Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
A Roman Catholic Christian Community of Faith and Worship
ALL
Are
Welcome
April 24th , 2016
Fifth Sunday of Easter
344 W. Workman St., Covina 91723 + (626) 332-3570 + www.sacredheart.cc
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Parish Center Office Hours
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Mon-Fri 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 8:30pm
Sat 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm
Sun 8am-3:30pm
Emergency Sick Calls Anytime
PARISH PRIESTS:
REV. WILLIAM T. EASTERLING , V.F., Pastor
REV. BRIAN CAVANAGH Pastor Emer itus
REV. ARTHUR NAJERA, Associate
REV. JAMES KELLY, Associate
Deacon Couples:
DCN. JOHN & MRS. JEANNE HORN
DCN. RON & MRS. CAROL BUTLER
DCN. RUDY & MRS. MONIQUE LEYVA
Read the bulletin online at www.sacredheart.cc
St. Vincent de Paul - (626)339-7580
Mass Schedule
Weekdays: 8:15 am and 5:30 pm
Additional 10:30 am Mass on First Fridays
during school year
Saturdays: 8:15am & 5:30 pm,
Sundays: 6:15am, 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,
12:00pm, 1:30pm (Spanish) & 5:30pm Youth
Holyday Mass Schedule: Var ies:
Please consult the proper bulletin article.
Government Holidays: Offices Closed.
9:30am only Mass of the day.
Confessions:
Saturdays: 4:15pm to 5:15pm & 8:00pm to 8:30pm
Ministerio en Español: Padre Bill & Padre Arturo
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Parish Center & Parish Offices
626 332-3570
www.sacredheart.cc
Business Manager
Pearl Nacey
332-3570
Pastoral Council
Cindy Boulais
332-3570
Finance Committee
Pat Barber
332-3570
Pastoral Aide
Deacon Ron Butler
347-7673
Bulletin Editor
Natalie Quiros
332-3570
Bulletin articles, send to:
[email protected]
Parish School
Principal www.shs.cc
April Luchonok,
332-7222
Parish Departments & Ministry of:
Director of Elementary &
Junior High Formation
Amy Allen
331-7914
Director of Youth & Young Adult Formation
High School Confirmation
Youth Group & Young Adult Ministry
Worship Coordinator
Dayrin Perez
331-7914
Deacon Rudy Leyva
332-3570
Adult Formation Coordinators
RCIA, Adult Confirmation,
Converts, & Bible Study
Deacon John & Jeanne Horn
332-3570
Pastoral Care Coordinator
Deacon Ron Butler
347-7673
Administration Business Manager
Pearl Nacey
332-3570
Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers
Frank Reynoso
332-3570
Ministers of the Altar
Madgy Chalmers
332-3570
Ministers to the Sick
Leo & Merly Inguito
332-3570
Lectors
Ron Arcieniega
332-3570
Director Of Music
Pat Flahive
332-3570
Liturgy Committee
Deacon Rudy Leyva
332-3570
Liturgical Environment
Ed & Carmen Aniceto
818-640-2960
Usher Coordinator
Jess Chacon
332-3570
Altar Care
Joan Mauch
332-3570
Service and Outreach Ministries
Bereavement
Kathy Prouty
967-1247
Boy Scouts
William Block
424-328-4481
Catholic Mens Fellowship Gus Corona
641-9714
Council of Cath. Women
Dee Mclaughlin
962-3115
Cub Scouts
Nick Hernandez
201-3521
Filipino Association
Virgil Mendoza
915-5898
Girl Scouts
332-3570
Health
Louise Morrison
332-3570
Knights of Columbus
John Petersen
814-9915
Legion Of Mary
Rose Alvarado
332-3570
Our Daily Bread
Amy Allen & Cindy Boulais
331-7914
Pro Life
Manny Navaro
818-445-9746
Rosary Makers
Juana Gomez
332-3570
St. Vincent de Paul
Gary Castro
339-7580
PARISH REGISTRATION
NAME: ________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________
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PHONE #: _____________________________________
MISSION STATEMENT:
LovingPeople
DiscoveringHope
FollowingJesus
LivingEucharist
Our parish is in partnership with:
OPTIONS Care Center for:
Women and Men Faced with Unplanned Pregnancy
1840 N. Hacienda Blvd., Unit 13, La Puente, CA 91744
626.671.0581 / www.awomenscarecenter.org
SACRAMENTS/DEVOTIONS
Baptisms:
Every Sunday except the first Sunday of the
month. Mandatory Baptism Preparation Class first Thursday of
every month. Deadline to register is two weeks prior to the
class. Please contact the Parish Center for further information.
Marriages:
Congratulations! Please contact the Parish
Center to meet with a priest or deacon at least six months prior
to the intended date of marriage.
Priesthood & Religious Life: Young men and women
interested in becoming a priest or a religious sister, or deacon,
please call Father Art at (626)332-3570.
Anointing of the Sick: If you or someone you know
needs a visit because they have become seriously ill, call the
Parish Center at any time.
Anointing Every 1st Saturday of the Month:
Please participate in the 8:15am Mass, the Sacrament
will be celebrated immediately after Mass.
Sacrament of Adult Initiation: If you are an adult
interested in joining the Catholic Church or completing your
sacraments, call the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults) coordinators, Deacon John & Mrs. Jeanne Horn, at
(626) 339-0136.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays 4:15 to
5:15pm and 8 to 8:30pm; or by appointment.
Devotions: Mother of Perpetual Help—Tuesdays at 5:30pm
Mass. Rosary recited after the daily Masses.
Eucharistic Adoration:
First Friday of the month
starting at 9:00am concluding with Benediction at 5:15pm.
___ I AM A NEW PARISHIONER
___ THIS IS A CHANGE OF ADDRESS
For Mass times throughout the United States,
Visit www.masstimes.org
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 24, 2016
“Behold,
God’s dwelling is with the human race.”
— Revelation 21:3
Please pray for those who are sick, and their
families, that they will feel God’s presence and
know his love, especially:
Janice Moreno, Esmeralda Gamboa, Joseph Martinez,
E. Yolanda Jire, Cora Vengua, Carol Rathke, Rosa
Maria Santos, Frank Urquidi Jr., Jo Cancilla,
Ernestina Lopez, Ron Duran, Donald Caballero, Jim
McAllister, Rosaura Cornoel, Jovita R. Roldan, Diana
Armstrong, Kelly Arthur, Carlota Figueroa, Romulo
Barreno, Rodora Marie Jocson, Dorothy Schilling, Erin
Allen, Frank Romero, Katie Hughes, Ron Scott, Rosario
Barrios, Richard McConnell, Rosemary Foley,
Josephina Villagrana Martinez, Margaret Corral,
Gloria DePrima, Arlene Froio, LaVerne Cheske,
Ernestina Lopez, Nancy Mares, Albert Mares, Connie
Mares, Zachery Weber, Joseph Catania, Nellie Santana,
Carolyn Swift, Gary & Dolores Gagner, Fred
Easterling, Paula Easterling.
Photo on Today’s Cover
Teens from Sacred Heart's EDGE
Program and chaperones delivered
donations to the St. Vincent de Paul
Society for people in need. They
helped sort shoes and clothes. It was
a great day!
STEWARDSHIP
20,605.08
April 17th, 2016
“Bring the Tithes into the treasure...Put me to the
proof, says the Lord of Hosts, and see if I do not
open windows in the sky and pour a blessing on you
as long as there is need.”
- Malachi 3:10
Next Sunday, May 1st, we will have a 2nd
collection for the Cardinal McIntyre Fund
Together in Mission
Please pray for those who have special needs, and
their families, that they will feel God’s presence and
know his love, especially:
Martin Mandez, Alma Rosa Medina, Velasco
Family, Carmona Family.
Please Pray for: Elvira Ayala,
& John Mendez.
Their funeral masses were held or
will be held at Sacred Heart Church.
May they rest in the peace of the Lord.
Banns of Marriage
Please pray for the following members of our
community as they prepare for Marriage.
Natalie Villanueva & Francisco Romo
Victoria Abangian & Jacob Garcia
Bulletin Announcement Deadline
All announcements for the bulletin must be
submitted no later than noon on Tuesday.
Announcements may be dropped off to the Parish
Center, faxed to (626) 967-4884 or emailed to
[email protected]. All announcements are subject
to approval and space permitting for publishing.
Everything we have is a gift of God, which we
are called upon to share. When we give generously, our
life is most like his.
Together in Mission:
Parish Goal:
$125,200.00
Amount Pledged:
$116,444.50
Amount Paid:
$67,231.50
Difference Under: $57,968.50
If you have not already made a pledge, please prayerfully
consider making a pledge or one time gift to help the poor
parishes in our Archdiocese. May God bless you for your
generous support of this appeal.
POPE FRANCIS Quote of the Week:
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
Dec. 8, 2015 – Nov. 20, 2016
The Church’s first truth is the love of
Christ. The Church makes herself a
servant of this love and mediates it to all
people: a love that forgives and
expresses itself in the gift of oneself.
Consequently, wherever the Church is
present, the mercy of the Father must be
evident . (S12)
Merciful Like the Father
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Parish Events & News...
PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOPS
Would you like to have a more meaningful prayer life? Come join a special class for learning how to
pray. By seeking God in prayer, you will find your life changing for the better. The Prayer and Life
Workshop consists of 15 weekly sessions that provide a carefully structured school for learning the art of
prayer. You will learn and practice different ways to pray and you will become very familiar with the Bible
because you will use it every day for 15 weeks during your private time for prayer and meditation. Come to
see for yourself what it’s all about. The sessions are on Monday evenings, at Sacred Heart Church, in the
Chapel of the parish center, from 6:15 to 8:15pm.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Robert Stell at 909-598-4670, or at
[email protected]; or just come join us on Mondays.
New Members Welcome!
All Women of the Parish Welcome
The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women
End of Year Luncheon
11:30 a.m.—May 6
th
Cavanagh Hall Sacred Heart Church
Lunch and coffee drinks provided by the CCW
Join us for free lunch, friends, & fellowship
For Questions call Dee Mc Laughlin—
626-962-3115—Bring a friend!
Get on the Bus
The Life, Justice and Peace Committee
of the San Gabriel Pastoral Region
Announces:
Two Special Presentations:
April 27 - Wednesday at 7:00pm
“The Spirituality of Aging”
May 11 - Wednesday at 7:00pm
“Going Home to God: A Catholic Perspective on
Death”
Both Presentations at:
Sacred Heart Church + Cavanagh Hall – Section C
344 W. Workman St., Covina, CA 91723
We are getting ready for our
Got on the Bus Breakfast on May
1st! Stop by after any of the
morning or afternoon masses for
Posole, Menudo, Tamales,
Burritos, Doughnuts, Pan Dulce,
Coffee, Juice, & Friendly People.
Presented by: Sister Nancy Uhl, SNDdN. Sister
Nancy is a Pastoral Counselor at St. Louise de
Marillac parish in Covina completing graduate
studies in Pastoral Ministry at Santa Clara
University; a wife, widow, mother, grandmother and
professed Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
If you have questions please contact:
Robert Martinez at (626) 374-0794
Coming this Fall:
“No Longer Slaves but Brothers and Sisters:
The Catholic Perspective on Human Trafficking”
Our Daily Bread
Our Daily Bread Outreach Ministry is here to
serve the homeless, needy, or hungry.
Bagged lunches are available to anyone in
need, Monday through Friday, from 2pm5pm at the Parish Center. Thank you for
your continued generous donations! Your
help is so greatly appreciated. If you have
any questions about this ministry, please
call Amy at 626-331-7914, or you can drop
off donations at the Parish Center. Thank
you and God bless you!
“Slavery in the 21st Century: What Can I Do?”
These two presentations will also take place at
Sacred Heart Church in Covina, Cavanagh Hall, and
will also be given by Sister Nancy Uhl, SNDdN.
Dates and times to be announced.
Have You Remembered Sacred Heart Catholic Church
or Sacred Heart School in your WILL or TRUST?
For information, please contact the Planned Giving Office
(213) 637-7504 / [email protected]
www.ADLALegacy.org
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Religious Ed/ Youth Ministry News :
Sacred Heart Youth Ministry Programs
KEEP IN MIND THE UPCOMING EVENTS:
Confirmation I—Ritual of Passage
—Today, Sunday, April 24th
Check-in at Cavanagh Hall 5:00 p.m.
Confirmation II
—Tuesday, April 26th in
Cavanagh Hall 7:00-8:30 p.m.
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626-331-7914.
Life Night:
—Sunday, May 1st in
Cavanagh Hall, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Confirmation I
—Tuesday, May 3rd in
Cavanagh Hall 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Life Teen Bible Study:
—Thursday, May 5th in
Youth Room, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Open to all High School students
(9-12th grade)
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE YOUR FAITH
WITH THE YOUTH OF OUR PARISH?
We would love to have you as a Catechist (teacher,
assistant, small group leader, or in another volunteer
capacity). Catechists help our children along the path of
their faith journey, preparing them for the Sacraments or
guiding them in their ongoing faith formation. We need
volunteers like YOU!
Elementary (grades 1st - 5th) Classes are held on
Mondays or Tuesdays at 3:45-5:00pm, weekly.
Middle School (grades 6th, 7th, and 8th) Classes are held
on Monday nights in Cavanagh Hall from 7:00pm-8:30pm,
twice a month. We can find the right fit for you! If you are
interested in volunteering in any area, please call Amy at
the Religious Education Office at 626-331-7914. Thank
You and God Bless You!
City of Saints is a
Catholic teen conference
hosted by Archbishop
Jose Gomez and the
Youth Ministry Division in
the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Why City of
Saints? We live in a region full of cities named
after saints. For example Los Angeles (named
after our Lady), Santa Monica, San Pedro, and
Santa Barbara just to name a few. We are
called to be saints in these cities. How can you
express sainthood in your everyday life?
We are now taking Reservations for Teens.
Sign up now because space is limited.
When: August 5-7, 2016
Where: UCLA—Westwood, CA
Who: All High School Teens,
graduating 8th grade through Seniors in
High School
Cost: $230/person
(includes food, lodging, transportation,
conference fee and t-shirt)
Reserve your spot by filling out a
permission slip available in RE Office along
with a$100 non-refundable deposit.
Fundraising will be available to lower the
cost of attending.
For more information please contact:
Dayrin Perez at (626) 331-7914 or
[email protected]
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Readings for the Week...
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Paul and Barnabas continue their
travels, spreading the faith and unifying the churches
(Acts 14:21-27).
Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and
my God (Psalm 145).
Second Reading — John’s vision of God dwelling with
the human race (Revelation 21:1-5a).
Gospel — As Jesus has loved us, so we must love one
another (John 13:31-33a, 34-35).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
TRUE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
Can you imagine a world such as the one put before
us in today’s scripture readings? Communities of
believers everywhere would support and encourage one
another and be identified as Christians by the way they
love each other. It would be a world with no tears, no
death and mourning, no crying out in pain. “Behold, I
make all things new,” we hear the Son of God say in the
second reading from the book of Revelation (21:5).
Is this world of John’s vision only imaginary? Are
these faithful followers for whom Jesus prayed only a
savior’s dream? Today they are put before us as a worthy
goal. How much closer can we come to this vision of a
true Christian community in our lives today?
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17;
Mk 16:15-20
Tuesday:
Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21;
Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8
Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11
Friday:
Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17
Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Sunday:
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8;
Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Fifth Sunday of Easter;
Julian Calendar Palm Sunday
Monday:
St. Mark
Wednesday: Administrative Professionals Day
Thursday: St. Peter Chanel;
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
The French Revolution swept the church in France
away in an astonishing way, stripping the nation of every
possible vestige of the faith, not merely shuttering
churches, but using them as staging areas for pagan raves
and romps. While millions of faithful simply went
underground and hung on for the ride, even the seven-day
week was demolished along with the names of the
months. What emerged from the chaos was the
Napoleonic Code of 1792 governing church life, and
therefore marriage law in France, French Canada, and
elsewhere. The code makes civil marriage mandatory for
all citizens.
In practice, when the faithful marry, they go first to
the City Hall. There, the mayor performs the civil
marriage, usually accompanied by a patriotic speech
about the duties of the citizen, particularly in the rearing
of children. Then, typically after a lunch, everyone goes
off to change into more festive attire for the wedding
liturgy, featuring consent, the exchange of rings, and the
nuptial blessing. Sadly, only a minority of citizens today
celebrate even the civil form of the rite, and a fraction of
those continue on to the church. For those who do
celebrate the liturgy of marriage, however, there is near
certainty that the spouses are active worshipers, and that
they will later present their children for baptism.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Parish News cont:
Sacred Heart Church Bible Study
Sacred Heart Church has begun a 24 week bible study
program in Cavanaugh Hall. The Bible Timeline is a fascina ng
study that takes par cipants on a journey through the en re
Bible, using The Great Adventure bible study program with Jeff
Cavins. The program will go deep into each period of salva on
history and discover the amazing story woven throughout all of
Scripture. The student will learn the major
people, places, and events of the Bible and
see how they all come together to reveal
the remarkable story of our faith.
Fr. Art Najera will be our facilitator. Please
call the parish office to sign up.
DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR
DO NOT LEAVE IN PEW
Dear Friends,
We are blessed to live in a beautiful community and our
two local cities of Covina and West Covina are safe
neighborhoods with little crime and good neighbors.
However there are always a few problems; because of that
sad reality I must remind you to:
Please NEVER leave any valuables visible in your car
and NEVER let anyone see you storing them under your seat or in the trunk for example (store
them safely out of site before you leave home).
And please NEVER leave your purse or any valuables
in the pews even when you come up for
Communion.
Father Bill, Pastor
PRAYER FOR PARISH PRIESTS
A rosary is being said each week in the
Parish Center Chapel on Thursdays, at 9:15 AM, for
the benefit of our Parish Priests. Please be part of
providing this support for all they do. Everyone is
welcome to come and participate.
COMMUNION MINISTERS NEEDED
When you agree to serve your church as an Usher/
Hospitality Minister... you will be welcoming people as
they arrive to Mass, tending their needs, helping them
find a place, gathering their gifts during the collections,
and bidding them farewell when Mass ends. By
nature, you are a person who wants to help. You have
a deep faith in Christ and a love for the Mass. Your
desire to serve will help all our parishioners worship
when they arrive to church. Does this sound like
you? Join our Usher's team today. 626-367-3750.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
On May 15th our parish is having a Bundle
Sunday for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
thrift stores. Please bring your usable
household items on this day. Their truck will be
here at our church. Please help them in their
endless efforts to assist the needy. They are in
great need of furniture and large appliances,
Please phone (323) 224-6280 or (800) 974-3571
for free pick up of large items.
If you are interested in becoming a minister of
the altar or the sick or both please obtain an
application form at the Parish Center and leave
the completed form with the office attendant.
If you need information on the Ministry, please
call Madgy Chalmers at 626 915-7290 or send
an e-mail me to [email protected].
DID YOU KNOW?
Preventing child sexual abuse is a
partnership. It requires education, training,
and action from parents, other adults,
organizations, and children. As adults, we
need to learn to recognize other adults who
are a risk to kids – ours and the others in the
community. April is Child Abuse Prevention
Month, which gives us all an opportunity to
learn more about what the Archdiocese of
Los Angeles is doing to prevent child sexual
abuse from happening. For more information
about the VIRTUS® Child Abuse Prevention
Programs for Adults and Children contact
[email protected].
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Outside Parish Events...
SAVE THE DATE: BISHOP AMAT 5TH
ANNUAL ALUMNI FOOTBALL GAME
MAY 7, 2016 2:00PM
KIEFER MEMORIAL STADIUM
BISHOP AMAT HIGH SCHOOL
Contact coach Steve Hagerty at:
626-962-2495x6001
To learn more and RSVP, visit
www.amattdclub.com
CALLING ALL MARRIED COUPLES
If you are married and enjoy being Catholic, how would
you and your spouse like to help engaged couples
preparing for marriage? No experience necessary and
free training is provided based on your busy lifestyle. .
Call Paciano & Molly Diaz @ 310.729.5890 for
additional information. You can also visit our website
at www.CEEofLA.org and email us at
[email protected]
June 3-5, 2016
A “Beginning Experience” weekend will be held at
the Holy Spirit Retreat Center (Encino) for those
who've experienced the loss of a spouse through
death, separation or divorce.
The Vatican is sending the people of California a
special gift.
This program helps a person move from the
darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning
with renewed hope.
Vatican Splendors: A Journey of Faith and Art opened
at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and
Museum on March 6.
For info/registration, call Peg (818) 767-1007,
Brenda (818) 352-5265 or Maria Rojas (Spanish)
at 310-365-0186.
The exhibition is one of the largest Vatican collections
ever to tour North America, with over 200 objects
including personal mementos from both His Holiness
Pope Benedict and Pope Saint John Paul II.
Email [email protected]
Website: www.beginningexperience.org
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From the sights and sounds for the grand Basilica to a
touchable cast of Saint John Paul II’s Hand, it’s true
“insiders” view of the Vatican, including spiritual,
artistic, and ceremonial treasures. It’s a lesson for us
all to better understand our history and faith presented
in both English and Spanish.
For a limited time, our parish will have a special
opportunity to purchase tickets at a $5.00 discount.
Enter discount code “Parish” when purchasing your
tickets at ReaganLibrary.com/VaticanSplendors.
I hope you all chose to visit thes very special
exhibition at the Reagan Library—the opportunity to
have it here is truly a blessing.
-Father Bill, Pastor
CMLGP Catholic Ministry
Are you Homosexual or do you know someone who is?
Learn more about the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’s
Catholic Ministry With Lesbian and Gay Persons
(CMLGP) by visiting their website at www.cmlgp.org
or you can visit their facebook page at facebook.com/
lgbtcatholics. You may also call:
Barbara Sharpe-Paquin. (626) 966-2363
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Lecturas en Español...
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera Lectura — Pablo y Bernabé continúan sus
viajes para fortalecer el espíritu de los discípulos
(Hch 14:21-27).
Salmo — Bendeciré al Señor eternamente. Aleluya
(Salmo 145 [144]).
Segunda lectura — Juan tiene una visión de Dios
morando con la raza humana (Apocalipsis 21:1-5a).
Evangelio — Al igual que Jesús nos ama, así también
nosotros debemos amarnos mutuamente
(Juan 13:31-33a, 34-35).
Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia
del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.
VERDADERA COMUNIDAD CRISTIANA
¿Te puedes imaginar un mundo tal como nos lo
presenta las lecturas bíblicas de hoy? Comunidades de
fieles por todas partes que se apoyan y se animan unas a
otras y se identifican como cristianos por el amor que se
tienen unos a otros. Sería un mundo sin lágrimas, sin
muerte ni luto, sin gritos de dolor. “Ahora todo lo hago
nuevo”, oímos decir al Hijo de Dios en la segunda lectura
del libro del Apocalipsis (21:5).
Este mundo de la visión de Juan, ¿es sólo un mundo
imaginario? Y esos fieles seguidores de Jesús por los
cuales él reza, ¿son un mero sueño del salvador? Hoy se
presentan ante nosotros como una meta valiosa. ¿Cómo
podemos acercarnos cada vez más a esta visión de una
verdadera comunidad cristiana en nuestra vida de hoy?
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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
1 Pe 5:5b-14; Sal 89 (88):2-3, 6-7, 16-17;
Mc 16:15-20
Martes: Hch 14:19-28; Sal 145 (144):10-13ab, 21;
Jn 14:27-31a
Miércoles: Hch 15:1-6; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Jn 15:1-8
Jueves:
Hch 15:7-21; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11
Viernes: Hch 15:22-31; Sal 57 (56):8-10, 12;
Jn 15:12-17
Sábado: Hch 16:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-3, 5;
Jn 15:18-21
Domingo: Hch 15:1-2, 22-29; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5-6, 8;
Ap 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Quinto Domingo de Pascua;
Domingo de Ramos en el calendario juliano
Lunes:
San Marcos
Miércoles: Día de los Administradores Profesionales
Jueves:
San Pedro Chanel;
San Luis María Grignon de Monfort
Viernes:
Santa Catalina de Siena; Día del Árbol;
Viernes Santo en el calendario juliano
Sábado:
San Pío V
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
El primero de mayo es reconocido como el día
mundial del trabajo y conmemora seis mártires de
Chicago, quienes fueron fusilados en 1886 cuando la
policía trató de impedir una pelea campal durante una
huelga de obreros. Curiosamente esta fecha no es
reconocida por Estados Unidos pero sí por muchos países
latinoaméricanos. En 1954, el Papa Pió XII apoyó los
derechos del obrero incluyendo a san José Obrero en el
calendario cristiano. Esta fiesta celebra y recuerda la
doctrina social de la Iglesia católica, una doctrina que
insiste que: “El mensaje cristiano no aparta a las personas
de la edificación del mundo, ni les lleva a despreocuparse
del bien de sus semejantes, sino que les impone esta
colaboración como un deber” (Gaudiam et Spes 34).
Es justo conmemorar a san José como obrero en el día
mundial del trabajo, porque este santo varón nos recuerda
que al trabajar uno colabora con Dios en la creación
continua del mundo y de la humanidad. El trabajo no sólo
es derecho humano es una responsabilidad que se debe
tomar con amor al prójimo.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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