRATION:
Are you new to The Catholic Church of
Visalia? Please take a moment to register by completing this form. You may
drop it off at the Parish Office or in the
weekend collection.
Church most often attending:
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Name (Head of Household):
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Address:
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City, State & Zip:
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Home Phone:
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Family email address:
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Prayer Request Please Contact:
Deacon Ken: [email protected]
Nancy Kane: [email protected]
EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
March 2, 2014
Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child in her womb?
Even should she forget, I will never forget you! - Isaiah 49:15
REFLECTION
GOD IS A LOVING PARENT
Some scripture passages require a good deal of
study before they yield their inner meaning. Not so
with today’s Gospel, a continuation of the Sermon
on the Mount. Here we have Jesus’ well-known
sayings about God’s care for us. “No one can
serve two masters” and “Look at the birds in the
sky” have become idioms in our culture. Perhaps
they have become too familiar. Jesus’ point is a
simple one—if we keep our hearts set on the important things, God will take care of the rest. His
use of simple images from nature—birds, flowers,
grass—would have resonated just as deeply with
his listeners then as they do today.
The brief passage from Isaiah, situated as it is in a
longer section on the restoration of Zion, uses a
wonderful image to portray God’s care for us.
Even more than a mother’s care for her own child
is God’s attentiveness to our needs. Just as with
the Gospel reading, an image of God as parent
surfaces. No wonder St. Paul in his letter to the
Corinthians is more confident in the judgment of
the Lord than in any human assessment! For
those whose hearts are set on God’s priorities, the
time of judgment can bring nothing but good.
Copyright
JSPALAUCH
ATTENTION ALL
PARISHIONERS
If you would like a copy of your 2013
Contribution Statement, please call
the Parish Office at 734-9522 and
ask for ext. 107 or 108.
Remember….“Spring Ahead”.. Just a reminder to everyone to change their clocks on
Saturday evening March 8th, so you won't be late for Sunday Mass.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be a Communion Service at
St. Mary’s Church at 12:15 p.m. on March 6th. Our
priests will be attending a “Farewell Luncheon” in Fresno
for Monsignor Myron Cotta. He has been appointed the
Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento.
ASH WEDNESDAY
COLLECTION
BETHLEHEM CENTER
Wednesday, February 5th is Ash
Wednesday. The collection to be taken up at all services that day will be
for the support of Bethlehem Center.
As a mission of the Catholic Church of Visalia, The
Bethlehem Center relies on its parishioners for a major portion of its funding. Your generosity will help us
continue to feed and clothe those in need in our
community. We ask you to give from the heart.
May Almighty God bless you for your kindness.
ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, March 5th
at St. Mary’s and since it falls on Ash Wednesday,
the Rosary will be recited at 11:40 a.m. in the
Church. The General Meeting will be held at the
St. Mary’s Hall immediately following Mass. A light
meal (in accordance with the Holy Day) will be
served. Everyone who is interested in the Ministry
is welcome to join us. Our special guest and
speaker will be Mr. Benny Rodriguez, Director
of The Bethlehem Center. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call
Patricia at 799-2402.
St. Joseph’s Table Annual Luncheon
March 16, 2014
St. Joseph’s Table, sponsored by Sons of Italy, will be
held on Sunday, March 16th. This annual luncheon
will be to benefit the Bethlehem Center. Tickets are
only $10. Sons of Italy is located at 4211 W. Goshen
Avenue, Visalia. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with blessing of the bread at noon, by Msgr. Ray Dreiling, followed by distribution of the bread and the luncheon.
For information or to purchase tickets, call Benny Rodriguez, 303-2170; Sherald Sluka, 592-8151; or Nick
Notarnicola, 300-0180. Tickets may also be purchased
at the door on the day of the event.
Lent Begins This Coming Wednesday/La Cuaresma Comienza El Miércoles
March 5th is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation, as are four
other specially designated feast days during the liturgical year. However, it has always been a praiseworthy practice to begin our
personal and communal observance of Lent by coming to Mass, receiving the Eucharist, receiving the blessed ashes, and dedicating to the Lord in a special way the first of all forty days of preparation for Easter. Take note of our parish’s schedule of
Masses / Services on Wednesday:
El Miércoles 5 de Marzo, es Miércoles de Ceniza y es el comienzo de la Cuaresma. El Miércoles de Ceniza no es día que obligue misa, como los otros seis días especialmente designados del año litúrgico. Sin embargo, como algo propio, se observa la
practica comunal alabando a Dios, participando de la Misa, recibiendo la Santa Eucaristía y la Ceniza bendita y dedicando al
Señor de un modo especial el primer de cuarenta días de preparación durante Pascua. Tome un momento para tomar nota de el
horario de Misas para este Miércoles.
6:45 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
- (SM) Mass
- (HF) Misa
- (SM) School Mass
- (SM) Mass
- (HF) Servicio de la Palabra
- (SM) Scripture Service
- (HF) Misa
- (SC) Mass
- (ST) Servicio de la Palabra
- (HF) Servicio de la Palabra
- (SM) Bilingual Service/ Bilingüe Servicio de la Palabra
- (SM) Parish Hall-Scripture Service Religious Formation Program / Youth Ministry
- (HF) Scripture Service
Ash Wednesday is an obligatory Day of Fasting for
those between the ages of 18 and 59. It is also a
Day of Abstinence from meat for anyone who has
reached the age of 14.
El Miércoles de Ceniza es un día de ayuno obligatorio, para aquellos entre las edades 18 y 59; es
también Día de Abstinencia, (no comer carne),
comenzando a la edad de 14.
Lenten Activities for the Parishes of the Catholic Church of Visalia
Actividades Cuaresmales para las Parroquias de la Iglesia Católica de Visalia
Daily Mass/Misas Diarias (Cuaresmales/Lent)
Holy Family/La Sagrada Familia
(M-F) Lunes-Viernes
8:00 a.m. Misa (Español)
St. Mary’s/Santa Maria
Mon. - Fri.
6:45 a.m., & 12:15 p.m. (English)
Sat.
7:00 a.m. (English)
Confessions/Confesiones
Holy Family/La Sagrada Familia
Tuesday/Martes - 5:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s/ Santa Maria
Wednesdays/Miércoles - 12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
St. Charles/ San Carlos Borromeo
Saturday/Sábado - 7:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross/Estaciones de la Cruz
Every Friday during Lent
Holy Family/La Sagrada Familia
Viernes - 7:00 p.m. (Español)
St. Mary’s/ Santa Maria
Friday - 7:00 p.m. (English)
St. Thomas/ Santo Tomas
Viernes - 7:00 p.m. (Español)
St. Charles/ San Carlos
Friday - 7:00 p.m. (English)
St. Mary’s/Santa Maria
Public Praying of the Rosary/
Rezo Publico del Rosario Santo
Begins at approximately 5:55 a.m. (English) (before the 6:45 a.m. Mass)
UPCOMING AND ONGOING EVENTS
UNIVERSAL LENTEN PRACTICES
Fasting from food / abstaining from meat
The Church calls upon its members to put
ourselves in union with the suffering
Christ by sharing certain types of personal
sacrifice. Because Friday is considered the
day of Jesus suffering and death, the Church has always
urged all Catholics to sacrifice in some way on Fridays
in honor of the Passion and Death of Jesus.
Abstinence
The Church has never abandoned the obligation to abstain from meat on certain days. The obligation to abstain
from meat binds Catholics on Ash Wednesday and on
each of the Fridays during Lent. Those who have
reached 14 years of age are asked to observe this practice. The obligation stays with us all our lifetime; there is
no automatic “expiring” age at which we are no longer
obliged to abstain from meat.
Fasting
The obligation to fast binds all Catholics only on two
days, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The “law of
fasting” is quite different.
It allows for one full meal a day. The law does not forbid
the taking of food at the other two meals, but it ordinarily
offers as a norm, that the other two meals should only
equal the main meal in quantity. More importantly, eating
food and snacks between meals is not permitted. (That’s
probably the hardest part of the practice of fasting!) The
main meal of the day may be taken at whatever time a
person chooses. This law binds everyone from eighteen to
fifty-nine, i.e. the beginning of their sixtieth year.
The Church urges it’s members, young and old, to place
themselves in union with the Passion and Death of Jesus
by performing some type of voluntary sacrifice during the
season of Lent. It would be a good idea to mark your calendars for the two days of obligatory “fasting,” and Ash
Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent for “abstaining
from the eating of any meat.”
“Giving up things” for Lent will always be a respected and
honorable practice for all us Catholics; there is nothing
“old fashioned” about this practice. At the same time, we
try to improve our prayer life and more good and positive
practices. Consider giving up something dear to you and
your family, i.e., refined sugar, all desserts, candy (or
certain kinds of candy), soft drinks, beer, wine, hard liquor, cellphone, tablets, IPhone, cable or television on
certain nights, renting movies, movie theatre,... the list
goes on and on.
George McCann Memorial
Catholic School-Visalia
EST. 1924
George McCann Scrip Program
You may purchase your Scrip on:
Mon., Wed., Fri.
Tue. & Thurs.
Sat.
Sun.
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Scrip is also available at St. Charles Borromeo:
Sat: 5:30-7:00 p.m. & Sun: 9:30-1:00 p.m.
TCCOV Religious Education Program
Do you feel the grace of the Blessed
Mother in your heart? Come and teach
God’s Children. Become a Religious Formation Catechist! Join with us as we prepare for the upcoming school year.
Please contact Barbara Cabatic, Director
of TCCOV Religious Formation 734-9522 , ext. 120.
St. Mary’s Religious Formation Classes
CONFIRMATION
Monday—Confirmation 1 Bible Study
Monday, March 24, 2014
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Both Confirmation 1 & 2 each consist of 9-week classes.
They may choose a Fall or Spring course and must complete a 9-week Youth Ministry course. Just a reminder
that ALL classes must be completed by the end of the
Spring Semester.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE - ISRAEL
Sept 6 to Sept 17, 2014
Informational meeting at St. Charles Borromeo on
Thursday, March 20th at 7:00 p.m. More information
will be given in the March.
T C C O V O F F E R S P R E - B A P T IS MA L
ORIENTATION CLASSES MONTHLY
F O R T C C O V P A R IS H I O NE R S
Please stop by the Parish Office for an informational pamphlet
and to register for the class. If you have questions, please
contact Cynthia, Baptismal Coordinator, at 734-9522, ext. 109
or via e-mail: [email protected], for more information.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO BAPTISMS DURING LENT.
UPCOMING AND ONGOING EVENTS
ST. ANTHONY RETREAT CENTER
ASH WEDNESDAY-DAY OF
REFLECTION
MARCH 5, 2014
The cost is $30.00 per person and it
includes a Continental breakfast and
lunch. Registration begins at 8:00
a.m. Mass will begin at 3:00 p.m. with
the Distribution of Ashes. We hope you can join
us. Contact us at 559-561-4595 to register.
UPCOMING RETREATS:
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RETREAT
February 28 - March 2, 2014
Exploring Spiritual
Writings of the Christian Mystical
Tradition
Continuing with our series of workshops, the Sister
Disciples of the Divine Master in conjunction with the
World Community of Christian Meditation are offering a workshop exploring the Spiritual legacy and significance of the teachings of Mystics, Saints, and other
relevant holy men and women.
When: Saturday, March 8, 2014
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Sister Disciples of the Divine Master's
Convent located at:
3700 No. Cornelia Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(Across from Central High School)
CATHOLIC SENIOR ADULTS
March 24-26, 2014
These workshops are open to everyone, no prior
knowledge is required! Please bring a sack lunch - coffee and tea are provided. For more information please
contact Sr. M. Margaret at 559-275-1656.
CAMPING RETREAT
June 23-28, 2014
26th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon
Register Now! Limited to only 10 people.
St. Anthony Retreat Center website:
www.stanthonyretreat.org
Day of Spiritual Enrichment
Single Women ages 18-35.
Sister Disciples of the Divine
Master Convent
3700 N. Cornelia Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722
Saturday, March 22, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
You may call Sr. Mary Margaret at (559) 2759978 to register for this day of spiritual enrichment. Please bring your sack lunch, notebook,
and a pen. Donations are accepted.
Caritas Christi
Monthly Meeting &
Caritas Christi meetings will be held every second
Wednesday of the month. Our meetings will begin
March 12th at 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Hall,
room 3. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, please contact Karen Wallen at 559 3027083.
Fundraiser for George McCann Memorial Catholic School
“THE FASHIONISTA IN YOU”
May 17, 2014
Holiday Inn Visalia
9000 w. Airport Drive
Please join us for a beautiful luncheon, fashion show,
entertainment, auction and raffle. The cost is $40.00 per
person. Tickets are available where GMC Scrip is sold.
Reservations are required and must be made by
MAY 9, 2014. Please contact Rae Crawford at 280-4562
to make your reservation.
MASS REQUEST
If you would like to request a Mass for a loved one, there are
Mass request slips (yellow) available at the Parish Office.
You may request a Mass at St. Mary’s, Holy Family,
St. Thomas the Apostle and St. Charles Borromeo. The stipend is $10.00 per Mass. Please visit the Parish Office for
more information.
Please note: This Mass Request Form is not for a Funeral Mass or
Memorial Mass.
TCCOV YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Director-Ruben Cabatic:
559-734-9522, ext#117
MARCH
2
Mass 10:00 a.m. SC
2
Mass 12:00 p.m. SC
2
Mass 7:00 p.m. SM
4
Bible Study
5
ASH WEDNESDAY
5
YOUTH GROUP
6
Young Adult Social TBA
7
STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7:00 p.m. SM
9
Mass 7:00 p.m. SM
11
Bible Study
12
NO YOUTH GROUP
13
ANAHEIM YOUTH CONGRESS
14
STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7:00 p.m. SM
14
Adult Advisor’s LA Congress, Anaheim
Upcoming Events:
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Congress - Youth Day
(Anaheim, California) March 13, 2014
HOLY WEEK EVENTS:
Holy Week Day of Service St. Anthony’s
Mini Retreat
Ecumenical Service
Veneration of the Cross
OUR BELOVED DEPARTED
In the kindness of your prayers, please remember our most
recently deceased:
JOHN MENEZES
husband of Linda Menezes
MIGUEL ANGEL FARFAN
son of Alix Cardenas
ARTHUR SEDILLO
father of Lorinda Segura
ERIK ANDREW GONZALEZ, JR.
son of Erik Gonzales and Ayrika Cifuentes
DOLORES RESA
wife of Albert Resa
PRICILIANA BENAVENTE
wife of Juan Benavente
SERGIO ESCARSEGA
son of Diana Martinez
DIANA LYNN BERRY
mother of Ryan & Tammy Glispey
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
We welcome all parent (s) of The Catholic Church of Visalia to stop by
the Parish Office to inquire about having their child baptized. The Baptismal pamphlet answers questions regarding what the guidelines and
requirements are at TCCOV. Inquires and arrangements must be made
by the parent. Baptism dates are assigned in English and in Spanish and
are scheduled after all the requirements have been fulfilled.
Children over the age of 5 must be enrolled in the Religious Education Program and
a letter from the Coordinator must be submitted prior to making arrangements for the
baptism.
Requirements:
Register for an Orientation Session-/$10.00 material fee.
Parents must provide copy of child’s birth certificate
Godparent(s) must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and provide a copy of the Confirmation Certificate.
If Godparent(s) is/are married, they must provide a copy of the marriage
certificate showing they are married in the Catholic Church.
After all documents are received, Parents and Godparent(s) must attend a
Baptismal Preparation Class.
Upon completion of the above requirements, a date and time for the
baptism will be scheduled with the Baptismal Coordinator.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Marriages are arranged at least six months in advance. The bride
and/or bridegroom should be registered members of The Catholic
Church of Visalia (St. Mary’s , Holy Family, St. Thomas the Apostle or St. Charles Borromeo).
Either the bride or bridegroom must call the Parish Office at 734-9522 to
make an appointment to meet with one of the priests to make arrangements. No date may be set for a wedding, until the couple has met
with the priest/Deacon.
MARRIAGE VALIDATION
Catholics are obliged to be married in the Church before a Catholic Ordained Minister (Deacon/Priest) and two witnesses. In these hectic times
in which we live, many couples, for reasons known only to them, fail to
get married in the Catholic Church.
What can they do about it?
They may have their marriage validated (sometimes called blessed) in the
Catholic Church! Please call the Parish Office at 734-9522, to make an
appointment to see a priest. The marriage can be validated (blessed) in a
simple, private ceremony in the Catholic Church (the six-month waiting period
would usually not apply to marriage validations). If you have had a prior
marriage, the process may be somewhat longer, but we will be happy to
assist you through it.
QUINCEAÑERAS
The young lady must have been registered and attending TCCOV Religious
Education Program for at least **two years prior to the date requested for the
Quinceañera. (**Registered and in the Religious Education Middle School Program and
registered in the TCCOV High School Confirmation Program)
Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. The parents must
be registered, practicing members of TCCOV. Parents must call the Parish
Office at 734-9522 to make an appointment to meet with a Deacon. Please
note: all Quinceañera are take place at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. NO
DATE may be set for the Quinceañera until the parents and young lady have
met with the Deacon.
B IENVENIDA
QUEREMOS dar una cálida bienvenida a todas las familias, amigos y visitantes de nuestra comunidad! Esperamos que la información contenida en este boletín semanal sea un recurso útil. Si usted no esta registrado. Por favor, llene el formulario de inscripción
en la primera página y deposítelo en la canasta de la colecta y sea miembro de nuestra Comunidad. Es así de fácil! Gracias por
elegir ser parte de nuestra Comunidad y por visitar la Iglesia Católica de Visalia.
OCTAVO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
2 DE MARZO DE 2014
¿Puedo acaso una madre olvidarse de su creatura hasta dejar de enternecerse por el hijo de sus entrañas?
Aunque hubiera una madre que se olvidaré yo nunca me olvidare de ti. Isaias 49:15
REFLEXIÓNES
Algunas partes de las Escrituras requieren de conocer
ciertos antecedentes históricos, prácticas culturales,
etc., para entender su mensaje. Pero eso no pasa con
el texto del Evangelio de hoy, una continuación del
Sermón de la Montaña. Aquí tenemos las frases de
Jesús diciendo cómo Dios cuida de nosotros. Por
ejemplo, las frases: “Nadie puede servir a dos amos” y
“Miren las aves del cielo” se usan tan frecuente en
nuestra cultura. Quizá son tan populares. Jesús enfatiza una cosa tan sencilla, si ponemos nuestro corazón en cosas importantes, Dios proveerá el resto. La
forma cómo Jesús relaciona cosas de la naturaleza,
pájaros, flores, hierba, hicieron eco en los oídos de
quienes lo escucharon entonces y de quienes hoy lo
escuchan.
El pasaje breve de Isaías, que está tomado de un texto más amplío que trata de la restauración de Sión,
utiliza una imagen femenina para mostrar el cuidado
de Dios por nosotros. Así como una madre cuida a su
hijo, así de atento está Dios por nuestras necesidades. Juntando la historia del Evangelio, la imagen del
amor paterno de Dios; no es de extrañarse que san
Pablo en su carta a los corintios tiene más confianza
en la forma cómo el Señor lo juzgara en lugar de los
juicios humanos. Para aquellas personas que tienen
puestas sus esperanzas en Dios, el tiempo del juicio
lo único que puede traer son cosas buenas. C opyright © J. S.
RETIRO DE EVANGELIZACION
15 y 16 de Marzo-2014
Para Adultos
Registro y desayuno
Sábado: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Retiro
Sábado: 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Retiro
Domingo: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Salón de Sta. Maria
506 N Garden St.
Registraciones en la oficina de la Iglesia o
Llamar Deacon Paul al 300-3305,
Víctor del Rio al 730-1677,
o a Nita al 733-2790.
Ultima fecha de registración
el 6 de Marzo.
Nombre: ____________________________________
Dirección: ___________________________________
Paluch Co.
Ciudad y Código Postal: _____________, __________
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
1 Pe 1:3-9; Sal 111 (110):1-2, 5-6, 9, 10c; Mc 10:17-27
Martes: 1 Pe 1:10-16; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Mc 10:28-31
Miércoles: Jl 2:12-18; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2;
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Jueves: Dt 30:15-20; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 9:22-25
Viernes: Is 58:1-9a; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15
Sábado: Is 58:9b-14; Sal 86 (85):1-6; Lc 5:27-32
Domingo: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Sal 51 (50):3-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19
[12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11
Teléfono: (
) ______________________________
Hombre: Mujer ______: ________ Edad: __________
Soltero: _______ Casado: ________ otro:_________
¿Ha asistido a este retiro antes? Sí: _____ No: _____
¿Es usted católico?
Sí: _____ No: ______
SCHEDULE OF MASSES & INTENTIONS
Saturday, March 1, Vigil-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00 p.m. LIVING & DECEASED - VINK & BETTENCOURT FAM.
by Myron & Mary Ann Bettencourt
(SM)
5:00 p.m. MARIA OLIVIA OROZCO LARIOS
a sus familia Orozco y hijos
(HF)
5:30 p.m. PETE GIOTTA by Leslie & Beverly Mello
(SC)
Sunday, March 2, Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
6:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
VELMA ESPINDULA by SM Altar & Rosary Soc. (SM)
INTENTIONS OF THE CELEBRANT
(SC)
ROGER H. GARCIA by Roger & Mary Garcia
(HF)
GEORGE & DOTTIE PIMENTEL
by Margaret Rosa
(SM)
INTENTIONS OF THE CELEBRANT
(ST)
ROMAN MAUCH by Bob McNutt & family
(SC)
INTENTIONS OF ALL PARISHIONERS
(HF)
FRANK KLEINHANS by Frank & Joan Bell
(SM)
LIVING, DECEASED & ESPECIALLY ILL MEMBERS
OF THE GUADALUPE SOCIETY by Gpe Soc. (HF)
CLARA COSTA by Eldon Costa
(SC)
MARTIN JAVIER, LIBORIO JIMENEZ & DELFINA
ESPINOZA by Josefina Espinoza
(SM)
ERICO BALANG by Carmina Stepp
(HF)
OMAR PALMA by Filberto Palma
(HF)
LOUISE SCIACCA PETTIT
by Sam & Terry Sciacca
(ST)
JOHN PAUL MAGAO by Nerissa Bitanga
(SM)
Monday, March 3, St. Katherine Drexel
7:00 a.m. ALICE MILLSAP by Al & Frances Domingos
8:00 a.m. GREGORIA M. HELO by Gregoria Helo
12:15 p.m. UNCLE JOE GONZALES by Shirley Mitchell
(SM)
(HF)
(SM)
Tuesday, March 4, St. Casimir
7:00 a.m. ELVERA CORREIA by Edwin Brasil & family
8:00 a.m. SAMMY CASTILLO by Maggie Castillo
12:15 p.m. CHARLES & IRVING SULLIVAN
by Mamie Borges Gott
(SM)
(HF)
(SM)
Wednesday, March 5, Ash Wednesday
6:45 a.m. GLORIA MORENO by her family
(SM)
8:00 a.m. INTENTIONS OF RENATO ENGRACIA FLORES 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
(HF)
9:00 a.m. PACIFICO VIZMONTE by Sam & Cres Pascua (SM)
12:15 p.m. LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF ST. MARY’S
ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY
(SM)
5:00 p.m. SERVICIO DE LA PALABRA / CIENZA
(HF)
5:30 p.m. SCRIPTURE SERVICE / ASHES
(SM)
6:00 p.m. SERVICIO DE LA PALABRA / CIENZA
(HF)
6:00 p.m. CLARA COSTA by Dan & Marjie Jungwirth
(SC)
6:00 p.m. VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD
by Serra Club of Kings-Tulare
(ST)
Wednesday, March 5, Ash Wednesday (continued)
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
SCRIPTURE SERVICE / ASHES
SERVICIO DE LA PALABRA / CIENZA
SCRIPTURE SERVICE / ASHES
SERVICIO DE LA PALABRA / CIENZA
(SM)
(HF)
(Parish Ctr)
(HF)
Thursday, March 6, Sts. Perpetua & Felicity
6:45 a.m. JOHN PAUL MAGAO by his parents
8:00 a.m. PASQUALE & MARIA COPPOLA
by Sam & Terry Sciacca
12:15 p.m. COMMUNION SERVICE
(SM)
(HF
(SM)
Friday, February 28, Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. INT. OF SHEILA & JAVIER VEGA by Pat Reetz
8:00 a.m. INTENTIONS OF ELEANOR STEIN by Eleanor
12:15 p.m. FRANK, TONY & LUCY FAGUNDES
by Milt & Maggie Medeiros
(SM)
(HF)
(SM)
Saturday, March 1, Weekday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m. EUGENE DEVERS by SM Altar & Rosary Society (SM)
Saturday, March 8, Vigil for First Sunday of Lent
4:00 p.m. MARY PLAZOLA by Rae Crawford
(SM)
5:00 p.m. CATALINA NUNEZ SILVA Y MARIA DE LOS ANGELES
NUNEZ by Mario Alberto Macias y Jaime Macias (HF)
5:30 p.m. ISABELL GRIST by Karen Wallen & Heidi Smith (SC)
Sunday, March 9, First Sunday of Lent
6:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
INT. OF LOIS MANNING by Caritas Christi
(SM)
INTENTIONS OF THE CELEBRANT
(SC)
INTENTIONS OF ALL PARISHIONERS
(HF)
ALFRED WELCH by Jane Taylor
(SM)
FRED & ANNIE SCIACCA by Sam & Terry Sciacca (ST)
MARIA REARDON by Maureen Fisher
(SC)
BERTA RAMOS by Kaweah Manor Catholic Res. (HF)
VI COPPOLA by the Notarnicola family
(SM)
EODORO ESPINDOLA by Miguel Espindola
(HF)
INTENTIONS OF THE CELEBRANT
(SC)
INT. OF MARIA DE LA TORRE
by Rosalba Rodriguez
(SM)
5:00 p.m. INTENTIONS OF THE CELEBRANT
(HF)
6:00 p.m. REGINA HERNANDEZ
by grandparents, Jess & Connie
(ST)
7:00 p.m. PATRICIA LUBONG TAJON
by Marcie Gumayagay
(SM)
SANCTUARY FLOWER DEDICATIONS
ST. CHARLES
 In celebration of the birthday of
RUTH CHRISTENSON, the gift of Joe &
Maryanne Christenson.