Whole Community Catechesis

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Whole Community Catechesis
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday: 5:30pm
Sunday: 6:45am, 8:00am, *9:30am
11:00am, 5:30pm *Signed for hearing impaired
Domingo: 12:45pm & 2:30pm (Español)
HOLY DAYS / DIAS SANTOS
(Days of Obligation)
English - Vigil: 5:30pm
7:00am, 9:00am, 12noon, 5:30pm
Español: 7:30pm
WEEKDAY MASSES
CONFESSIONS
Mon-Fri: 7:00am & 5:30pm
Weekdays: 6:30am & 5:00pm
(20 min. before Mass)
Saturday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm & 8:00pm
WEDDINGS
By appointment, 6-month advance notice.
PASTOR
Fr. Tom Baker
ASSOCIATE PASTORS
Fr. Gerald Osuagwu
Fr. Raymont Medina
BAPTISMS
English: 3rd Saturday of each month.
Call 948-3011.
Spanish: El primer Sabado de cada mes.
Llame 942-7853.
Pastors Corner
March 13, 2016
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Fifth Sunday in Lent
Choose Mercy and Love
Today’s gospel is the story of the woman caught in adultery. Jesus spoke often
of the love and mercy of God, but his words would mean nothing unless he can forgive the person in front of him who needs forgiveness (the woman caught in adultery). Threatened with excommunication from his own religion, Jesus chooses love
and mercy over the law and worldly expectations.
In the first reading the prophet Isaiah proclaims the greatness of God and
shows the love God has for his people. Not only did God lead the people from slavery
to freedom, he will also make deserts become like gardens where everyone will eat
and drink. Jesus makes our desert journey of Lent come alive through his resurrection and through offering us mercy and love.
As followers of Jesus we must begin to make his choices our choices and his way our way. This begins when we
practice what Jesus taught. The world does not extend mercy very easily and tends toward an eye for an eye attitude. Jesus came to change that attitude and lead us toward mercy and compassion.
This jubilee year our Holy Father Pope Francis has called upon each of us to be “missionaries of mercy.” Please,
walk out into the desert-scape where the new church is to be built. Walk through the “Gates of Mercy” toward the
cross of Jesus and pray that you can be a “living sacrifice to God” (Romans 12:1) and an instrument of His mercy. Peace.
Fr. Tom
Penance Services– Lenten Penance Services will be held at on Wednesday, March 16 at St. Serra Parish, on
Tuesday, March 22 at Sacred Heart and Wednesday, March 23 at St. Mary’s. All services will begin at 7pm.
Easter Flowers- You are invited to donate potted Easter flowers in honor of friends or family members, living or
deceased. These flowers will be used to decorate our Church at Easter. Please bring them to the Church on Holy
Thursday, Good Friday or Holy Saturday. Your intentions will be remembered at all the Easter Masses.
Elegir La Misericordia y El Amor
El Evangelio de hoy nos habla de una mujer sorprendida en adulterio. Por otro lado, Jesús a menudo habla de la
misericordia y del amor de Dios, sin embargo, sus palabras no significarían nada si Él no hubiera podido hubiera perdonado a la persona que tubo delante de Él y que estaba necesitada de perdón (la mujer que fue sorprendida en adulterio).
En la Primera Lectura el profeta Isaías “proclama la grandeza del Señor” y muestra el amor que Dios tiene por
su pueblo. Dios no solamente liberó al pueblo de la esclavitud sino que hizo del desierto un jardín donde todos comieron
y bebieron. Así también nosotros en nuestro caminar Cuaresmal por el desierto, Jesús nos vivifica por Su resurrección,
por Su misericordia y Su amor. Esto no enseña que, como seguidores de a través de nuestra decisiones y nuestra forma
de ser debemos seguir el camino de Jesús y no nuestro camino. En el mundo no se extiende fácilmente la misericordia, y
fácilmente se tiene la actitud de ojo por ojo. Sin embargo Jesús vino a cambiar esta actitud y nos enseñó a ser misericordiosos y compasivos. Durante este Año Jubilar que nos ha pedido nuestro Santo Padre Papa Francisco que, cada uno de
nosotros debe ser “misionero de la misericordia”.
Hermanos y hermanas: caminemos por el desierto-escape donde la nueva Iglesia será construida. Caminemos a
través de las “Puertas de Misericordia” hacia la cruz de Jesús y oremos para que podamos ser “sacrificio vivo” (Rom 12, 1)
y un instrumento de Su misericordia. Paz. P. Tomás.
Oremos por Las Vocaciones—Por favor oremos por mas vocaciones al sacerdocio y a la vida religiosa. La vocación puede ser un regalo maravilloso para la Iglesia. Por favor pase a la oficina de la Iglesia para que se lleve a su casa un “Cáliz
Vocacional” y oren como familia por las vocaciones durante toda la semana.
Flores de Pascua—Invito a todos los feligreses a donar flores de pascua en honor de algún amigo, ser querido o miembro de su familia, vivo o difunto. La flores serán utilizadas para decorar la Iglesia el Domingo de Resurrección. Favor de
traerlas a la Iglesia el Jueves, Viernes o Sábado Santo. Favor de agregar el nombre de su ser querido en la planta para que
sean recordados en la Misa de Pascua.
The Happenings
March 13, 2016
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Fifth Sunday in Lent
Palm Sunday
Year of Mercy
On Palm Sunday, Sacred Heart
Parish will be celebrating the Jubilee Year of Mercy in a special
way. We will be collecting prayer intentions from you to be included in our services during Holy Week, distributing Mercy Prayer Cards, offering opportunities for participating in corporal works of mercy,
providing a children’s corner which includes free rosaries and prayer cards, free refreshments, and an opportunity for fellowship. This will take place at the end of each Mass on
Palm Sunday at the red Doors Of Mercy. As you walk out you will see banners depicting
the 7 Corporal Works of Mercy and the 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy that we should all be
involved in. We are looking forward to constructing a culture of Mercy together as a parish!
This will also be an excellent opportunity to look back on the 125 years of our history at
Sacred Heart Church, which will include pictures and video for you to enjoy.
Ministry News
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Sacred Heart School
Tues., March 15: Health checks
Wed., March 16: Lenten Mass at 7am;
First grade donates lunches to St. Vincent
de Paul
Thurs., March 17: Free dress for St. Patrick’s Day (wear green and jeans are ok)
Fri., March 18: School Mass at 8:30am
and St. Joseph Table by the 2nd and 8th
grade; TK Field Trip to LPAC at 11am;
1:30pm Dismissal
Sat., March 19: First Reconciliation at
10am
2016/2017 school applications are available in the school office during office hours.
If you have any questions feel free to call
the office at 661-948-3613
Box tops & Labels: Sacred Heart School
is collecting labels from Campbell’s products and box tops for education from General Mills. If you would like to donate
labels and box tops bring them to the
school office. Thank you
Scrip: Sold in the office during School
Stations of the Cross
Youth Nights
Monday, March 14: Youth Night. 6:30pm To 8:30pm. Kennedy Center. Theme:
Stations of the Cross
Wednesday, March 16: Sisters of Strength. 6:30pm To 8:00pm. Youth House
Thursday, March 17: Band Of Brothers. 6:30pm To 8:00pm. Youth House
Confirming Disciples
YEAR ONE– TODAY Faith Day: Sunday, March 13, 12:00pm to 2:15pm.
Teens only .
YEAR TWO– TODAY Faith day with sponsors: Sunday, march 13 2:45pm
to 6:30pm. Please notify your sponsor so they have time to plan to spend this
afternoon with you! The rite of acceptance will take place during the 5:30pm
mass.
Parent Meeting regarding the sacrament of confirmation: Tuesday, march
15. Kennedy center, 6:30pm. One parent must attend this meeting. Ceremony
assignments will be given out at this meeting.
City of Saints Teen Conference
On the Fridays of Lent the Stations of the
Cross will be held at 7:30pm in the Church.
City of Saints is a Catholic teen conference hosted by Archbishop Gomez and the
Youth Ministry Division of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This even is a wonderful and LOCAL opportunity for young people to deepen their relationship with Jesus.
Fish Fry
The dates are from August 5-7, 2016 at UCLA. The fee is $225.00 per person for the
entire weekend! This includes housing and all your meals.! There are dynamic
speakers, Liturgy, prayer spaces, etc.
When: Feb. 12, March 4, 11, 18 at 5pm-7pm
Where: Knights Hall 719 Columbia Way
Cost: $8 Adults, $5 Children under 12
Contact: Joe or Debbie Owens 948-0908
Fundraising opportunities are available to help pay a partial amount of the fees. A
$50.00 deposit is required to reserve your space. There are only 20 spaces reserved
for our parish so register soon! You can learn more by visiting the website
at cityofsaints.org. Be a Saint!
Ministry News
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Rosary Rally
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Crusade will hold their annual
Public Square Rosary Rally for Traditional Marriage.
Date: Sat., March 19 (Feast of St. Joseph)
Time: 12 Noon
Location: Boeing Plaza (on the corner of Lancaster Blvd. and Sierra Hwy)
All are welcome to join us in praying the rosary to our Blessed Mother!
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The Annual Legion of Mary Acies Mass and Renewal of Promise will be
held on Saturday, March 19th at 6:45AM at St. Mary’s Church in Palmdale.
All Parishioners are also welcome.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive
Today the trucks are outside the church to pick up your donations for
our Easter food drive. Sunday, March 13th please join us and come over to
45058 Trevor Ave. to help sort the food starting at 8am through 2pm. This is
a big job and we need many hands to accomplish this task.
Lay Fraternity of Charles de Foucauld
The Lay Fraternity of Charles de Foucauld will have its next monthly meeting on Sunday, March 20th at 2:00 p.m. We will meet at the facilitator's
home for Scripture/Faith Sharing followed by Eucharistic Adoration at St.
Junipero Serra Church and dinner. For more information, contact Arlene
Moeller at [email protected] or call (661) 361-4096.
ORE Stations of the Cross
will be held on March 18, at
7:30pm in the Church.
Sunday, March 20: please
support the RCITeens by purchasing the palm crosses they
made next week before the
Palm Sunday Masses.
No classes during Holy
Week: March 23/24,
In the Spotlight
The Light is on for You
Welcome! Our doors are open and the light is on. Lent is the season where we prepare ourselves to renew and restore our
relationship with Jesus and the Church as we prepare to celebrate Easter. For many of us the Sacrament of Confession can be scary
and even embarrassing. We may be too nervous or consider ourselves unforgiveable. Yet with confidence Pope Francis reminds us:
“How many times in my pastoral ministry have I heard it said, ‘Father, I have many sins,’ & I have always pleaded, ‘Don’t be afraid; go to him; he is waiting
for you; he will take care of everything.’ We hear many offers from the world around us, but let us take up God’s offer instead: his is a caress of love.” –Pope
Francis
Want to make things right? Now is the time. There will be Lenten Penance Services on Wednesday, March 16 at St. Serra Parish, on Tuesday, March 22 at Sacred Heart and Wednesday, March 23 at St. Mary’s. All services will begin at 7pm. Sacred Heart
Church also has Confessions Mon-Fri from 6:30-6:50am and 5:00-5:20pm, and on Saturday from 4-5pm and at 8pm.
Going to Confession: Reconciliation may be face-to-face or anonymous, with a screen between you and the priest. Choose the
option that is the most comfortable for you.
1. The priest gives a blessing or greeting.
2. Make the Sign of the Cross and say, “Bless me father, for I have sinned. My last confession was…” (give weeks, months, or years).
3. Confess all your sins to the priest. (If you are unsure or uneasy, tell him and ask for help.)
4. The priest gives a penance and offers advice to help you become a better Catholic Christian.
5. Say an Act of Contrition, expressing your sorrow for your sins.
6. The priest, acting in the person of Christ, then absolves you from your sins.
Act of Contrition God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and
the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve
with the help of your grace to confess my sins, do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.
Our Parish Family
Vocations Corner
Preparing your Heart
Women’s Silent Retreat
April 22-24, 2016
Be Free To Hear and Respond
Obstacles and fears prevent you from
hearing God’s voice. To clear these
obstacles you must face them and
ask for help in clearing them away.
You must be willing to let God set
you free. You must also be willing to
allow others to help you in this. As
the obstacles are cleared away, you
can truly pray, “Your will, not my
own.”
Located in the beautiful and serene
grounds of the Sacred Heart Retreat
House, Alhambra.
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We are in the final days of
our Grand Raffle ~ don’t
miss out on this opportunity to
win !!
Retreat Master:
Rev. David Kueter, OMV
Theme:
“I have loved you with an everlasting love”
Jer. 31:3
The retreat begins at 5pm on Friday
and ends at 12:30pm on Sunday.
Reservation application and payment
deadline is March 15, 2016.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is the exclusive
West Coast destination for Vatican
Splendors: A Journey Through Faith
and Art. This 12,000 square foot exhibition, comprising one of the largest
Vatican collections ever to tour the
United States, includes an extraordinary collection of historical and religious objects, some of which date to
the first century, as well as works of
art by Michelangelo, Bernini, Guercino and others. For a limited time our
parish can purchase tickets at a $5
discount by entering the
code
“parish”.
“All Things Catholic”
Please make your check payable to,
‘Sacred Heart Retreat House’ and
turn it in with the reservation form
(found in the vestibule of the Church)
to the Office of Religious Education,
Attn Shelley Urmanski (661)948-3011.
Perpetual Adoration
Our Lord is waiting for your
visit. Blessings on all who visit to
Adore Him. ADORERS are needed
for the following hours:
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WED
THURS
FRIDAY
This week’s blog:
“What do we Gain from the
Sacrament of the Sick ”
by Fr. Gerald Osuagwu
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2:00 AM – 3:00 AM
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12:00 AM – 1:00 AM
1:00 AM – 2:00 AM
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
If you can serve, please call Jessica
at 948-4604. Thank You.
The Voice of the Saints
“The nation doesn’t simply need
what we have. It needs what we are.”
-St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
Archdiocesan Council of
Catholic Women North
San Fernando District
DAY OF RECOLLECTION
Lancaster Knights of Columbus Hall
719 W. Columbia Way (Avenue M)
Palmdale, CA 93551
Thursday, March 17, 2016
9:00am – 2:30pm
Retreat Speaker: Rev. Francis Benedict, O.S.B., Abbot Emeritus St.
Andrew’s Abbey
Schedule for the Day:
9AM
Registration
10AM Morning Talk
NOON Mass
1:30PM Lunch
2:30PM Adjournment
Cost: $25.00per person (Pre-paid)
Please make checks payable to and
mail to: Barbara Ballman
715 W. Avenue H-8
Lancaster, CA 93534
Questions: Call Barbara at: (661)
942-2080. Reservations dead-
Masses for the Week
March 12—March 18, 2016
Saturday
5:30pm Teresa Ann Carbajal, RIP
Sunday
6:45am Carmen Garcia Gallegas, RIP
8:00am James & Yae Humm, RIP
9:30am Mary Jo & Michael Vail, RIP
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For those among us who are sick, that they
know Christ’s comforting presence, in our
community’s care : Lester Gilbert, Jan Oies-
tad, Tony Sablan, Maria Dorado, Robert
Brink, Jose David Giron, Chris Macora, Cheri
Bertola, Tony Gaeta, Joan Maliaros, Enrique Quintanilla,
Jennifer June Winburn, Joan Maliaros, Pat Baer, Roberto
Cevallos, Ta Thi Reaux.
11:00am Luigi Gutierrez, RIP
12:45pm
Richard Carranza, RIP
2:30pm For All Parishioners
5:30pm Albert Abaied, RIP
Monday
7:00am Teresita Morales, RIP
5:30pm Mr. & Mrs. Fernando, RIP
Tuesday
7:00am Rita Maziriak, TIP
5:30pm Leonard Marian Nagel, RIP
Wednesday
Today’s Gospel
7:00am Sharon Slavin Miller, RIP
5:30pm Aurelia & Pedro Llano, RIP
Friday
Readings for the Week
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62];
Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20
Tuesday:
Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42
Thursday:
Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Friday:
Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42
Saturday:
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a
Sunday:
Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24;
Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]
7:00am HCH Family
5:30pm Jenny Saraceno, RIP
Thursday
Monday:
7:00am Joe Napoles, RIP
A woman caught in the act of adultery is brought to Jesus. He
challenges anyone without sin to throw the first stone (John 8:111)
Evangelio de Hoy
Sorprenden a una mujer en el acto de adulterio. Que el que no
tenga pecado tire la primera piedra (Juan 8:1-11)
Parish Information
Parish Office
Phone: (661) 942-7122 / 942-4830
Fax: (661) 945-4255
Email:
[email protected]
Website: sacredheartlancaster.org
Facebook: Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, Lancaster-CA
Hours: Mon- Sat 10:00am-5:00pm
(closed 12 - 1pm)
Religious Education
Phone: (661) 948-3011
Website: sacredheartore.weebly.com
Download the app: Sacred Heart ORE
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm
(closed 12 - 1pm). Closed Friday.
Sacred Heart School
Phone: (661) 948-3613
Principal: Mr. David Schatz
Website: shsav.org
Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30am- 3:30pm;
Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm
Youth Ministries
Phone: (661) 945-8743
Catholics in Action
Confirming Disciples
Hispanic Ministry
Encargado: Heriberto Cayetano
Phone: (661) 942-7853
Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm
(closed 12 - 1pm)
Funerals
Please call the parish office 942-7122
Building Campaign
Phone: (661) 947-7122
Website: buildsacredheartchurch.org
Facebook: Build Sacred Heart Church
Deacons
Deacon Greg Halamicek
Deacon Fermin Herrera
Deacon Dale Reynolds
Deacon Ron Routolo
Deacon Jason Schalow
Pastoral Intern: Egren Gomez
Perpetual Adoration
Sunday 7:00pm– Saturday 9:00am
Saturday 7:00pm– Sunday 6:00am
Novena- Tuesday : 6:00pm
Liturgy of the Hours
Weekdays: 5:00pm
Gift Shop
Saturday: 4:00pm –7:00pm
Sunday:7:30am –7:30pm
Closed during Masses
Anointing of the sick/
Ministry to the sick
Please call the parish office to arrange for
anointing for someone who is seriously ill
or preparing for surgery. If ill, homebound
or hospitalized we can visit upon request.
Safeguard the Children
Linda Gonzalez: (661) 949-8890
March 13, 2016
Fifth Sunday in Lent