May 8, 2016 - St. Raphael Catholic Church

Saint Raphael Catholic Church
5444 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA, 93111
Phone (805) 967-5641 Fax (805) 964-2988 Website: www.straphaelsb.org
The Ascension of the Lord — May 8, 2016
Pastor
Msgr. Jon Majarucon
Associate Pastor
Rev. Lucio Juarez
Retired Priest
Rev. Frank Colborn
Deacons
Dcn. Wayne Rascati
Dcn. Stephen Montross
Pastoral Associate
M. Noël Fuentes
Confession
Saturdays: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Masses
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am
Wednesday and Friday: 12:05 pm
Saturday: 5:30 pm Vigil
Sunday: (English) 7:30 am, 9:30 am,
11:00 am, 5:30 pm Life Teen Mass
(Español) 12:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
First Friday of every month for
24 hours, concluding with
Benediction
St. Raphael School
160 St. Joseph St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2367
Michelle Limb, Principal
(805) 967-2115
www.straphaelschoolsb.org
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Saint Raphael Church
Pastor’s Corner
God blessed me with
a great mother. As I
get older I realize
how lucky I am and
how I really don’t
deserve to have such
a wonderful mother.
While I have her I try
to make up for all the
terrible and selfish things I did as a teenager. I lived for
18 years with free room and board, laundry, insurance,
clothes, tuition and fees, an automobile. I caused so
much worry. I talked back so much, and gave her an
attitude she did not deserve. Shame on me. (Shame on
you if are doing what I did. Go out and get a job and
pay rent.) But I digress...
We turn on the television, computer or radio and are
bombarded with the secular world’s suggestion of how
to celebrate this life-giving Institution. Dinner, gifts,
banquets, flowers, jewelry, etc. Wonderful gestures that,
quite frankly, should be done every day for our
mothers. The reality is: Mother’s Day is a very difficult
and emotional day for many. Motherhood can be a
blessing and an overwhelming cross and a burden as
well. Today I lift up in prayer and celebrate the Holy
Mass for all of you wonderful Mothers and the
Institution of Motherhood. We pray too for:
- Children who have lost their mothers
- Children who have irresponsible mothers
- Mothers who have lost children
- Mothers who are pregnant
- Mothers who are single parents
- Mothers who have disrespectful children
- Mothers who have special-needs children
- Mothers whose spouses are cruel and selfish
- Mothers who cannot have children
- Mothers who terminated the life of their child
- Mothers who are divorced
- Mothers whose children are incarcerated
- Mothers who are widows
- Mothers who are ill or living in
convalescent homes
- Mothers whose children are in the Service
or in Law enforcement
- Mothers who live in the streets
- Grandmothers and Great-grandmothers
May 8, 2016
Pastor’s Corner (cont’d)
May is the month of Mothers and Mary. (Mary is her Latin
name. Her actual name was “Miriam”, an ancient Hebrew
name which means “life is bitter”.) Joachim and Ann
named her appropriately. Children, spouses: help, assist,
support your mothers! Stop being a burden.
Motherhood is bittersweet. Like Divine Providence its
very nature is to create, protect, sustain and nurture life
and love. On this day Lord please bless all women and
especially our beloved Mothers living and dead.
Msgr. Jon
Mass Intentions
May 7-13, 2016
May 07 Sat Vigil 5:30 pm Ann Cassidy (D)
May 08 Sun
7:30 am John Sternot (D)
9:30 am
All Mothers (L & D)
11:00 am Our Parish Community
12:30 pm Maria de Jesus & Luz Maria
Murrillo (D)
5:30 pm Geri Kovach (L)
May 09 Mon
8:00 am
Margaret Heiduk (D)
May 10 Tues
8:00 am
Betty Blinde (D)
May 11 Wed
8:00 am
Joan Easterbrook (D)
12:05 pm Joseph Lima (D)
May 12 Thurs
8:00 am George Hopping (D)
May 13 Fri
8:00 am Sofia Morren (D)
12:05 pm Joel Kendler (D)
— 2016 Parish Pastoral Council Election —
Are you Interested?
Are you a registered parishioner who would you like to
be involved and make a difference with helping to
improve our Church's Community and Physical Plant?
We have a 3-5 year Parish Plan to help make these
areas even better than they are today and are looking
for energetic, willing, and prayerful people to make this
happen.
If you are interested in running for the Parish Pastoral
Council (a three-year term), please stop by the Parish
Office after Mass or call 967-5641.
On The Cover: Newly Confirmed! Top photo: 103 at 10:00 am;
bottom photo: 70 at 2:00 pm. Congratulations!
The Ascension of the Lord
~ Calendar Highlights This Week ~
Sunday, May 8
Happy Mother’s Day!
K of C Mother’s Day Parish Breakfast, 8:30 am to
11:30 am, Parish Hall
Monday, May 9
St. Vincent de Paul, 2:00 pm, Conference Rm.
Tuesday, May 10
Escuela de Evangelizacion, 7:00 pm, PC, MP Room
Wednesday, May 11
Adult Bible Study, 10:00 am, PC, Rm. A/B
Friday, May 13
Grupo de Oracíon, 7:00 pm, Conference Rm.
PC=Parish Center
Parish Community News
Knights of Columbus
Mother’s Day Parish Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus will be serving their delicious
“gourmet” breakfast today in the Parish Hall from
8:30 am to 11:00 am.
In honor of Mother’s
Day, all mothers will
be treated to a
complimentary
breakfast. When
accompanied by one
or both parents,
children ages 12 and under receive a free breakfast. Stop
by for a free cup of coffee and a chance to socialize.
Whether you attend the Sunday morning Masses or not,
join us to enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, fruit
cocktail, applesauce, fruit juice and coffee, tea or hot
chocolate — all for the low price of $5. Take-out meals
are also available. Proceeds fund the charitable works of
Knights of Columbus, Council 5300.
Eucharistic Ministers — Please contact Eucharistic
Minister Coordinator, Marcia Greiten, NO
LATER THAN May 18 with any changes to
your availability for the JUN-JUL-AUG
schedule. Email [email protected] or call
967-6326. Provide any changes to your
contact info.
Adult Bible Study — Wednesdays,
10:00 am, Room A/B, Parish Center. All
are welcome! For more information, call
Melissa (afternoons), 964-4570.
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Together In Mission 2016
The theme of this year’s campaign is, “Though we are
many, we are one . . .”. Together in Mission provides an
opportunity to show our concern for tens of thousands
of fellow sisters and brothers within our own
Archdiocese that need our financial support so that they
may continue to provide education, ministry and a
Catholic presence in their communities. Please be
assured that contributions to the Together in Mission
campaign are not used for any other purpose. All
funds received in excess of our goal are returned in
full to the Parish. Thank you for your prayerful
consideration and please continue to fulfill your
pledges.
Parish Goal:
$76,600
Amount Paid as of 4/29: $51,033
Remaining balance:
$25,567
Parish Giving — Sign up for electronic giving! Safe and
secure! Visit our website: straphaelsb.org or call Shanelle
Turcios in the Parish Office, 967-5641 x101.
Property Improvements — If you would like to make an
extra donation to help us pay for parish projects, please
make the check payable to St. Raphael Church and on
the memo line put “Property Improvements”. Thank you
for helping us keep our property in good working order.
Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick — If someone is at
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, a nursing home, or
homebound, and needs Eucharist brought to them,
please call the Parish Office at (805) 967-5641.
Funeral Ministry — St. Raphael Parish Staff is here to
serve you, your family, and friends during this time of
planning. Contact the Parish Office at (805) 967-5641.
Anointing of the Sick — This is a sacrament offered to
those who may be seriously ill or dying. Call the Parish
Office at (805) 967-5641 and one of the priests on duty
will arrange a time to visit you in your home, nursing
home, or hospital.
Life Line Screening — Affordable, non-invasive and
painless health screenings are scheduled for June 16 at
Saint Raphael Church. Five screenings will be offered:
blocked arteries; abdominal aortic aneurysms; hardening
of the arteries in the leg; atrial fibrillation or irregular
heart beat; and a bone density screening for men and
women. 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from
$149 ($139 with member discount). All five screenings
take 60-90 minutes to complete. 1-888-653-6441. Info
(and a link to the Life Line website) at the St. Raphael
website: straphaelsb.org (click on “news/events”).
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Saint Raphael Church
Sociable Seniors
Please Pray for the Sick of Our Parish
Judith Aguirre
Lee Alfano
Deb Altomare
Nick Altomare
Sandra Alvares
Steve Armitage
Stan Baran
Theresa Baran
Donald Benn
Concepcion Macias
Blanco
Jessica Blanco
Christine Bohlig
Al Borgaro
Bert Bradley
Fritz Cahill
Carolyn Calandro
Sam Capra
Guadalupe Cardenas
Concha Lucero
Carrillo
Ester Castaneda
Joe Cate
Juan Cervantes
Ana Cobian
Fr. Frank Colborn
Michael Contreras
Milagros Crisostomo
Marge Dana
Gary Davila
Josefina Diaz
Kelly Diebold
Theresa DiRusso
Irene Dorado
Connie Every
Juan M. Figueroa
Gracie Fisher
Christian Franzen
Juan Alberto
Gallardo
Magdalena Graciano
Jose Guillen
Leslie Gutierrez
Maria Elena
Gutierrez
Joe Herring
Rocky Honer
Mary Hopping
Mell Hueston
Alfonso Jimenez
Austin Joseph Keefe
John Kelley
June Kelley
Madison Klopp
Dolores Lomeli
Mrs. Charles Lundfelt
Sean Magee
Ann Magenheimer
Joan Magenheimer
Kristin Mahon
Maria Martinez
Laurie May
Carol Montejano
Adam Montross
Byron Montross
Catherine Morris
Camille Moynihan
Estella Narvaez
Ana Nungaray
Jose Nungaray
Teo Nungaray
Mike Orozco
Helen Owen
Guadalupe Paz
George Pinedo
Jess Placencia
Lucy Placencia
Patricia Polzin
Tom Puerling, Sr.
Theresa Pugh
Carl Quinn
Lydia Ramirez
Socorro Rivera
Alicia Rodriguez
Delia Rodriguez
Salvador Roman
Maria Rosas
Barbara Santos
Donna Saar
Molly Shawl
John Shellabarger
Bill Shinn
Ruth Stark
Dennis Tokumaru
Esther Tolis
Mark Vidakovich
Bruce Wilroy
If you need to add or remove immediate family from this list,
please contact the Parish Office: 967-5641.
Wider Catholic Community
Mass and Healing Service — May 19, 7:30 pm at Holy
Cross Church. Guest Celebrant is Father Charles Lueras,
CRIC. For more information please contact Phil or Chris
Luna (962-1438). Love offering will be taken.
Job Opening — San Roque Church. DRE (Director of
Religious Education). 30 hrs. with benefits; small parish
(800 families) and approx. 150 students. Requires 5 yrs. in
catechetical ministry, Master Cathechist Certification
preferred or working toward Administrative skills. For
more info or an application, Contact: Tricia Knight
(805) 687-5215, ext. 10 or [email protected].
Worldwide Marriage Encounter — June 25-26 at
St. Jude Parish in Westlake Village and July 30-31 at
St. Rose of Lima in Simi Valley. Info: call Jeanine and Russ
Walker at (805) 648-4244 or visit www.twocanlove.org.
May 8, 2016
The message is clear: Sociable Seniors prefer
entertainment only — no more lectures — at our
luncheons. It will, of course, be more costly and we will
require payment in advance in order to control costs.
Questions: call Max Keller at 967-8296.
For information about Sociable Seniors, call Eleanor
Keller, 967-8296.
The Senior Travelers
PCPA — In the Heights, Broadway's Tony® Awardwinning Best Musical (2008). “This exhilarating musical
tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New
York's Washington Heights neighborhood – a place
where the coffee from the corner coffee shop is light and
sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze
carries the rhythm of three generations of music”.
Matinee, Wednesday, August 17, 1:30 pm. $60 per
person includes ticket and bus. You will need to pay for
your buffet meal. Send check made out to St. Raphael
with "In the Heights" on memo line.
October: Santa Anita Park.
Questions: call M. Keller at 967-8296.
Spirituality & Fellowship
Divine Mercy: Martha Avila 964-4945. Meets monthly
(usually 3rd Tuesday of the month) at 7:00 pm, in the church.
Eucharistic Adoration/Exposition: Margaret Priest
967-7391
Healing of Families: Dcn. Stephen Montross 964-9152
Intercessory Prayer: Cecilia Marks 968-6008 (English),
meets Tuesday, 7:00 pm, in the church “crying room”.
Marina Rodriguez 722-8933 (Spanish), meets Monday,
6:45 pm, in the church “crying room”.
Operation Outreach: Beth Fairfield 964-7919
Praise and Worship: Barbara Flynn. Meets Wednesdays at
6:30 pm, in the Conference Rm.
Rosary & Divine Mercy Prayer Group: Meets Thursdays,
8:30 am, in the church “crying room”.
Rosary Makers: Janet Fanucci 886-9723
St. Joseph Men’s Prayer Group: Bob Marks 968-6008.
Meets Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, in the church.
St. Raphael Bowling League: Joanne Anderson, 967-8645
or Eleanor Paulazzo, 968-5240
Sociable Seniors: Eleanor Palazzo 968-5240, Paul Robillard
967-8860
The Gathering: Marie Mlodzik 967-4330
The Ascension of the Lord
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St. Raphael School
Saint Raphael Youth Ministry
From the Principal’s Desk
Leading Teens
Closer to Christ
Dear St. Raphael School Families and Friends,
The month of May is dedicated to Our Blessed Mother.
As is our tradition, students will take home a statue of
Mary to pray the rosary as a family.
It was recently announced that Reese from 3rd grade
was runner-up Junior Spirit of
Fiesta. It was Reese’s first time
auditioning at Junior Spirit
with a three-minute dance
performance and an interview.
Her mom credits much of
Reese’s success, confidence,
work ethic and her ability to
handle the interview to the
education she has received at
St. Raphael School.
Congratulations, Reese!
We held our annual Father Daughter Dance at Bishop
Diego High School where the girls showed up in
gorgeous dresses and danced the night away with their
dads!
Remember that our final fundraiser for the year is on
Friday, May 13! The jog-a-thon is always a fun day and a
great way to earn money for our school. Looking forward
to seeing everyone out on our field!
Important Dates:
May 13: Jog-a-Thon
May 16: Jeans for Jesus
May 20: I Raphael. Jog-a-Thon Money Due.
May 21: 1st Holy Communion at 10:00 am
May 24: Spring Sing and Junior High Play at 6:00 pm
In Mary’s Love,
Ms. Michelle Limb, Principal
Protecting Our Children
Everyone has stress, whether it’s a bad day at work, car
trouble, or simply too many things to do. It is important
to learn how to manage your stress—for your own sake
and for the children around you. Too much stress can
make it hard to parent effectively. After a while, your
children may show signs of being stressed out, too. For a
fact sheet on managing stress please email:
[email protected] or call (213) 637-7227.
High School Life Night: 5:30 pm Teen Mass and then
Life Night. For information on any of the teen programs,
contact: John 964-3466 x1 or Shanelle 964-3466 x2.
For Teens Interested in Getting Baptized
and/or Making First Communion:
We have a special sacrament class just for teens. This is
for all teens in 7th grade and older. Call John at
964-3466 x1 for more information or with questions.
♦
College-age Ministry (ages 18-24). All college-age
are welcome. Call 964-3466 x2 and ask for Christie.
LIFETEEN® and Confirmation News
→ Confirmation Year 1 and 2 meets on Monday
Nights from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
→ Edge Junior High Ministry meets two times a month
on Thursdays from 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm.
→ “Men of God” and “Daughters of the King” both
meet every other Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
→ Full Circle, a support group for teenagers, meets
every other Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
→ Dos Pueblos Catholic Club meets Wednesdays at
lunch in room Q-13; pizza is one dollar per slice.
→ San Marcos Catholic Club meets Tuesdays at lunch
in room C-3; pizza is one dollar per slice.
→ Breakfast Club meets every other Thursday on late
start from 7:45 to 8:45 am at Cody's restaurant
(for San Marcos students).
For any additional information, contact John Vasellina,
Youth Minister, at 964-3466x1.
Angie Toyama/Terry Strickler Fund — Provides
financial assistance to teens for costs of camps and
conferences. Donations can be made to St. Raphael
Youth Ministry with “Angie Toyama” or “Terry Strickler”
on the memo line. Drop off donations at the Parish
Office, or mail to St. Raphael Church. Thank you!
Pilgrimage Churches for the Jubilee
Year of Mercy
Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Santa
Barbara Pastoral Region: St. Louis De
Montfort, Santa Maria; St. Raphael,
Goleta; Santa Clara, Oxnard.
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Saint Raphael Church
Parish Staff and Office Hours
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 am-7:30 pm, Fri: 8:30 am
to 5:00 pm (closed for lunch on weekdays from
11:30 am-12:30 pm). Saturday 9:00 am-2:00 pm;
Sunday 8:30 am-2:00 pm.
After hours emergency number: (424) 219-3747.
Bulletin Submissions — Please submit items no later
than Friday, at Noon, nine days prior to the intended
Sunday bulletin. Parish organizations have priority. Items
must be emailed or typed clearly on paper. No phonein announcements please. Announcements may be
edited for space. Email: [email protected].
Bulletin: Deborah Correio, [email protected]
Business Manager: Noël Fuentes, 683-9090 x7
Finance/Accounting: Shanelle Turcios, 967-5641 x101
Finance Council: John Hoenigman—Chairman 967-2114,
Robert Zaida, Joe Salcedo, Andrew Ochsner, John
Hoenigman, Ann Burns, Norma Demonteverde
Online Giving: Shanelle Turcios, 967-5641 x101; internet:
https://www.myowngiving.com/Default.aspx?cid=1434
Parish Council: Pat Pigatti—Chairman 685-8794,
Lee Alfano, Susana Almazon, Kelly Almeroth, Jeff Barkhorn,
Stephanie Carlyle, Mario Coronado, Maureen Dougherty,
Cindy Hagon, Jesus Lopez, Christie Rojo, Bruce
Schumikowski, Linda Varesio, Craig Wines
Reception: Maria Romero 967-5641 x100
Website: Deborah Correio, [email protected]
Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation (Holy Communion, Confirmation):
Noël Fuentes, 683-9090 x7
Bible Study: Melissa Colborn, 964-4570
Confirmation, Youth: John Vasellina, 964-3466 x1
Early Childhood Education: Cecilia Marks, 968-6008
Preschool: Jo Bittner, 967-4435
Religious Education (CCD):
English Coordinator: Karen Froelicher, 967-1641 x3
Bilingual Coordinator: Ana Cervantes, 967-1641 x4
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): Noël Fuentes,
683-9090 x7
School: Principal, Michelle Limb, 967-2115
website: www.straphaelschoolsb.org.
Youth Ministry/LifeTeen: John Vasellina, 964-3466 x1,
[email protected]
Vocations, Parish Rep: John Switzer 967-8049
Altar Servers: Bruce Schumikowski, 964-4456 &
Karen Froelicher, 967-1641 x3
Bereavement: Noël Fuentes, 683-9090 x7
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Nancy Panizzon, 964-5462
End of Life: Noël Fuentes, 683-9090 x7
May 8, 2016
Service & Outreach
Visiting Nurse and Hospice: 965-5555
St. Vincent de Paul: 683-8535
Martha’s Ministry: Mary Penza 967-9609
Mary’s Meals: www.marysmealsusa.org
Parish Festival: Ed Leicht 681-0969, Glenn Schiferl 964-6013
Respect for Life: Rita Duley, 964-0121
Safeguard the Children: Msgr. Jon Majarucon 967-5641
Victims Assistance Ministry: Suzanne Healy (213) 637-7650
Liturgical Ministries
Environment: Mary & James Lac 964-3592, Sharon Marshall
968-3420, Maria Cabrera 964-9485
Eucharistic Ministers : Mass: Marcia Greiten, 705-8924
To the Sick/Homebound: Vicky Jacobson, 895-1499
Lectors: Charles Kriech, 967-8886
Music: Dorothy Turner 968-0683, Bob & Patty Burnham
569-5858, John Vasellina, 964-3466 x1
Sacristans: Marie Lundfelt 687-4313
Ushers: Parish Office
In Our Community
24-Hour Help Line/Crisis Intervention: 692-4011 or
(800) 400-1572
Always Our Children: Support group for parents of LGBTQ
children, Joe & Kathie Schneider 687-4338
Catholic Charities Santa Barbara: 965-7045
Community Counseling Center: 962-3363
Engaged Encounter: http://www.ceeofla.org
Hospice of Santa Barbara: 563-8820
Jail Ministry (Restorative Justice): Michael Ledisa
(213) 705-5510
Knights of Columbus:
Grand Knight: John Kirk 967-5996
4th Degree: Ed Barrier 886-0190
Marriage Encounter: Jeanine and Russ Walker 648-4244
Medical Network: Supporting unplanned preganancies,
967-9096
Rachael’s Vineyard: Post-abortion support for women and
men (866) 272-2435
Rescue Mission: 966-1316
St. Vincent de Paul Society: 683-8535
Santa Barbara Pastoral Region Office: Bishop Robert Barron,
682-0442
Scouting:
Boy Scouts: Glenn Schiferl, 964-6013,
www.goleta105.com
Cub Scouts: Ryan Eardley, 651-9629
Girl Scouts: Stephanie Carlyle 968-6505, Jame Flint 962-6395
Venture Crew: Joe Bauer, 967-2211
In Need of Help?
Call St. Vincent de Paul 683-8535.
La Ascensión del Señor
La Iglesia de San Rafael
Pagina Siete
Noticias de la Parroquia
Unidos en Misión 2016 — El tema de la campaña de
este año es: " Aunque somos muchos, somos uno. . .”.
Unidos en misión ofrece una oportunidad para mostrar
nuestra preocupación por las 80 parroquias y 62 escuelas
de la Arquidiócesis que necesitan nuestro apoyo
financiero para que puedan continuar proporcionando la
educación, el ministerio y una presencia católica para
decenas de miles de personas. Puede estar seguro de
que las contribuciones a la campaña Unidos en
Misión no se utilizan para ningún otro propósito.
Todos los fondos recibidos por encima de nuestro
objetivo se devuelven en su totalidad a la Parroquia .
Gracias por su consideración en oración y por favor
seguir cumpliendo sus promesas.
Meta Parroquia:
$76,600
Cantidad pagada: $51,033
El saldo restante: $25,567
Protegiendo a Los Niños — El estrés puede afectar a su
hijo/a El estrés puede afectar a su hijo/a Toda persona se
estresa en algún momento, ya sea por un mal día en el
trabajo, un problema con el automóvil, o simplemente
muchas cosas que hacer. Es importante aprender cómo
manejar su estrés, para su propio bien y para el bien de
los niños a su alrededor. Mucho estrés puede hacer difícil que eduque a sus hijos con efectividad. Después de
un tiempo, sus hijos también pueden mostrar signos de
estar estresados. Para recibir información sobre cómo
manejar el estrés envíe un correo electrónico a
[email protected] o llame al (213) 637-7227.
Día de las Madres
¿Necesita Ayuda?
Recuerde llamar al 683-8535, San Vicente de Paul
Información Parroquial
Escuela de Evangelización (EDE): Sergio Lopez, 569-8726,
Andres Flores, 683-0389
Guadalupanos: Carlos Sanchez, 570-1838 and Jesus Lopez,
895-4099
Comite de Liderazgo Hispano: Jesus Lopez, 895-4099
Ministros de la Eucaristía: Misa: Carlos Sanchez, 570-1838, y
Estela Santos, 683-6542
Para Los Enfermos: Carlos Sanchez, 570-1838 y Ana
Lopez, 689-5087
Liturgia Dominical Para Niños: Ester Lopez, 895-4099
Ujieres/Hospitalidad: Bernardo Lule, 964-9194
Grupo de Oración: Jesús Lopez, 895-4099
Horas de Oficina
lunes, martes, miércoles y jueves:
8:30 am a 11:30 am y 12:30 pm a 7:30 pm
viernes: 8:30 am a 11:30 am y 12:30 pm a 5:00 pm
sábado: 9:00 am a 2:00 pm
domingo: 8:30 am a 2:00 pm
Formación en la Fe — La Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles
a través del Instituto de Pastoral y Evangelización
(IPE), un programa de formación en la fe de tres años,
ofrece clases mensuales de un fin de semana al mes en
el área de espiritualidad, teología, pastoral y formación
humana. La sede de reuniones es en la Parroquia de San
Rafael. Para más información: Sergio López
(805) 689-5087 ([email protected]) y Ana López
(805) 895-2027 ([email protected]).
Continuamente Alabando a Dios
Tanto la primera lectura como el Evangelio nos cuentan
la gloriosa Ascensión de Cristo al cielo. La carta de san
Pablo a los efesios nos recuerda que Cristo está sentado
a la derecha de Dios en el cielo, por encima de todos los
coros de ángeles. Puede que tengamos la tentación de
mantenernos a reverencial distancia de Jesucristo. Sin
embargo, el tono de las lecturas de hoy dista mucho de
esa tentación. El tono es exuberante y el mensaje es
urgente. Hemos de ser sus testigos, y el Evangelio
describe a los primeros testigos de esta manera: “Muy
alegres. . . permanecían constantemente en el templo
alabando a Dios” (Lucas 24:53).
¿Cómo podemos alabar a Dios continuamente? La
respuesta se encuentra en la segunda lectura, en la cual
Pablo pide a Dios que nos conceda un “espíritu de
sabiduría y de reflexión” para conocer a Cristo
claramente (Efesios 1:17). No podemos mantenernos a
distancia. Vamos a ser iluminados y fortalecidos.
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