SUNDAY MASSES Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 6:45am, 8:00am, *9

SUNDAY MASSES Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 6:45am, 8:00am, *9

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
PASTOR
Fr. Tom Baker
WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon-Fri: 7:00am & 5:30pm
CONFESSIONS
BAPTISMS
English: 3rd Saturday of each month.
Call 948-3011.
Spanish: El primer Sabado de cada mes.
Llame 942-7853.
WEDDINGS
By appointment, 6-month advance notice.
Call 942-7122.
Weekdays: 6:30am & 5:00pm
(20 min. before Mass)
Saturday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm & 8:00pm
ASSOCIATE PASTORS
Fr. Gerald Osuagwu
Fr. Raymont Medina
Pastors Corner
May 8, 2016
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The Ascension of the Lord
The Ascension of the Lord
Today we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus into heaven. This solemnity used to occur on Thursday, 40 days after
Easter, but since fewer and fewer people were attending the mid-week celebration, it was transferred to Sunday so that
more of the faithful would celebrate this important event.
Pope Francis stated in a homily at St. Peter’s Basilica on November 4, 2013 these words: “Our sins are in the hands
of God; those merciful hands, those hands “wounded” by love. It was not by chance that Jesus willed to preserve the
wounds in his hands to enable us to know and feel his mercy. And this is our strength, our hope.”
In today’s Gospel Jesus tells his disciples (and us): “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from
the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached….You are witnesses of these things.” As we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord we are commissioned as Jesus’ witnesses. We are witnesses that
wounds, suffering and death do not have the last word. Resurrection, forgiveness, mercy and new life do. The wounds
of Jesus remind us we can find meaning in our wounds and suffering. We can proclaim new life and resurrection when
we discover this truth. Our sins and wounds are in the hands of God, who is always ready to forgive, restore and impart
His Spirit upon us. May we who receive such wonderful gifts, be faithful witnesses to His name, sharing the gifts of
Fr. Tom
love, mercy and new life we have received. Blessings.
Mission Appeal – Each year, every parish in our Archdiocese has a Mission
Appeal. This weekend Fr. Vito Di Marzio from St. Elizabeth Church in Van
Nuys will speak at all the Masses on behalf of the Rogationist Fathers of the
Heart of Jesus. Your generosity and support of their work in the foreign missions is appreciated.
Ascensión de Jesús
Hoy celebramos la Ascensión de Jesús al cielo. Tradicionalmente esta
festividad se celebra el jueves (jueves pasado) cuarenta días después de la Resurrección, sin embargo, cada vez menos personas asistían a Misa a media semana
y por eso esta solemnidad fue movida al domingo, para que la mayoría de los fieles celebraran este gran acontecimiento.
El 4 de Noviembre 2013 el Papa Francisco en una de sus homilías en la
Basílica de San Pedro declaró lo siguiente: “Nuestros pecados están en las manos
de Dios; esas manos misericordiosas estan ‘heridas” por el amor. No fue por casualidad que Jesús ha querido preservar
las heridas en sus manos sino que Él ha querido que nosotros conozcamos y siéntanos su misericordia. Y esta es nuestra fuerza y nuestra esperanza.”
En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús dice a su discípulos (y a nosotros hoy): “Esta escrito que el Mesías tenia que
padecer y había de resucitar de entre los muertos al tercer día para el arrepentimiento del perdón de los pecados… Ustedes son testigos de todo esto”. En esta Solemnidad de la Ascensión del Señor al cielo Jesús nos encomendó ser Sus
testigos. Somos testigos de que las heridas y el sufrimiento no tienen la última palabra. Por lo tanto, la resurrección, el
perdón y la misericordia nos dan una nueva vida. La heridas de Jesús nos recuerdan que podemos encontrar un verdadero sentido a nuestras heridas y sufrimientos. Cuando descubrimos esta verdad, entonces podemos proclamar la vida
nueva y la resurrección. Nuestros pecados y heridas están en las manos de Dios, Él es quien esta siempre dispuesto a
perdonar, restaurar y derramar Su Espíritu sobre nosotros. Recibamos estos dones maravillosos y seamos testigos fieles de Su nombre, compartiendo el don del amor, la misericordia y la vida nueva que hemos recibido de Él.
Bendiciones. P. Tomás.
Misiones en el Mundo -Hoy habrá una Segunda Colecta para apoyar las Misiones en el Mundo, en este caso estaremos ayudando a la Congregación Religiosa de los Padres ‘Rogacianos del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús”. El P. Vito Marzio
de la Iglesia de Santa Elizabeth de Van Nuys estará haciendo el pedido en todas las misas a nombre de su Congregación. Su generosidad y su apoyo a la labor de las misiones en el extranjero es muy apreciada.
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May 8, 2016
The Ascension of the Lord
Archdiocesan Council of
Catholic Women
The ACCW cordially invites all women
of the L.A. Archdiocese to the 12th Annual Mass honoring Our Mother Mary
at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Tuesday, May 10th. The crowning of the Blessed Mother will be at
9:50AM, Mass begins at 10:00AM. The celebrants will be Msgr. Kostelnik and Msgr.
Gehl, Spiritual Advisor.
Join us in honoring our Mother.
Magnificat
Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women,
will host a Prayer Breakfast on May 21st,
9:30am to 1pm at the Hellenic Center, 43404
30th Street West, Lancaster.
Our speaker, Teri Thompson, is a social
media international speaker, author and adjunct professor. Teri will share how the
Lord's mercy, protection and love always turn
the darkest times into light because He faithfully listens to our prayers.
Make check payable to Antelope Valley
Magnificat for $26, to confirm your reservation. Mail to Anne Trabold 1767 W. Avenue
H -5, Lancaster 93534 postmarked by May
13th. For information or to receive a flyer contact Rita at (661) 943-6402.
Virtus Training
“Protecting God’s Children”
Virtus Training are for adults which teaches the Five Basic Steps of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention. This program is mandated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for all adults who
work/volunteer with or around children or youth on a regular basis.
Virtus Re-Certification “Keeping The Promise Alive” is required every four (4) years.
Virtus Schedule - May 21, 2016 at the Kesterson Center. Please call 942-7122 to register.
9:00 am – 12:00 noon - Virtus “Protecting God’s Children”
1:00 – 2:30 pm - Virtus Re-Certification “Keeping The Promise Alive”
We thank you in advance for your cooperation towards our common goal:
protecting the faithful of the future.
Ministry News
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Sacred Heart School
Mon., May 9: Student Council
“Pay for Free Dress” $1.00
Youth Nights
Tues., May 10: Student Council
Field Trip to Reagan Library
Youth Night: Monday, May 9th. Theme: Honoring our Mom’s .
6:30-8:30pm, Kennedy Hall.
Wed., May 11: 7th Grade Field Trip
to Cabrillo Museum;
Kindergarten Field Trip to Natural
History Museum;
3rd Grade Field Trip to Gene Autry
Museum.
Sisters of Strength: Wednesday, May 11th, 6:30-8pm. Youth House.
Band of Brothers: Thursday, May 12th, 6:30-8pm. Youth House.
Confirming Disciples Year One
May 15: Mandatory Faith Day with parents 12:00-2:30PM. Kennedy
Hall. One parent must attend with the teen. Please mark your calendars.
Thurs., May 12: 2nd Grade Field
Trip to La Brea Tar Pits.
Important information for year two will be given to parents at this meeting!
Fri., May 13: School Mass at
10:45am.
All teens ages 14-17 are invited to register for our sacrament of Confirmation preparation process, Confirming Disciples.
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
Registration packets are now available in the Youth Ministry Office,
Office of Religious Education and Parish Office. For more info, please
contact the Youth Ministry staff 945-8743
Box tops & Labels: Sacred Heart
School is collecting labels from Campbell’s products & box tops for education from General Mills. If you would
like to donate labels & box tops bring
them to the school office. Thank you
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 8, 2016
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,
the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”
— Revelation 22:13
Registration for Confirming Disciples
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First Eucharist Practice and Parent Prayer Experience on May 10, at 5:45PM.
Sign in at the Kennedy Hall for students receiving First Communion on May 14 at 10AM.
First Eucharist Practice and Parent Prayer Experience on May 13, at 5:45PM.
Sign in at the Kennedy Hall for students receiving First Communion on May 14 at 2PM.
Returning Family Registration: Registration will begin on May 1st. Visit our website sacredheartore.
weebly. com to re-register online. Please bring a cash or credit card deposit of $50 to the ORE Office
to complete registration. Late fee applies after September 1, 2016.
New Family Registration: Watch for new family registration beginning June 1st.
A Blessing to all our First Communicants: “May you have trust in your faith throughout your whole life and
feel it’s guidance in everything you do.” Amen
Kindergarten Promotion: May 15, at 9:30am
Did you know? Sacred Heart collects old cell phones as well as empty ink cartridges for recycling in
the parish office. The proceeds go to the Office of Religious Education. They can be dropped off MonSat between 10am–5pm (lunch from 12-1). Thank you!
The Lay Fraternity of
Charles de Foucauld
is holding it’s next meeting on
St. Junipero Serra Church
Sunday, May 15th
2:00 p.m.
We will meet at the facilitator’s
home for Scripture/Faith Sharing followed by Eucharistic Adoration and dinner.
For more information, call or
text Arlene Moeller at
(661) 361-4096.
Our Parish Family
The Filipino Ministry invites everyone to celebrate
Flores de Mayo
Celebration
Saturday, May 21, 2016
5:30PM Mass
Rosary will follow at
Mary's Garden.
Reception to follow at
the Kennedy Hall.
For the month of May
Mother’s Day spiritual bouquet cards
are available in the church
and parish office.
Send your mom a beautiful message of prayer
and love….
Weekly Rosary Rally
The Legion of Mary is holding a
Public Square Rosary Rally every
Saturday in the month of May in
honor of Mother Mary :
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PRAY FOR VOCATIONS
Please remember to pray for more
vocations to religious life and the
priesthood during this holy season.
This can be our special gift to the
Church.
OREN POR VOCACIONES
Durante esta temporada santa, recuerden orar por las vocaciones a la
vida religiosa y al sacerdocio.
≈≈≈≈≈ † ≈≈≈≈≈
Vocations Corner
Ask Only One Question
We can only discern one path at a
time. It is hard enough to hear God
say yes to a single question, let
alone to hear His response to a
multiple-choice question. Focus on
and pray about one path at a
time. After asking the question, it
becomes time to listen for God’s
call.
Healing Mass
at Sacred Heart
The Prayer Group at Sacred Heart
Church invites you to a Healing
Mass presided over by
Fr. Joshua Lee
Tuesday, May 17th
7:30pm
May 14th, May 21st, May 28th
12 noon
at Sacred Heart Church.
Location: Boeing Plaza (on the corner
of Lancaster Blvd. and Sierra Hwy)
All are welcome to get their emotional, mental, physical and psychological healing. This Mass is for
everyone.
“You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the Rosary” - Mary Mother of
God
For more information, please call
Diane at 661-718-2757.
Masses for the Week
May 7 - May 13, 2016
Saturday
5:30pm
Gladys Alexander, RIP
Sunday
6:45am
Mauricio Quinagon, RIP
8:00am
Filmore Dora To, Liv
9:30am
Mary & Doug Hawkins, RIP
11:00am
Paula Ancheta, RIP
12:45pm
Gildardo Gonzalez, RIP
2:30pm
For All Parishioners
5:30pm
Judith Coleman, RIP
7:00am
Fritz Miller & Family, Liv
5:30pm
Porfiria Segovia, RIP
7:00am
Josefina Cisneros, RIP
5:30pm
Rogelio Malla, RIP
7:00am
Margeline Lizama, RIP
5:30pm
Herminia Pino, RIP
7:00am
Richard & Nora Crann, RIP/Liv
5:30pm
Robert Gerbovaz, RIP
7:00am
Billy Barker, RIP
5:30pm
Maria Navarrete, RIP
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Please remember in your prayers the sick
of our parish: Cheri Bertola, Wayne Squire,
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Jacqueline Chavez, Paul Landreth, Joanne
Robe, Nancy Pence, Dolores O’Neal.
Rest in Peace: Socorro Sotelo, Alex Mena,
Lulu Hernandez.
Readings for the Week
Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab,4-5acd,6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11,20-21; Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday:Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30,33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a,5,7-11; Jn 17:20-26
Friday:
Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2,11-12,19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19
Saturday: Acts 1:15-17,20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17
Sunday:
Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a,16-20b or Ez 37:1-14
or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2,24,35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27;
Jn 7:37-39
Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1,24,29-31,34; 1 Cor 12:
3b-7,12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:
15-16,23b-26
Today’s Gospel
As Jesus blessed his disciples he parted from them and
was taken up to heaven (Luke 24:46-53).
Evangelio de Hoy
Los discípulos fueron testigos de todos los sucesos de la
vida de Cristo. (Lucas 24:46-53).
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
May 8, 2016
The Ascension of the Lord
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our mom’s here at
Sacred Heart Church