Fifth Sunday of Easter May 2, 2015

Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 2, 2015
La Historia y Usted: Quinto Domingo de Pascua
Es mayo. Nos llevó una eternidad para llegar hasta
aquí, pero la fiesta de la primavera de los sentidos
es, finalmente, gloriosamente en marcha. La
fragancia de las flores de la manzana deliciosas
hace un paseo en bicicleta sin parar al parque
imposible. ¿Qué tipo de robot podría coger una
bocanada de su perfume y no parar de tomar en ese
aroma celestial?
Las ramas ya están cargados de flores. Pronto, las
manzanas comenzarán a crecer en el centro de las
flores y los brotes se caen al suelo, convirtiendo la
hierba y canalones en un mar impresionante de
color rosa y blanco. Después de la fruta se recoge
en el otoño, aparecerá desnudo como se acerca el
invierno los árboles. Pero que, como la misma
muerte, es una ilusión. De hecho, las yemas de las
frutas del próximo año ya estarán en su lugar.
Hay algo triste por ver a una rama floreciente que se
ha convertido separado del resto del árbol. En
cuestión de días, sin la disciplina de la vid, que
crece de color marrón y de edad, no sirve para nada,
pero el fuego.
Jesús usó esta imagen familiar cuando, en la noche
antes de morir, reunió a sus seres queridos y les
rogó que permanecer en él. Sabía que iba al Padre, y
él sabía que todavía podían ser nutridos y sostenidos
por él, viviendo en él. Sólo por separarse de la
intimidad con él iban a crecer amargo y edad.
Resurrección, como un brote de un árbol, se
esconde a plena vista. Cuando lo recordamos, y
permanecemos en él, ahí está en medio de nosotros.
Porque él es la vid que vive para siempre, y
nosotros, que permanecemos conectados a él, ése da
mucho fruto.
¿Cuál es tu flor favorita temporada de Pascua?
Kathy McGovern © 2015 www.lahistoriayusted.com
The Story and You: Fifth Sunday of Easter
It’s May. It took forever to get here, but the
springtime feast of the senses is finally, gloriously
underway. The fragrance of the luscious apple
blossoms makes a non-stop bike ride to the park
impossible. What sort of robot could catch a whiff
of their perfume and not stop to take in that
heavenly scent?
The branches are already heavy with blossoms.
Soon, apples will begin to grow at the center of the
flowers, and the buds will fall to the ground, turning
the grass and gutters into a stunning sea of pink and
white. After the fruit is picked in the fall, the trees
will appear naked as winter approaches. But that,
like death itself, is an illusion. In fact, the buds for
next year’s fruit will already be in place.
There’s something sad about seeing a flowering
branch that has become separated from the rest of
the tree. Within days, without the nurture of the
vine, it grows brown and old, good for nothing but
the fire.
Jesus used this familiar image when, on the night
before he died, he gathered his loved ones together
and begged them to remain in him. He knew he was
going to the Father, and he knew that they could
still be nurtured and sustained by him by living in
him. Only by separating themselves from intimacy
with him would they grow bitter and old.
Resurrection, like a bud on a tree, is hiding in plain
sight. When we remember him, and dwell in him,
there he is in our midst. For he is the Vine who lives
forever, and we who stay connected to him will bear
great fruit.
What is your favorite Easter season flower?
Kathy McGovern © 2015www.thestoryandyou.com
Please Pray for the Sick of our Parish-Bill Genger, Dennis Kois, Jessie Scott, Calista
Pugh, Kathleen Maes, Earl Dickerson, Mary Maes,
Hazel Becker, Patricio Sáenz, Clarita Rubio, Rosi
Cervantes, Andrea Borunda, Lucia Pimental
SAVE THE DATE !! The 20th Annual Heart & Soul,
Song & Dance Event—a benefit for the Colorado
Vincentian Volunteers. Of course, the night will once
again feature our former pastor, Father Pat Dolan. The
event is on the night of June 18, and begins at 7pm.
CVV is a community of young men and women who
have donated time and talent to service to the poor of
Denver. Call CVV at 303.691.2778.
Around the Parish
and the Community
PARISH EVALUATION
Thank you to everyone who has filled out the short
answer second phase of our Parish Evaluation. Copies
of the Parish Evaluation are inserted in the bulletin
this week. We had originally asked for these to be
completed by Tuesday, April 28, but we are extending
that deadline to mid-May. We realize the questions
can be a bit difficult to process, but please answer
them as best you can so that we are able analyze the
data in a way that will be helpful. If you have any
questions about the evaluation form, please call the
parish office. We would like to collate the valuable
information you give to us by the end of May.
Today is Follow-Up Weekend for the 2015
Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal. Since our faith
demands action—“faith without action is dead.”
James 2: 26—all members of our parish family are
challenged to put their faith into action through a
gift to the Appeal. Your donation will be invested
in ministries which will help form intentional
disciples for Christ. Please be generous.
Hoy es el fin de semana donde damos seguimiento
a la Colecta Anual del Arzobispo 2015. Siendo que
nuestra fe exige acción: “…la fe sin obras está
muerta.” (Santiago 2,26) –todos los miembros de
nuestra familia parroquial tenemos el reto de poner
nuestra fe en acción a través de nuestra contribución
a la Colecta Anual. Su donación ayudara a sostener
ministerios que buscan formar discípulos
intencionales para Cristo. Por favor, sea generoso.
FAITH FORMATION
Children’s Faith Formation classes have ended for
the summer. We will continue with Secrets of
Scripture until at least Pentecost, at which time we
will re-evaluate whether or not we wish to continue.
We have some exciting things planned for the
summer months, so please watch the bulletin for
more information, or go online to
www.srldenver.org .
The Altar & Rosary Society has some exciting new
projects coming up this summer, so be sure to keep
the bulletin nearby to keep abreast of all the news
that will be forthcoming.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday
May 2
4pm
+Ed, +Catherine Martinez by family
Sunday
May 3
7am
People of the Parish
8:30am
+Reverend John Tyne by family
11am
+Joseph Deaguero by family
+Pat Carlos by family
Monday
May 4
8:30am
Communion Service
Tuesday
May 5
8:30am
+Connie Kaiser by family
Wednesday May 6
8:15am
+Lou Schneibel by family
Thursday
May 7
8:30am
+Audrey Janiczek by family
Friday
May 8
8:30am
+Gerald Arreguin
Saturday
May 9
4pm
+Rosemary Cochran
by Ed & Elizabeth Tomsic
Sunday
May 10
7am
People of the Parish
8:30am
+Audrey Janiczek by family
11am
+Luella Stadig by Stadig family
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Readings for the week of May 3, 2015
Sunday: Acts 9: 26-31//1 Jn 3: 18-24//Jn 15: 1-8
Monday: Acts 14: 5-18//Jn 14: 21-26
Tuesday: Acts 14: 19-28//Jn 14: 27-31a
Wednesday: Acts 15: 1-6//Jn 15: 1-8
Thursday: Acts 15: 7-21//Jn 15: 9-11
Friday: Acts 15: 22-31//Jn 15: 12-17
Saturday: Acts 16: 1-10//Jn 15: 18-21
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Robert Cordova is the Knights of Columbus
Membership Director for St Rose of Lima. Contact
Robert for info on becoming a Knight
[email protected]
Community Ministry Food Bank—would like us
to collect DRY BEANS & RICE for the month of
May. Please leave your donations in the church
vestibule.