comunidad católica de santa catalina
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comunidad católica de santa catalina
SAINT CATHERINE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY COMUNIDAD CATÓLICA DE SANTA CATALINA We, at St. Catherine Parish, are a growing, diverse, and welcoming Catholic Community, called to live and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ through Worship, Discipleship and Service. La Parroquia de Santa Catalina de Alejandría, es una comunidad en crecimiento, acogedora y diversa, llamada a vivir y proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo por medio de la Oración, el Discipulado y el Servicio. EASTER SUNDAY / DOMINGO DE PASCUA From the Desk of Fr. Mark Arnzen, Pastor .... MASSES / MISAS May the peace of the Risen Christ be with you and your family always! The parish staff of St. Catherine of Alexandria in our call of discipleship offers each of you this holy blessing of God’s love this day and every day. Easter is the greatest day of the year for Christians to celebrate. It is the day when light has overcome darkness, where justice has deCONFESSION / CONFESIÓN stroyed violence and life has victory over death. This is the day of resSaturday / Sábado: 4:00 urrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5:00pm (Or by appointment / O hacer una cita.) Easter is not a single day of the year rather it is a moment of timeless ADORACIÓN /ADORATION joy that grows in the heart of each Christian as we follow Jesus Christ. Wednesday / Miércoles 6:30pm Easter is, for the first disciples and to us, the day when we discover the 1st Friday 9:00-12:00pm joyful holiness of our unity with God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 17400 Peak Avenue (Continued on page 3....) Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Monday-Saturday: 8:15am Saturday: 5:30pm Sábado: 7:30pm Sunday: 7:15, 8:45, 10:30am 5:30pm Domingo: 12:15pm (408) 779-3959 Fax: (408) 779-0289 www.stca.org Email: [email protected] Catechetical Ministry (408) 779-9604 St. Catherine School (408) 779-9950 www.stcatherinemh.org Desde el Escritorio del Fr. Mark Arnzen, Párroco… Que la paz de Cristo resucitado esté con usted y su familia siempre! El personal de la parroquia de Santa Catalina de Alejandría en nuestro llamado del discipulado, ofrece a cada uno de ustedes esta santa bendición del amor de Dios en este día y todos los días. Pascua es el día más grande del año para los cristianos. Es el día en que la luz ha vencido a las tinieblas, donde la justicia ha destruido la violencia y la vida tiene la victoria sobre la muerte. Este es el día de la resurrección de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! Pascua no es un solo día del año sino es un momento de alegría eterna que crece en el corazón de cada cristiano, como seguimos a Jesucristo. (Continuado en Pagina 5….) IGLESIA DE SANTA CATALINA SAINT CATHERINE CHURCH Rectory Office Hours / Horarios de la Rectoría Monday - Friday (Lunes - Viernes) 8:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00 - 7:00pm Saturday (Sábado) Closed/Cerrado Sunday (Domingo) 8:30am - 12:00pm Pastoral Staff / Equipo Pastoral Fr. Mark Arnzen, Pastor - [email protected] Fr. Lieu Vu, Parochial Vicar- [email protected] Fr. Roberto Gomez, Parochial Vicar- [email protected] Deacon Rick Haeckel, Deacon - [email protected] Deacon Phil Flowers, Deacon - [email protected] Sr. Silvia Frías, MESST Asociada Pastoral - [email protected] Rose Pucan-Meagor, Director of Family Faith Formation and Evangelization- [email protected] Deepu Kochuparambil, Youth & Young Adult Ministry [email protected] Anna Quiñones, Director of Stewardship & Development [email protected] Fabienne Esparza, Principal - [email protected] READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 711;Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22 -24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31 April 19/20, 2014 Abril 19/20, 2014 THE WEEK AHEAD/LA SEMANA PRÓXIMA Sunday/Domingo, April 20 CR1-4 & Gym (7:15am, 8:45am, 10:30am & 12:15pm) DC Clow & ECE LR RCIA Dismissal Rm.10 Grupo Amigos Retreat prep. MC Life Teen Life Night Monday/Lunes, April 21 Office Closed/Oficina Cerrada Tuesday/Martes, April 22 CR1-4 Knights of Columbus assembly meeting CH Divine Mercy Novena Rm.10 Confirmation—Catechesis MC Estudio de Biblia Wednesday/Miércoles, April 23 Nur Fil-Am Choir rehearsal CH Divine Mercy Novena Rm.12 Jesus to Mankind prayer group DC EDGE youth group CR2-3 Entrevistas Prebautismales CR1 Pastoral Care—Quarterly meeting MC RCIA Class CH Oración Carismatica Thursday/Jueves, April 24 CH Divine Mercy Novena CH Spanish choir practice Rm.12 RICA Rm.10 Año de Fe-Catequesis CR1-4 & Gym Fr. Gary Thomas—Knights of Columbus Friday/Viernes, April 25 CR1 Bible Study Rm.10 Año de Fe-Catequesis MC Grupo Amigos Rm.10 Jovenes Para Cristo Saturday/Sábado, April 26 MC First Holy Communion retreat CH Divine Mercy Novena CR1-4 ICF Dinner/Dance Easter Masses 8:45-12:00pm 8:45-10:00am 3:00-4:00pm 7:00-9:00pm 5:00-11:00pm 5:30-6:00pm 7:00-9:00pm 7:00-9:30pm 5:00-8:00pm 5:30-6:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 6:30-8:30pm 7:00-8:00pm 7:00-8:00pm 7:30-9:0pm 8:00-10:00pm 5:30-6:00pm 6:00-9:00pm 7:00-9:00pm 7:00-9:00pm 7:00-10:00pm 9:30-11:00am 7:00-9:00pm 7:00-9:00pm 7:00-10:00pm 9:00-4:00pm 5:00-6:00pm 6:00pm 8:15AM MASS INTENTIONS Monday, April 21 Tuesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 23 Thursday, April 24 Friday, April 25 READINGS FOR THE COMING WEEKEND.... First Reading — All who believed were devoted to the teachings of the apostles, the communal life, the breaking of the bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42-47). Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading — God has given us an undiminished inheritance, safeguarded for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-9). Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts (John 20:19-31). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Saturday, April 26 † Fred Hess † Lloyd J. Ney, Sr. † Evelyn Lemberger All Souls † John Houle † Ernest Katsuyoshi † Leonardo DePalma † Maria Dattoma † Father Alex Affonso † Ted Glenn Andrew Tai † Carlos Leyva, Jr. MC = Milani Center CR1-4= Parish Center Conference Rooms CH = Church Sci = Science Room LR = Living Room DC = Daycare PR = Presentation Center Nur. = Nursery FUNERALS Those who have departed us, through the mercy of God. Edward Sedillo, Josephine Mazzeo William Keyes, John Hitchcock, Glenda Carrillo FAITH SHARING QUESTION OF THE WEEK Adult: “How can you show this week that you truly believe in the resurrection of Jesus?” Child: “To whom could you tell the story of Jesus’ rising from the dead?” EASTER SUNDAY STEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURE Can you even imagine what the disciples felt when, despondent that Jesus had been killed, discovered the incredible news that he had risen? Imagine yourself in that scene, experiencing the lowest and highest emotions in rapid succession. Think next of Peter, the one who had often misunderstood and even denied that he knew Jesus. Luke’s description in our reading from Acts sounds like a different person… in fact he is! Who could experience the wonder of the resurrection, the affirmation that God can not be defeated. A familiar nugget suggests that Jesus’ resurrection is the single greatest act of civil disobedience... the state said die and God said no. Now return to today, enfolded in the glory of the risen Christ we are called to see ourselves in the mold of Peter. Oh, we probably have little difficulty in recognizing our shortcomings but we can’t stop there. The call of Christian witness demands that we share the joy of the resurrection, in lives that show forth the truth of Jesus’ message; by caring and sharing. In the Easter light, we best live out this message of love by our joy. We have passed though the penitential time of Lent, we’ve shared in the sorrow and seeming defeat of the Cross, now we step out into the beauty of what surrounds us with eyes that see goodness and lives that are filled with joy. So much joy that we almost can’t contain it. That joy represents the truth that we believers know, that God’s love knows no bounds. That each person is worthwhile in God’s eyes. Let us go forth and live today’s Psalm response, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice.” Today that is easy, remember to ask for help to continue that joy. GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK Buy in bulk and then share the extra with friends and family. Everyone saves gasoline and money as well. Happy Easter! Wishing you and your loved one’s a very blessed Easter! The Priests and Parish Staff of St. Catherine’s Church FROM THE DESK OF FR. MARK CONTINUED...... in a grace filled relationship of sacrificial love. Thank you for joining with us today to give glory and praise to our God. It is our prayer that you will join us throughout the year, making your relationship with God and his people, the Church, a life giving offer of love that helps you and your family live more fully in the wonder of God’s love. To help us on our journey the parish is offering each family this Easter gift: Fr. Dominic Grassi’s wonderful book “Living the Mass.” It is a joyful and spirit filled reflection on what we, as Catholics, are called to participate in and where we encounter God in a life-changing moment of transformation. We would invite you to take this book home with you and share what you read with your family and friends in prayerful discussion and then beginning May 3-4 and the following Sundays, we will have a brief talk on each chapter of the book to invigorate our thoughts and spur us on to a greater and fuller understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ. These short talks will be made available through our parish website for those who are unable to attend Mass on a given weekend. The parish staff is here to serve you, please let us know how we can be of service. May the joy of the Living Word, Jesus Christ, fill your hearts in the service and love of our God. The Lord is Risen! Alleluia! Indeed He is Risen! Alleluia! Fr. Mark Welcome! Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether long-time residents or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God for you. If you are not registered, please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket or mail it to the parish office. Name: _________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City: _____________________________ Zip:__________________ Phone: _______________ Email: __________________________ EASTER SUNDAY LITURGY WORSHIP EASTER: The Peace of the Lord be with you! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest feast in the Catholic Church because it proves that Jesus was right as He had foretold that He would rise from the dead: “The Son of Man has to suffer much, He will be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, He will be put to death, and rise three days later” (Mk. 8:31, Mt. 16:21, Lk. 9:22). Have you ever considered making a Memorial or Honor Gift during the Easter Season? Did you know that you can make an Easter gift in memory or in honor of a loved one for Easter? Honoring someone with a gift at Easter is a great way to show how much you love them and support your parish at the same time. This gift will honor someone you love while helping others. You can add the honorees name and address on the check or the envelope. A more significant way to remember a deceased loved one is through a memorial contribution and it can be made as an Easter offering. Memorial contributions can be made for any special occasion. They are also a great idea during Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. You simply need to state on the check or envelope the name and address of deceased. We will notify the family member a gift was made in memory or honor of them. May your family have a wonderful and Blessed Easter. I pray that the peace of Christ is with you always. God Bless, Anna Quinones For more information please contact me at [email protected] The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the basis of our faith because had He not risen, our faith would be in vain, our faith would be empty (1 Cor. 15:14). Easter is the day of victory. Easter is the day of triumph. Easter is the day when Jesus conquers sin and death: “Jesus was handed over to death for our sins and raised up for our justification” (Rom. 4:25). Easter also focuses on our own resurrection. Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live” (Jn. 11:25). The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the first step to our own resurrection and guarantee that will rise at the end of time. Jesus Christ is risen. He is alive. He goes on living for all eternity. What He stood for on earth goes on. The Apostles experienced Him as alive in his appearances. And their faith, and thus our faith, rests on the appearances of the Risen Lord. What has Jesus Christ merited for us by His death and resurrection? His own divine life becomes ours in Baptism. St. Paul explains the symbolism in Rom. 6:3-4: We all have died with Christ in Baptism and have risen to new life when coming out of the baptismal font. Easter gives us hope. Before there could be a Resurrection, there had to be a crucifixion. Before there could be an Easter Sunday, there had to be a Good Friday. In our lives we will have disappointments and crosses and losses. There will be pain, sorrow and tears. But, we can also have a resurrection. St. Paul reminds us all that we must set our mind to the reality of our divine life, although we cannot see it with bodily eyes. Yet it is the real life we live more than our human life (Col. 3:1-4). HAPPY AND BLESSED EASTER! DOMINGO DE PASCUA LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Pedro es un testigo: el Señor ha resucitado (Hch 10:34a, 37-43). Salmo — Este es el día del triunfo del Señor. Aleluya (Salmo 118 [117]). (1) Segunda lectura — Todos los bautizados, eleven su corazón al cielo (Colosenses 3:1-4) o (2) Segunda lectura — Cristo, nuestra Pascua, fue sacrificado; por tanto celebremos (1 Corintios 5:6b-8). Evangelio — Tres testigos, María, Pedro y Juan; cada uno responde a la tumba vacía (Juan 20:1-9) ó Mateo 28:1-10 (ó en la Misa de la tarde o de la noche, LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 2:14, 22-33; Sal 16 (15):1-2, 5, 711; Mt 28:8-15 Martes: Hch 2:36-41; Sal 33 (32):4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Miércoles: Hch 3:1-10; Sal 105 (104):1-4, 6-9; Lc 24:13-35 Jueves: Hch 3:11-26; Sal 8:2, 5-9; Lc 24:35-48 Viernes: Hch 4:1-12; Sal 118 (117):1-2, 4, 2227; Jn 21:1-14 Sábado: Hch 4:13-21; Sal 118 (117):1, 14-21; Mc 16:9-15 Domingo: Hch 2:42-47; Sal 118 (117):2-4, 1315, 22-24; 1 Pe 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31 FELICITAMOS LOS CUMPLEAÑOS DEL MES DE ABRIL: Domingo, 20 de Abril Misa de 12:15pm - Pablo Berrumen Damos gracias al Señor por todas las bendiciones concedidas a cada uno de nuestros ministros en su cumpleaños y el que compartan su tiempo y talento en nuestra Parroquia. Pedimos al Señor los haga crecer en su fe y les recompense su generosidad. DESDE EL ESCRITORIO DEL PADRE MARK… Pascua es, para los primeros discípulos y para nosotros, el día en que descubrimos la santidad gozosa de nuestra unidad con Dios, que es Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo, en una relación de gracia llena de amor sacrificado . Gracias por estar con nosotros hoy para dar gloria y alabanza a nuestro Dios. Es nuestra oración que usted se una a nosotros durante todo el año, haciendo de su relación con Dios y su pueblo, la Iglesia, una vida con una ofrenda de amor que ayuda a usted y su familia ayudan a vivir más plenamente en la maravilla del amor de Dios. Para ayudarnos en nuestro camino la parroquia está ofreciendo cada familia este regalo de Pascua: El maravilloso libro de Fr. Dominic Grassi, "Vivir la Santa Misa." Es una reflexión llena de alegría y el espíritu de lo que nosotros, como católicos, estamos llamados a participar y donde nos encontramos con Dios en un momento de cambio de vida de transformación. Nos gustaría invitarlos a llevarse este libro a casa y compartir lo que leen con su familia y amigos. A partir del 3 al 4 mayo y los siguientes domingos, vamos a tener una plática breve sobre cada capítulo del libro para vigorizar nuestros pensamientos y para tener una comprensión mayor de nuestra fe en Jesucristo. Estas pláticas breves estarán disponibles a través de nuestro sitio de web de la parroquia para aquellos que no pueden asistir a misa. El personal de la parroquia está aquí para servirle a usted, por favor háganoslo saber cómo podemos ser de servicio. Que la alegría de la Palabra Viviente, Jesucristo, llenen sus corazones en el servicio y el amor de nuestro Dios. El Señor ha resucitado! ¡Aleluya! En verdad ha resucitado! ¡Aleluya! Fr. Mark PATROCINE UN NIÑO Un niño necesita su ayuda - Patrocine un niño que asiste a la escuela del Padre Paul en Ghana, África! Estos niños están todavía disponibles, para patrocinar. $40 por mes les provee un uniforme de escuela, útiles escolares y una educación de calidad para un futuro más brillante. Estos y otros niños pueden ser patrocinados por la Fundación Awaso Hope Fundación en www.awasohope.org. DOMINGO DE PASCUA OFICINA DE CATECISMO Para más información, por favor llame al (408) 7799604 o por correo electrónico: Roselynn Pucan-Meagor [email protected]. CENA GRATIS Ahora en la Iglesia de Santa Catalina hay una cena para la Comunidad cada noche de lunes de 6:007:00pm en el Centro Parroquial. Todos son bienvenidos. Ven y únete a nosotros! Una comida caliente gratuita también está disponible en Morgan Hill cada martes la Iglesia Luterana de 5:00-6:00pm, todos los miércoles a la Iglesia Metodista Unida de 6:00-7:00pm y los jueves en la Iglesia Comunidad Cristiana de 6:00-7:00pm. MINISTERIO DE ENFERMOS Las personas que tengan un familiar enfermo que no pueda asistir a la misa, puede dar sus datos en la Rectoría al Tele. 408-779-3959 para que miembros de este ministerio pasen a visitarlos a sus casas y llevarles la comunión. PREBAUTISMALES Esta platica es diseñada para preparar a los padres y padrinos del niño/a que recibirá el sacramento del Bautismo. El programa es requerido antes del Bautismo y se llevaran acabo en la iglesia los martes a las 6:30pm durante esta fecha: Abril 29, 2014 *Necesitan registrarse antes de la fecha a la oficina Parroquial al 1-408-779-3959. Gracias. ADORACION DEL SANTISIMO Adoración del santísimo y reflexión personal. Adoración los miércoles a las 6:30pm en la Iglesia. PATROCINE UN NIÑO Un niño necesita su ayuda - Patrocine un niño que asiste a la escuela del Padre Paul en Ghana, África! Estos niños están todavía disponibles, para patrocinar. $40 por mes les provee un uniforme de escuela, útiles escolares y una educación de calidad para un futuro más brillante. Estos y otros niños pueden ser patrocinados por la Fundación Awaso Hope Fundación en www.awasohope.org. ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA Los invitamos a asistir al estudio de Biblia con el padre Roberto los Martes a las 7:00pm. GRUPO AMIGOS Se les invita a todos los muchachos y muchachas que esten en la high school para asistir al Grupo Amigos. Es un lugar para hacer buenas amistades y para aprender nuevas cosas que ayudaran en sus vidas y crecer en su fe. Nos reunimos todos los viernes en su Paroquia de Santa Catalina a las 7:00pm. Esperamos verlos! Proximos Temas: 4/11 - embarazo en la adolescencia 4/18 - milegros hoy en dia 4/25 - manejo de la ira ADORAICON DEL SANTISIMO Adoración del santísimo y reflexión personal. Adoración los miércoles a las 6:30pm en la Iglesia. REUNIÓN DE CONSEJO HISPANO Se le invita a todos participar a nuestra reunión de Consejo Hispano este viernes 2 de Mayo a las 7:00pm en la Rectoría. Es muy importante que los coordinadores de los ministerios asistan a estas juntas. TODOS son bienvenidos. ¡Los Esperamos! VELAS DE LA IGLESIA DEVOCIONALES ¿Por qué encendemos velas? Fr. William Saunders escribió en el Arlington Catholic Herald: "En la Iglesia, como en los primeros tiempos cristianos, prendían una vela ante una imagen sagrada, estatua o de nuestro Señor o de un santo. Por supuesto, no honramos la estatua o la propia imagen, pero lo que esa estatua o imagen representa. La luz significa nuestra oración de fe que entra en la luz de Dios….La Luz también muestra una especial reverencia y nuestro deseo de permanecer presente al Señor..." ¿Por qué se nos pide hacer una donación cuando encendemos una vela? La donación se pide simplemente para cubrir el costo de la vela. Y a lo largo de los años los costos han aumentado. La donación sugerida para las velas será de $3.50. La donación sugerida para las velas votives (pequeñas) se mantendrá en $ .50. Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo. DOMINGO DE PASCUA LA OCTAVA DE PASCUA Es como un gran domingo de ocho días, anticipo del Domingo Celestial, que no tendrá fin. Comienza temprano, antes del amanecer, con unas mujeres madrugadoras a quienes el Amor mantuvo despiertas como debieron haber estado las vírgenes de la parábola. Cargadas con perfumes, se dirigen al encuentro de un cadáver y, en su lugar, son recibidas por ángeles y por un sepulcro vacío… Amanece y brota Jesús: “¡Alegraos! ¡No tengáis miedo!”… El aire se llena de gozo, se disipan las sombras de tantos temores y las tinieblas de tantas angustias. La eternidad se ha derramado sobre la tierra. Todo es Luz. Y, sin embargo, una mujer se cubre la cara con las manos. María Magdalena, en cuclillas a la entrada del sepulcro, rehusa mirar de frente a los mismos ángeles, porque anhela un Rostro más hermoso aún. Le habla un misterioso jardinero, y ella se da la vuelta porque sigue ciega y no lo ve. Pero la fe -nos lo dice San Pablo- entra por el oído. “¡María!”… Entonces se vuelve, abre los ojos, y se llena de amanecer… “¡Rabboní!”. Brilla su faz cuando entra en el cenáculo gritando: “¡He visto al Señor!”. No la creen. Los muertos -piensan- no se levantan. Vuelven dos camino de su aldea, y comentan un fracaso mientras hacen recuento de sus ilusiones perdidas. Se acerca Jesús, pero Jesús no está al alcance de los desilusionados que van de vuelta. La fe, de nuevo, entra por el oído. Les habla, les explica la escritura, y sus corazones arden, se abrasan en Dios. “¡Quédate con nosotros!”… Vuelven al galope a Jerusalén. “La paz con vosotros”… Es Jesús; es su día, y no quiere descansar. Tiene sed de amigos… “¡Palpadme!”. El mismo cuerpo que fue enterrado, esas mismas manos que curaron a los enfermos, se extienden ahora ante ellos llagadas en gloria… “Vosotros sois testigos de estas cosas”. Genesaret. ¡Cuántos recuerdos, cuántas tormentas, cuántos milagros!… “Muchachos, ¿tenéis pescado?”. El Divino Mendigo pide para dar, pide tiempo para regalar eternidad. Y Pedro no puede, no sabe esperar. Se lanza al agua, como los mártires, para alcanzar la orilla, porque la vida se le hace interminable sin Jesús. Llega empapado a sus pies, y sonríe. Termina la Octava al atardecer del octavo día. “Trae tu dedo; aquí tienes mis manos. Trae tu mano y métela en mi costado. Y no seas incrédulo…” Sé fiel. Fiel a quien te ha redimido y ha entregado su Sangre por ti. Mañana lo verás; hoy debes creer, porque la fe, amigo, entra siempre por el oído. Si no crees hoy en lo que oyes, no serás digno de ver mañana. Son las once de la noche del Viernes de Pascua. Nos vamos a Roma. Queremos estar presentes cuando la Iglesia cante las glorias de uno de sus hijos, del que ha sido el Papa de muchos de nosotros. Allí concluiremos la Octava de Pascua, y allí se abrirá ante nosotros la esperanza de la Pascua Eterna. Anhelaremos el Cielo, ese Cielo en que ya mora Juan Pablo II, el Papa que comenzó su pontificado invitándonos a abrir las puertas a Cristo… Pues bien, Santidad: están abiertas. Intercede por nosotros, para que nada ni nadie las cierre. Y pídele al Señor que entre hasta el fondo de nuestras almas hambrientas. José-Fernando Rey Ballesteros LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA Horario: Domingo: Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo: 4/20/2014 4/21/2014 4/22/2014 4/23/2014 4/24/2014 4/25/2014 4/26/2014 4/27/2014 2:00pm—3:00pm 5:00pm—5:45pm 5:30pm—6:00pm 5:30pm—6:00pm 4:00pm—5:00pm 5:30pm—6:00pm 3:00pm—4:00pm 3:00pm—4:00pm TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS! Los que quieran coordinar un día, comuniquense con la hermana siliva al (408) 779-3959. ¡BIENVENIDO! Nuestra más cordial bienvenida a todos los que están celebrando con nosotros, ya sea residentes de largo plazo o recién llegados a la parroquia. Damos gracias a Dios por ustedes. Si aún no estás registrado, por favor, llene este formulario y colóquelo en la canasta de la colecta o mandarlo por correo a la oficina de la parroquia. Nombre:_______________________________ Dirección:______________________________ Ciudad:______________ Código postal:______ Teléfono:_____________Email:_____________ EASTER SUNDAY Adult Baptism, Confirmation, and first Holy Communion at St Catherine Church Welcome Home Alleluia! That familiar word pulls the heart to the risen Christ Jesus. Are you a Catholic who has been away from the sacraments? We are your family and would like to welcome you home. Is there some obstacle that has stopped you from a regular practice of your faith? Marriage. "I remarried after a divorce. So I can’t be Catholic any longer." I would be happy to work with you to explore the possibility of a Church annulment for your former marriage. That marriage may have lacked some essential element and hence was not one “joined by God” (Mark 10.9). Annulment would allow you back to the sacraments, without judging the morality of your former marriage or making any children illegitimate. Catholic doctrines. "There are some Church teachings that I can't go along with.” I would be happy to work with you about various Church teachings. I would like to hear your thoughts. I would like to explain my thoughts. You might be surprised to learn the basis for, rationale behind, and details of our teachings. Our teachings are not always presented correctly or fully in the media or even by some Catholics. It is worth checking your assumptions. If you would like to talk about faith, please contact me. I promise not to be blind to any hurt the Church caused. Deacon Phil Flowers [email protected] 408-779-3959 You may want to check out some information in the privacy of your home. Take a look at the website: http:// www.catholicscomehome.org/. If you were baptized a Catholic but are not regularly attending Mass, or maybe you left the practice of your Catholic faith for a particular reason, then this website has information to help you consider a journey home to the Church. There is also information on Church teachings. “Christ is calling you home, but the choice is ultimately yours. We’ve missed you and we’re glad you are here. “ EASTER SUNDAY Y O U T H Y O U N G WOOHOO!! JESUS IS RISEN Are you excited?! I’m excited. How can you not be excited!? Our Lord, Jesus, who died for our sins, is alive! He has conquered death. He has brought us salvation. He has brought us eternal life. He’s brought us spring break. Ok, well, that last one wasn’t really Him. And for those of you in public schools (and GECA), your spring break was like two weeks ago. But Jesus has brought us so much. Be joyful! Revel in His glory. Sing loudly at Mass. Be proud to be a Christian (yet simultaneously humble). Be so good and awesome and happy that people might actually want to become Catholic too (it can happen). Start with a smile. They’re contagious. A D U L T COMING UP For those who are on spring break, please contact Deepu or check out the Facebook or the tweeting for Life Teen—they'll be movie nights, game nights, etc. so that you have something to do (and if you’re wondering if we just did this—we did. Schools have spring breaks at different times, so trying to have something for everyone :D). YOUNG ADULTS> If you’re a young adult (21 and up to 30’s), we’re having W ine & Why’s this W ednesday night at Deepu’s house. W hat’s Wine & Why’s? Good question. It’s a night to enjoy some wine while enjoying discussions and learning about our Catholic faith. Our next gathering after that is Open Gym on May 5th at 7:30pm. Young Adults 18 and up are welcome to join us in the parish center. We have a whole group of teens being Confirmed next Sunday, May 3rd. Please keep them in your prayers as they become fully initiated. If you are involved in a ministry, come and invite them to be a part of yours afterward. They will be fully fledged Catholics, and need to be put to work! EASTER SUNDAY Companions In Faith Family Faith Formation at St. Catherine’s Church Family Activity: Blooming Crowns These flower crowns help kids remember a different crown than what Jesus wore on the cross. Material: Green paper plates, construction paper, scissors, and glue. He Is Risen! Today is Easter, Resurrection Sunday, the most glorious and amazing day of the whole year! We know this—but in Jesus’ time, his disciples did not quite know what had happened. All they knew was that Mary Magdalene came rushing to them to tell them that the stone had been rolled away and the tomb was empty.. Rolled away? A 3000 lb. rock? And Jesus wasn’t in the tomb? You can just imagine the look on the disciples’ face in their disbelief. “Jesus. Is. Not. There.” “Yeah, right.” I love this image because of the reminder that we choose joy today and everyday. Jesus loves us so very much and in his humanity, he suffered and died on the cross for us so that all our sins may be forgiven. Our joy is that by his resurrection, he has given us new life! On the way home from church today ask the kids to close their eyes and picture themselves in front of Jesus’ tomb. They are the first of the disciples to arrive and they see the stone is rolled way. How do they feel? Ask them to feel the kiss of the wind on their faces, hear the rustle of the grass beneath their feet. And finally, shout with joy in the knowledge that our Lord Jesus lives! This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad! Cut eight flower shapes from construction paper. Cut a slit in the center of each paper plate and then cut it in triangle slices like a pie. Bend the triangle shapes up to form leaves. Glue the flowers onto the tips of the leaves. Have kids talk about how their flower crowns are like and unlike the crown of thorns Jesus wore on the cross. ~ Congratulations to the children and youth who celebrated the Sacraments of Initiation during the Easter Vigil Mass: David Arellano Josh BojorquezCanobbio Andrew CasteñedaCeballos Berenice Catano Isaac Contreras Lola Em Gonzales Neveah Herrera Athziri Mendoza Itzel Mendoza Jonnel Nomberto Adrianna Pardo Carla Quiroz Diaz Connor Rinehart Martin Roman Esmeralda Ureta Let us continue to pray for them along with the five adults that celebrated the sacraments in our parish. May they continue to grow in their faith, deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, and recognize how they can best serve Him and our community. EASTER SUNDAY DAY OF GIVING, MAY 6th BENEFITS LEARNING AND LOVING EDUCATION CENTER! Learning and Loving Center of Morgan Hill proudly partners with Silicon Valley Community Foundation and nearly 500 other non-profits in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties for the first -ever day of giving, May 6th, SV Gives! No matter the size of your gift, the Center will benefit from your generous donation that day! It’s 24 hours of unprecedented non-profit giving—and it’s YOUR chance to make a real difference to the women and children of the Learning and Loving Center. If you are already a regular donor or plan to be, make your gift count by making your donation on May 6th - many gifts at certain times of the day will be matched or even doubled by local sponsors! Mark your calendar - tell you friends - MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Visit the Center’s homepage at www.learningandloving.org, click on the link that will take you to the Center’s page on Razoo, and DONATE NOW! ELECTRONIC UPDATES If you have an email address and would like to hear the news of the parish and Fr. Mark’s famous Friday reflections please contact us. We email parishioners whose email addresses we have about events for the upcoming week. This way you won’t miss any of our exciting events. If you would like to receive the parish’s upcoming events electronically, please email the parish office at [email protected] with your name and the email address you wish to use. THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS! We appreciate your support and want to support your businesses in return. If you are looking for a product or service please consider our bulletin advertisers first. When you contact them let them know you saw their ad in our bulletin. Information on ad rates and sizes is available; contact JS Paluch at 1-800-231-0805. EASTER It is the hour to rend thy chains, the blossom time of souls. —Katharine Lee Bates MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Easter is a time of rebirth and renewal. Married Couples, renew your marriages during this season. Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next weekend is July 18-20, in Mountain View. For more information or to register please visit our website at: http:// www.sanjosewwme.org/ or contact Thomas & Sandy Pavick, 1(408) 262-4061 or Email: [email protected]. WHAT DO YOU KNOW? “What do you know?” is the question linking all three readings today. Imagine the shock waves that shot through the city of Jerusalem that first Easter morning. Jesus’ body was missing! By the time Peter spoke the words found in today’s first reading, fifty days had passed, so he began by saying, in effect, “I take it you know what has been reported all over Judea about Jesus of Nazareth.” Of course they knew by then, but in today’s Gospel we are taken back to the first day. We meet Mary Magdalene exclaiming, “We don’t know where they put him!” What do we know? In the second reading Paul asks, “Do you not know that a little yeast leavens all the dough?” Do we know the power of our own faith? Do we know the effect we can have on others? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Italian Catholic Federation Branch 435, Morgan Hill A Repeat Performance….Because you asked!! PENE PASTA w/ “HOMEMADE” ITALIAN SAUSAGE Includes Antipasti, Salad, Garlic Bread & Dessert Saturday, APRIL 26, 2014 O’Donnell Parish Hall Doors open 6:00pm Dinner 6:30 pm (Take Out Available) Purchase Tickets after Masses or online at www.stca.org STARTING APRIL 13th Donation: $15.00 Child under 12 - $5.00 For More Information call Jerry Caravelli (408) 612-8550 or Guila Gallego (408) 683-2551 RAFFLES - DOOR PRIZE EASTER SUNDAY FALL FUN FEST 2014 ART CONTEST Young artists (ages 6 to 14) this is your chance to produce the artwork for the Fall Fun Fest’s annual T-shirt. Submit your best artwork showing our Fall Fun Fest to the Parish Office by April 26. Rules: No computer generated graphics Artwork must be on an 8½” x 11” sheet of white paper Must be two (2) dimensional only Artist’s work only! Color required Print name, address and phone number on the back of your work. Note: The winning artwork may be slightly altered to accommodate its printing on a T-shirt. Winner’s Prize: One book of Carnival Ride Tickets and a T-shirt with YOUR winning artwork. Questions, please contact Lisa Kellett at [email protected] or Jeanette Thatcher at [email protected], 408-779-3959 orwww.stca.org. ST. CATHERINE GHANA PROJECT Save the date, Saturday, June 7th for the dinner and silent auction supporting the Awaso Academy International School in Ghana, Africa. Father Paul Mensah is coming all the way from Ghana to visit us and give us an update on the progress of the school. Please join us for an evening of joy and celebration! Tickets will be available after Sunday masses or email, Janet Leach: [email protected]. BUY GROCERIES - HELP THE PARISH If each family purchased $200 of Safeway or Nob Hill gift cards every month we would receive $8 a month per family. With 1000 families attending church, we could earn $8,000 a month from Safeway, Nob Hill and Target gift cards purchased each week. Stop by the SCRIP table after weekend masses or contact the St. Catherine School Office (408-779-9950). DIVINE MERCY SCHEDULE Jesus said to St. Faustina that on Divine Mercy Sunday the depths of My Mercy will be open to all; whoever goes to confession and Holy Communion on that day will receive complete forgiveness of sin and punishment. Our community will pray the Divine Mercy Novena in the church beginning on Good Friday. The novena consists of reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet. The schedule: Sunday, April 20 2:00-3:00pm Monday, April 21 5:00-5:45pm Tuesday, April 22 5:30-6:00pm Wednesday, April 23 5:30-6:00pm Thursday, April 24 4:00-5:00pm Friday, April 25 5:30-6:00pm Saturday April 26 3:00-4:00pm Sunday, April 27th 3:00-4:00pm Divine Mercy Celebration (Adoration, Benediction and recitation Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet) CHRIST HAS RISEN Where is your sting, O death? Where is your victory, O hell? Christ has risen, and you are overthrown. Christ has risen, and the demons have fallen. Christ has risen, and the angels rejoice. Christ has risen, and life reigns. Christ has risen, and not one dead rests in the grave. For Christ having risen from the dead became the first-fruits of them that slept. To him be glory and majesty to ages of ages. Amen. —Byzantine Pentekostarion OVER 50’S Join us for monthly Over 50’s luncheon on Monday, April 28th at noon in the O’Donnell Parish Center. Please bring a dish to share and a canned good for Reach Out. EVER WONDER ABOUT EXORCISM? Would you like to know the truth about Exorcism to separate what television and the media portray with church teachings? Then we would like to invite you and your family to a talk hosted by the Knights of Columbus featuring Fr. Gary Thomas of Sacred Heart Parish in Saratoga, who is also the Diocesan Exorcist. Come for a great talk and question and answer session so that you will know the difference between fact and fiction. Join us at the Parish Center April 24th at 7:00pm. EASTER SUNDAY ST. CATHERINE PARISH DIRECTORY Thank you for your pledges and support of the Diocese of San Jose and their mission to carry out Christ’s Mission on Earth. LADIES OF CHARTIY St. Catherine's Ladies of Charity holds their 5th annual fashion show on Friday, May 2nd at the Morgan Hill Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Rd, MH. Doors open at 6:30pm, the show starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are sold after the masses or from members of Ladies of Charity for $20 or $25 at the door. Refreshments and desserts are available, as well as door prizes, raffles and silent auction. Father Mark Arnzen, spiritual director, will bless our event. Proceeds benefit local charities and assist those in need in our community. SUNDAY COFFEE & DONUTS Our Parish is blessed to be able to provide hospitality each Sunday morning. It wouldn’t be possible without faithful volunteers to “host” and parishioners who donate $1 each week for their donut and cup of coffee. A Parish Directory celebrates the life of the parish in pictures of ministries, programs, celebrations and community life. It includes portraits of our families and the history of our parish and its accomplishments. Our last directory was completed in 2009, and its time to start on a new one. Many people are needed to complete a Parish Directory. Would you like to help in its design? Do you like to take pictures? Are you artistic? Do you have a passion for our Parish? Are you organized or good at coordinating people? Learn more about this project and what you can do to be a working part of it by contacting Jeanette Thatcher at [email protected] or 408-779-3959. ST. CATHERINE JULY 4TH FLOAT YES we need to begin planning for this now. This year’s theme for the Morgan Hill Parade is “Destination America”, a celebration of people from all over the world coming to America. We need help with the design, planning, and building of the float. Would you like to lend you gifts and talents to help with this project. Please contact Jeanette Thatcher at [email protected] or 408-779-3959. PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND Have you thought about making a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land? Join us in the Milani Center on May 25th, at 1:30pm at an informational meeting. Bring you questions. For additional information call: John or Bobbie Zaucha at 408-779-3664. MASS TIMES Are you traveling and don’t know the mass times for the local church? Log onto www.masstimes.org, search by zip code or by address and locate any church’s mass times anywhere. EASTER SUNDAY St. Catherine School News EASTER SEASON On Ash Wednesday, St. Catherine literally put away the word Alleluia for the Lenten season. We packed it away in a cupboard. When students return to school after Easter break, we’ll bring out our banner as we again say, “Alleluia! Christ is risen.” In this way, student better understand the church seasons, colors and symbols. The school office will be closed for Easter Break April 18-25. Classes resume Monday, April 28. Students learn art techniques and history through our Art in Action program. Beautiful works of art of used to show various techniques, then students get to create their own art. LENDING LIBRARY FOR PARENTS AND PARISHIONERS Above a 7th grader uses water colors to create a scene with cherry blossoms. Right, 5th graders sketch, then paint fashions of the 1700s. ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR 2013-2014 Application packets are available in the school office or on our website for the 2013-2014 school year. Classes are currently full for next year in grades K and 2-8; however, we still have a couple of spots left for first grade. Contact the school office if you are interested. The California Schools in the Diocese of San Jose, mindful of their mission to the love of Christ for all, admit students of any race, color, and national and/ or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Jose do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs. A small lending library of faith based and spiritual books is now available in the school lobby. If you are looking for special information about our Catholic faith or a book to inspire you to seek a closer relationship with Jesus, stop by and check out the selection. Just take the book with you and return it when you finish. After you finish a book, you are encouraged (certainly not required) to jot a few notes about its impact on the sheet in the front cover. If you have books about our faith and developing a relationship with Christ that you would like to share with others, just drop it off at the school office. We’ll put it on our list, include a note sheet and get it on the shelf. HAPPY EASTER!