Saint Charles Parish
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Saint Charles Parish
Saint Charles Parish South San Diego/ Imperial Beach 990 Saturn Boulevard San Diego, CA 92154 Phone: (619) 423-0242 Fax: 423-1966 South San Diego/ Imperial Beach Office Hours: Monday - Thursday & 12:30-5:00PM 9908:30AM-12:00PM Saturn Boulevard Friday San Diego, CA 92154 8:30AM-12:00PM & 12:30-4:00PM Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 3, 2014 "All you who are thirsty, come to the water!" -- Isaiah 55:1a May 11, 2014 Saturday: Sunday: MASS SCHEDULE Fourth Sunday of Easter (A) 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM (Vigil Mass) 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AMSCHEDULE (Spanish), MASS 1:00 & 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM AM & & 5:30PM 5:00 PM (Vigil Mass) Weekdays: 7:30 Sunday: 7:00,PM 8:30, 10:00 AM, Holy Days: 5:30 11:30 AM (Spanish), 1:00 & 5:00 PM Weekdays: 7:30 AMDEVOTIONS & 5:30PM Monday-Friday: Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer Holy Days: 5:30 PM 7:00AM; Evening Prayer 5:00PM) Tuesday: ToDEVOTIONS the Blessed Mother after 7:30 AM Mass. 1st Friday: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday-Friday: Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer after 7:30 AM Mass until 5:00 PM Benediction. 7:00AM; Grupo deEvening OraciónPrayer at 7:005:00PM) PM. Tuesday: To the Blessed Mother after 7:30 AM Mass. 1st Saturday: To Our Lady of Fatima after 8:00 AM Mass 1st Friday: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 7:30 AM Mass until 5:00 PM Benediction. Grupo de Oración at 7:00 PM. RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Saturday: To 3:30 - 4:30 & otherafter days by AM appointment 1st Saturday: Our LadyPM of Fatima 8:00 Mass RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) BAPTISM Phone: (619) 423-0242 Fax: 423-1966 Web Site: http://www.saintcharles.org Office Hours: Monday - Thursday Bishop:8:30AM-12:00PM Most Rev.&Cirilo Flores 12:30-5:00PM Pastor: Friday Fr. James Bahash 8:30AM-12:00PM & 12:30-4:00PM Assoc. Pastor: Fr. Burt Boudoin Deacons: Web Site: Seodello (Sam) Martinez 429-3580 http://www.saintcharles.org Mick Bishop: MostDennison Rev. Cirilo Flores 429-0716 Ken Montoya 575-1914 Pastor: Fr. James Bahash Assoc. Pastors:Raul Fr. Burt Boudoin Hernandez 423-0242 Fr. Arnold Tadena Bob Barretto 423-0242 Deacons: David Lewis 423-0242 Seodello (Sam) Martinez 429-3580 Mick Dennison 429-0716 Ken Montoya 575-1914 Raul Hernandez 423-0242 Saint Charles School: 423-3701 David LewisSteve Stutz, Principal 423-0242 www.saintcharlesschool.com Saint Charles School: Steve Stutz, Principal 423-3701 Saint Charles Catechetical Center: 575-2240 www.saintcharlesschool.com Saint Catechetical 575-2240 AliciaCharles Policarpio, Director Center: Reyna Sanchez, Administrative Assistant Alicia Policarpio, Director Marci Morrison, Youth and Young Adult Ministries Reyna Sanchez, Administrative Assistant Marci Morrison, Youth and Young Adult Ministries PARISH RELATED GROUPS & MINISTRIES PARISH RELATED GROUPS For more information please go to & MINISTRIES http://www.saintcharles.org For more information please go to http://www.saintcharles.org Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 PM & other days by appointment OFFICE STAFF Contact the Parish Office. Pre-baptismal classes are required for BAPTISM Parents and Godparents. OFFICE STAFF Lulu Corp Secretary Contact the Parish Office. Pre-baptismal classes are Fabiola Gonzalez Secretary & Bulletin Editor Lulu Corp Secretary required for Parents and MARRIAGE Godparents. Fabiola GonzalezFinancial Secretary & Bulletin Editor Elvigia Habana & Resource Analyst Contact the Parish office. Nine-month notice required. MARRIAGE Elvigia Habana Financial & Resource Veronica Kuehn Office & Facilities ManagerAnalyst Contact the Parish office. Nine-month notice required. Veronica Kuehn Office & Facilities Manager St. Charles Parish San Diego / Imperial Beach Page Two FROM THE PASTOR Dear Friends, Today we are blessed to welcome Sr. Joseph Teslin of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sister Joseph comes from India and will be speaking at all the Masses offering each of us an opportunity to help those in need throughout the world. For almost two thousand years Our Lord has given us the mission to minister to the less fortunate of the world. “Whatsoever you do to the least of my brethren, you do to me.” Charity certainly begins at home but the mission of the Church is to spread the Gospel to every corner of the earth in preparation for the coming of the Lord Jesus. It is very important to articulate the beliefs of the Church to those who have never heard the Word preached to them. Even here in the United States many who profess themselves to be Christian or Catholic (the original Christians) still don't know or understand the faith they profess. It is our task, our blessed task, to share with them the Gospel of Christ and so we arm ourselves with knowledge of the Scriptures and the teachings of the Church which can be found in the Catechism. But above all, we must do so with love. Without love, our preaching will lose its potency. Love, also known as virtue of Charity, is the foundation for the spread of the Gospel. St. Paul tells us, “If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away everything I own, and if I hand my body over so that I may boast but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.” Love is the key. Let us express our love for God and neighbor by listening attentively to Sister Joseph and by responding with the generosity required of us who have been abundantly blessed by the Lord. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102; Mt 14:22-36 Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9 Thursday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 16:13-23 Friday: Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Hb 1:12 — 2:4; Ps 9:8-13; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85:9-14; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33 Our Parishioners in Poor Health; Alicia Caudill, Teresita Barellano, Elena Dela Rosa, Scarlett & Evelynn O'Hara, Aida Elizares, Andres Elizares, Lourdes Pecundo, Matilde Ziess, Nelia Constran, Perse Macawile, Elvira Lorenza, Paul & Mary Odermatt, Andrea Kuehn, Ben Fayloga, Rose Reynolds, Armaan Dhillon, Maria McGurk, Kaitlyn Ordaz, Catherine Marie Reid, Robert David Reid, Gloria Fabiano, Christine Phillips, Myrna Goytia, Francis Dompor, Kevin Fain, Bob Oberting, Alexander Burton, Bob Leopold, Theresa Hackett, Jimmy Doyte, Herminigildo Francisco, Rebecca McCarthy, Rosellie McCarthy, Erica Aoki, Joey Porras, Briccio Sulapat, Mary Foley, Rose Sagmaquen, Jack Hamlin, Maynard & Nelia Petelo, Madeline Oberting, Margaret Kalenian, Mario Pineda, Jose Rojas, Nelia Nolasco, Larry Onia, Victoria Gadiano, Antipaz Cabotaje Sr., Salome Cabotaje, William Lafoon, Alice Adams, David Hines, Blanca Ramirez, Catalina Hernandez, Carla Hernandez, Jorge Romo, Matthew R. Ferreras, Julito Dompor, Salvador Valencia, Emiliano Ritua, Milana Papajohn, Madhur Servan, Jose Apostol, Demetria Camero, Angelo Tirado, Victor & Peggy Stewart, Maria Gallaga, Milo Mayor, Frankie Concepcion, Alma Martinez, Grace De Ocampo, and Kathy Gallagher. Page Three Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 3, 2014 PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AUGUST 3-9 SUN 3 7:00AM +Edward Braga 7:00AM +Dante S. Dimitui 8:30AM +Eugenio Villegas 8:30AM +William Hicks 10:00AM +Frederico P. Prado 10:00AM +Modesto Corazon Mendez 11:30AM +Mercedes & Humberto Chavez 11:30AM Thanksgiving Rosa Maria Rodriguez 1:00PM For the Intentions of Our Parishioners 1:00PM +Lidia Casas 5:00PM Thanksgiving Francisco, Alicia, and Francis Alvin Cruz 5:00PM Thanksgiving Norey Lee P. Navarro MON 4 7:30AM Happy Birthday Socorro Sanchez 7:30AM Happy Birthday of Grace Sanchez 5:30PM +Carmen C Scott 5:30PM Special Intention Lynn Moore TUE 5 7:30AM +Mr. & Mrs. Irenio Mogote 7:30AM +Roger & Nestor Noble 5:30PM +Cayetano F. Dasalla 5:30PM +Matilde Davin Dasalla WED 6 7:30AM Happy Birthday Don David Robinos 7:30AM +Jim Gates 5:30PM Thanksgiving Anson Family 5:30PM +Iris Collazo THU 7 7:30AM +Dionisio S. Peralta 7:30AM +Randolf Sedano 5:30PM +Martin Blackinton 5:30PM +Dolores Wallen FRI 8 7:30AM All Souls in Purgatory 7:30AM +Elliot Bernard Desoto 5:30PM +Yvonne Marie Smith 5:30PM +Oscar Villarreal SAT 9 8:00AM St. Charles Rosary Makers 8:00AM +Annie T. Blas 5:00PM +Juan I. Garcia 5:00PM Thanksgiving Lawrence Novilla Capital Campaign update! Thanks to the generosity of 591 families, we have received pledges totaling $1,154,254 - that's an average pledge of $49/month over 40 months. We are 72.1% of the way to our $1.6 million goal, so keep those pledge envelopes coming! To schedule online contributions using your checking, savings or credit card, visit www.SaintCharles.org. If you have any questions, please contact Veronica at the Parish Office (619) 423-0242. Collection Report for July 27, 2014 $17,226.19 May God bless you more for your sacrificial gift and ever generous support of St. Charles Parish. St. Charles School Summer Office Hours started on June 30th and will end August 8th. Please note the following office hours: M,W,TH,FR– 8am to 12pm Tuesday– 8am to 4pm Please join us for our Preschool Open House on August 24, 2014 after all Masses (except 5:00 pm Mass). We are accepting enrollment applications for our K-8 and Preschool programs throughout the summer. Please call 619-423-3701 to find out how to enroll or email [email protected] Visit our website at www.saintcharlesschool.com MISSION COOPERATION APPEAL We are pleased to welcome Sister Joseph Teslin to share her story in the missions during all the Masses today. Please be prepared to listen and support as the message of mission, evangelization, loving service and hope is shared. The proceeds from this Mission appeal are used to directly support the missionary, the organization and the people they serve. Your generous donation unites you as missionary to our brothers and sisters around the world who need our help. The Guadalupanas will host the Bake Sale TODAY at the West Patio. Bond with fellow parishioners over a cup of coffee, delicious baked goods and other delicious foods. The DMI Group will host the Bake Sale, Sunday August 10, 2014, at the West Patio. St. Charles Parish invites you to become a registered supporting member. This applies to all those who live within the geographical boundaries of our parish, as well as those who may be living outside the parish confines but have chosen to regularly attend and support our parish. Visit out Parish Office and fill out a Registration Form which is also downloadable from the website (www.saintcharles.org). A packet of offering envelopes will be provided to you for your regular weekly support to the Church. As good Christian stewards, “we receive God’s gifts gratefully, cherish and tend them in a responsible and accountable manner, share them in justice and love with others and return them with increase to the Lord.” Thank you for your generosity, may God continue to shower you with His abundant blessings! St. Charles Parish San Diego / Imperial Beach St. Charles Youth Ministry Summer Calendar of Events: Saturday, August 16, 2014 4:00 PM- Summer Movies at the Retreat Center -Movie TBD It’s a Potluck BBQ. Please contact Youth Ministry for items needed! Pack your favorite movie snacks, a blanket or chair, and join us for an evening of outdoor fun! Open to High School and Middle School Youth! For more information regarding these activities, please contact Marci S. Morrison at 619.575.2240 ext2 or via email : [email protected] ***Parent Permission slips are required for all youth activities and can be picked up at the Catechetical Office or printed from St. Charles Website.** Widows & Widowers Support Group (WWSG) meeting every 1st Sunday of the month from 2pm-4pm in room #13. This meeting is open for everyone to attend. The speakers are: Candy Raya, our very own committee member of WWSG will speak from 2:15pm- to 2:50pm and she will speak about her business as owner exclusive agent of Allstate Insurance Company. If you would like, bring your policy declaration page for review of your policy. Fr. Rex Kintanar will speak from 3pm-4pm about "Angels". Please come and learn. I am sure you will enjoy a lot about their topics. Please call Merlyn Baker 428-0199 or Peggy Olson 451-6700 if you have any questions. Mary’s Guest House for Women, Victims of Trafficking Eight years ago, Sr. Christina & Sr. Susan undertook research into the whole issue of human trafficking as they feel a special calling to respond to this growing need of our times. They discovered that San Diego was a significant port & border crossing where trafficking occurred. This area is one of the top 10 areas of trafficking in the US. The greatest need was for safe housing for these victims and services. The Marist Missionary Sisters started “Mary’s Guest House” in 2005 for the purpose of providing housing until the women were re-united with family, had legal immigration status, etc. It is a place to heal and to bond with others who have a heart to help them through. They are financed by Marist Missionary Sisters & by countless donations. We invite you to pray for us and to make a donation to our home. We will be having a dinner for Mary’s House here at St. Pius X Parish Center on August 13th from 4:30pm—7:00pm. A good will offering will be taken at this time. Thank you all for your support. Everyone is invited to attend! Page Four CATECHETICAL CENTER School Year 2014-2015 619-575-2240 www.saintcharles.org We are currently accepting registrations for children, youth, and adult faith formation classes. Office hours in JULY through AUGUST ONLY will be on Mondays through Wednesdays from 9AM-7PM, and on Thursdays through Fridays from 9AM-4PM. Requirements for enrollment: • MUST be a registered supporting parishioner using envelopes. • If not currently a registered parishioner and residing within the church boundary, need to register at the Parish Office and provide a copy of the completed registration form. • Provide a copy of the Certificate of Baptism of the child (for new students only). • Registration fee is due at the time of enrollment which can be paid in cash, check, or credit card: $80 for one child $140 for two children $200 for three children $260 for four children $175 Retreat Fee for Confirmation II only For questions, please contact the Catechetical Ministry Center at 619-575-2240 or check the Parish website at www/saintcharles.org. We are in need of catechists for the school year 2014-2015 for children, youth, and adults. Training will be provided. If you feel God is calling you to this ministry, please contact Alicia Policarpio at the Catechetical Ministry Center 619-575-2240 x104. Become a St. Charles Holy Name Society Member Take the love, strength, peace and contentment from Jesus into your hearts. Pass it on to your loved ones. It is the most enduring gift you can give them. See a Holy Name Society member on the west patio after mass for more information. Help the Sisters celebrate 110 years of ministry! SISTER SERVANTS OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Details: October 25, 2014 3:30 PM Mass – Bishop Flores, celebrant Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bonita 6:00 PM Reception & Walk through History/Dinner/ Entertainment, San Diego Marriott Mission Valley Info: sisterservantssjs.org or call (619) 292-2971 Page Five Decimoctavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 3 de Agosto de 2014 NOTAS DEL PASTOR Queridos amigos, Hoy tenemos la bendición de darle la bienvenida a la Hermana Joseph Teslin de las Hermanas del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. La Hermana Joseph proviene de la India y hablara en todas las Misas dándonos a cada uno de nosotros la oportunidad de ayudar a los necesitados de todo el mundo. Durante casi dos mil años, nuestro Señor nos ha dado la misión de ministerio para ayudar a los menos afortunados del mundo. "Todo lo que hicieron por uno de estos hermanos míos mas humildes, por mi mismo lo hicieron." La caridad empieza por la casa, pero la misión de la Iglesia es la de llevar el Evangelio a todos los rincones de la tierra en preparación para la venida del Señor Jesús. Es muy importante la articulación de las creencias de la Iglesia a aquellos que nunca han oído la palabra predicada a ellos. Incluso aquí en los Estados Unidos muchos de los que profesan ser cristianos o católicos (los cristianos originales) todavía no saben o entiende la fe que profesan. Es nuestra tarea, nuestra bendita tarea, compartir con ellos el Evangelio de Cristo y de esta manera nos armamos con el conocimiento de las Escrituras y las enseñanzas de la Iglesia, que se puede encontrar en el Catecismo. Pero por encima de todo, debemos hacerlo con amor. Sin amor, nuestra predicación va a perder su potencia. Amor, también conocido como la virtud de la Caridad, es la base de la propagación del Evangelio. Nos dice San Pablo: "Si hablo las lenguas de los hombres y aun de los ángeles, pero no tengo amor, no soy mas que un metal que resuena o un platillo que hace ruido. Y si tengo el don de la profecía, y entiendo todos los designios secretos de Dios, y se todas las cosas, y si tengo la fe necesaria para mover montañas, pero no tengo amor, no soy nada. Y si reparto entre los pobres todo lo que poseo, y aun si entrego mi propio cuerpo para tener de que enorgullecerme, pero no tengo amor, de nada me sirve. El Amor es paciente, es bondadoso; es no tener envidia, ni ser presumido, ni orgulloso, ni grosero, ni egoísta; es no enojarse ni guardar rencor, es no alegrarse de las injusticias, sino de la verdad. Tener amor es sufrirlo todo, esperarlo todo, soportarlo todo. El Amor nunca falla." El Amor es la clave. Expresemos nuestro amor a Dios y al prójimo, escuchando atentamente a la Hermana Joseph y respondiendo con la generosidad que se exige de nosotros que hemos sido bendecidos por el Señor. ¡Actualización de la Campaña Capital! Gracias a la generosidad de 591 familias, hemos recibido compromisos que totalizan $1,154,254 que es un compromiso promedio de $49/mes por 40 meses. ¡Estamos al 72.1% de la meta de $1.6 millones del objetivo, así que mantengamos ésos sobres de compromiso llegando! Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor contacte a Verónica en la Oficina Parroquial (619) 423-0242. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Jer 28:1-17; Sal 119 (118):29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102; Mt 14:22-36 Martes: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Sal 102 (101):16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 ó Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Miércoles: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pe 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9 Jueves: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; Mt 16:13-23 Viernes: Nah 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41; Mt 16:24-28 Sábado: Heb 1:12 — 2:4; Sal 9:8-13; Mt 17:14-20 Domingo: 1 Re 19:9a, 11-13a; Sal 85 (84):9-14; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33 FELICIDAD Hijos míos, la fe, la esperanza y la caridad, las tres, encierran toda la felicidad de la humanidad en la tierra. —San Juan María Vianney Colecta del 27 de Ju1io, 2014, $17,226.19 Que Dios los bendiga por sus generosas ofrendas y su eterna generosidad para la Parroquia de San Carlos. St. Charles Parish San Diego / Imperial Beach “Todos ustedes, los que tienen sed, vengan por agua!”. — Isaias 55:1a Las Guadalupanas tendrán venta de Pastelitos y comida HOY en el patio. El Grupo de DMI tendrá venta el próximo domingo 10 de Agosto del 2014. PLAN MISIONERO DE COOPERACIÓN Nos complace darle la bienvenida a la Hermana Joseph Teslin para compartir su historia en las misiones durante las Misas de hoy. Por favor, estén preparados para escuchar y apoyar el mensaje de la misión, la evangelización, el servicio de amor y esperanza que es compartida. Los fondos recaudados de esta Misión se utilizaran para apoyar directamente al misionero, la organización y la población a la que sirven. Su generosa donación nos une como misionero a nuestros hermanos y hermanas de todo el mundo que necesita de nuestra ayuda. La Parroquia de San Carlos los invita a convertirse en un miembro registrado. Esto se aplica a todas las personas que viven dentro de los límites geográficos de nuestra parroquia, así como aquellos que pueden estar viviendo fuera de los confines de la parroquia pero han elegido asistir regularmente a nuestra parroquia y apoyarla. Visiten la Oficina de la Parroquia y completen el Formulario de Inscripción que también se puede descargar en la página web (www.saintcharles.org). Un paquete de sobres se les será proporcionado para su asistencia regular semanal a la Iglesia. Como buenos administradores Cristianos, "recibimos dones de Dios con gratitud, valorémoslos y cuidémoslos de modo responsable, compartámoslos en la justicia y en el amor con los demás y regresémoslos con aumento al Señor." Gracias por su generosidad, que Dios continúe bañándolos, con abundantes bendiciones! Llamados a Servir 2014 APELACION CATOLICA ANUAL DIÓCESIS DE SAN DIEGO Nuestra evaluación para la Apelación Católica Anual del 2014 es de $45,000. Al igual que en el año anterior, podremos pagar esta evaluación con lo que hemos colectado de la actual Campaña Capital. Por ello, alentamos y solicitamos a cada uno de nuestros feligreses para continuar apoyando a la Apelación Católica Anual a través de nuestra propia Campaña Capital. Su participación es una respuesta al discipulado que a la vez abre la puerta de la fe a ustedes mismos, su familia y la comunidad. Page Six CENTRO CATEQUETICO Año Escolar 2014-2015 619-575-2240 www.saintcharles.org Actualmente estamos aceptando inscripciones para niños, jóvenes y adultos para las clases de formación en la fe. Horario de oficina en julio y agosto sólo será de lunes a miércoles de 9:00AM-7:00PM, y de jueves a viernes de 9:00AM-4:00PM. Requisitos para la inscripción: • DEBE estar registrado como Miembro de la Iglesia utilizando los sobres asignados. • Si no está registrado pero reside dentro de los perímetros de la iglesia, es necesario que se registre en la Oficina de la Parroquia y proporcione una copia de los formularios de inscripción completos. • Proporcionar una copia del Certificado de Bautismo del niño (sólo para nuevos alumnos). La Cuota de Inscripción se debe pagar en el momento de la inscripción, la cual puede ser pagada en efectivo, cheque o tarjeta de crédito: • $80 por un niño • $140 por dos niños • $200 por tres niños • $260 por cuatro niños • $175 Retiro de Confirmación II únicamente Para preguntas, por favor póngase en contacto con el Centro de Ministerio Catequético al 619-575-2240 o para ver el sitio web de la Parroquia www/saintcharles.org. Tenemos la necesidad de catequistas para el período de año escolar 2014-2015 para niños, jóvenes y adultos. Se impartirá capacitación. Si sientes que Dios te llama a este ministerio, por favor, contacte a Alicia Policarpo en el Centro de Ministerio Catequético al 619-575-2240 x104 Epístola Pastoral sobre el Matrimonio 3 de agosto: Matrimonio: Amor y Vida en el Plan Divino: Desafíos de la Sociedad “Reconocemos que las parejas enfrentan muchos desafíos para construir y mantener un matrimonio sólido. En la sociedad contemporánea las condiciones no siempre apoyan el matrimonio. Por ejemplo, muchas parejas se debaten por equilibrar las responsabilidades del hogar y del trabajo; otras soportan serias cargas económicas y sociales. Sin embargo, algunos desafíos son fundamentales en el sentido de que van dirigidos al significado y a los propósitos mismos del matrimonio. Aquí queremos discutir cuatro de tales desafíos: los anticonceptivos, las uniones del mismo sexo, el divorcio y la cohabitación.” Para leer el documento visite el sitio http:// www.usccb.org/loveandlife