Sunday, May 1

SANTA CLARA
CATHOLIC CHURCH
323 S “E” St., Oxnard, 93030 — (805) 487-3891
www.santaclaraparish.org
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 1, 2016
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Rev. Marco A. Or z, Pastor
Rev. Frank Cubas, Associate Pastor
Rev. John Fahey, Re red
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Saturday Vigils 5pm & 7pm Spanish
6:30am, 8am, 10am, 12pm Family
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5pm Youth Mass & 7pm Spanish
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Monday-Saturday 8am
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Fridays 6:30pm
Saturdays 3pm, or by appointment
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Every Friday Family Holy Hour 7-8pm
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Every day 6am—8pm
(closed on certain holidays)
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Parish Office (805) 487-3891
Emergency only (805) 890-5400
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Monica Gu errez, Admin. Secretary
Monday thru Friday 8am—9pm
Saturday 8am—4pm
Sunday 8am—2pm
Office of Catechism
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Youth Ministry/Confirma on
Pete Rydberg (805) 487-1988
RCIA Program
Dn. Jerome Be encourt (805) 302-1663
Santa Clara Elementary School
Mrs. Do y Massa, Principal
324 S. E Street, Oxnard CA 93030
(805) 483-6935
THE GIFT OF PEACE
e are offered another vision in today’s second reading, a
vision of the New Jerusalem, “coming down
out of heaven from God” (Revelation
21:10). Read between the lines describing the radiant
city, and we find that the greatest beauty revealed is
the beauty of perfect symmetry and order, a city
founded on the faith of the twelve tribes of Israel and
the Twelve Apostles, lit only by the glory of God. The first reading
and the Gospel are linked to this idealized description of the New Jerusalem. In both we read of distress and disturbance countered by the
gift of peace. “[M]y peace I give to you,” Jesus assures his disciples at
the Last Supper (John 14:27). In keeping with that gift, the apostles
and elders, in the reading from Acts, decide not to disturb the peace
of new Gentile believers. The undue burden of circumcision will not be
imposed on them. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
he French Revolution swept the church in France away in an
astonishing way, stripping the nation of every
possible vestige of the faith, not merely shuttering churches, but using them as staging areas for pagan
raves and romps. While millions of faithful simply went
underground and hung on for the ride, even the sevenday week was demolished along with the names of the
months. What emerged from the chaos was the Napoleonic Code of
1792 governing church life, and therefore marriage law in France,
French Canada, and elsewhere. The code makes civil marriage mandatory for all citizens. In practice, when the faithful marry, they go first
to the City Hall. There, the mayor performs the civil marriage, usually
accompanied by a patriotic speech about the duties of the citizen,
particularly in the rearing of children. Then, typically after a lunch,
everyone goes off to change into more festive attire for the wedding
liturgy, featuring consent, the exchange of rings, and the nuptial blessing. Sadly, only a minority of citizens today celebrate even the civil
form of the rite, and a fraction of those continue on to the church. For
those who do celebrate the liturgy of marriage, however, there is near
certainty that the spouses are active worshipers, and that they will later present their children for baptism. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The question of whether circumcision is necessary for
STRESS CAN AFFECT YOUR CHILD
salvation (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29).
Psalm — O God, let all the nations praise you!
(Psalm 67).
Second Reading — John envisions the holy city, the
new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23) or
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20.
Gospel — The Holy Spirit, sent by the Father in Jesus’
name, will teach us everything (John 14:23-29) or
John 17:20-26.
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veryone 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.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b;
Jn 15:26 — 16:4a
Tuesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2,
11-14; Jn 16:12-15
Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23
or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53
(for Ascension); otherwise
Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20
Friday:
Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23
Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn
16:23b-28
Sunday: Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9;
Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26
or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11;
Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23 or
Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53
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he Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Missionary
Childhood Association along
with the help from Religious Education Programs will kick off a TWO
WEEK fundraiser to support efforts in
Ecuador from the recent devastating
earthquake. Donations will be
matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000! 100% of
your proceeds will go directly to this effort! Online
donations can be made at: www.MissionsLA.org.
Please issue donations to Missionary Childhood Association and mail by May 6th to: Missionary Childhood
Association – Ecuador Emergency Relief Fund, Mission
office in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, 3424 Wilshire Blvd. 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Questions? Please Call Denise Barajas at (213) 637-7224.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter;
Julian Calendar Easter
Monday: St. Athanasius
Tuesday: Ss. Philip and James
Thursday: The Ascension of the Lord
(unless transferred to Sunday);
Yom Ha-Shoa (Holocaust Remembrance
Day) National Day of Prayer; Cinco de
Mayo
Friday: First Friday
Saturday: First Saturday
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MOTHER’S DAY CORSAGES!
eautiful Mother’s Day Corsages will be sold
after the 5PM Saturday Vigil
and all the Sunday masses on
Mother's Day, May 8 outside the church
for $5. They sell fast! So don't miss out.
All proceeds will go towards Life Centers
of Ventura County.
OFFICE FURNITURE SALE-CATHOLIC CHARITIES
ATHOLIC CHARITIES has executive office furniture for sale! The funds
will be used to help complete the site renovation project
underway at our Ventura Community Service Center. Included is a 12-foot, solid
wood conference room table with 8 adjustable, wood
-framed, leather-upholstered chairs, along with a
matching credenza and whiteboard cabinet. We also
have 3 executive office desk sets including matching
bookshelves, file cabinets, and cherry round pedestal
meeting tables with upholstered chairs. We are asking $2,500 for the conference table, and prices vary
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FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONAL
ou are invited to attend the Santa Clara
Parish monthly First Saturday
Marian Devotion. To honor the
request made by Our Lady of Fatima,
Santa Clara Church will hold the First Saturday Devotional Prayers on May 7,
2016 starting at 7:00 am with the Holy
Rosary, followed by the 8:00
am Mass. Please join us for a morning of prayer.
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per office set. If you are in the market for beautiful
office furniture in excellent condition, please consider
helping us complete our remodel project! For more
information, contact Rick Raine @ 805-643-4694,
ext. 306.
Theresa (805) 643-6922 or Rosie (805) 525- 8709.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SPRING SALE
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he Knights of Columbus Council #750 will have
their Spring Craft Boutique on
Sunday, May 15, 2016 from
10:00am-4:00pm. Featured will be
unique crafts, seasonal gifts, and more.
For more information you may contact
Grand Knight, Bill Harris, 805-436-9883 or the
Council Hall at 805-483-1750. All proceeds benefit
the Council Scholarship Fund.
WALK TO THE CROSS WITH HOLY MASS
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ome and join us for the annual Walk to the
Cross with Holy Mass on Saturday, May 7,
2016. The 7:30 A.M. Rosary Walk begins in
the garden at San Buenaventura Mission. Mass will
be celebrated at 8:15 A.M. at the Cross Grant Park,
Ventura. Refreshments will be served following Holy
Mass.
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isters of Notre Dame – “Come & See Vocation
Retreat –What Are You Looking For?” – Could God be calling you to be a sister? Explore your
questions and spend time with the
sisters: Saturday May 21-22, 2016 –
Location: 1776 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA
91360 – Notre Dame Center. RSVP Deadline: May
14. RSVP Contact: Sr. Val – [email protected],
Cell #805-452-9699.
CATHOLIC MASS IN SLOW MOTION
A
slowed-down version of our Catholic Mass
can give people the opportunity
to understand and reflect more
deeply on the meaning and significance
of the prayers, gestures and scripture
readings that form the basis of this most
sacred liturgical rite. Fr. Jim Clarke, Director of Spiritual Formation at St. John’s Seminary,
will celebrate a “Mass in Slow-Motion” at Padre Serra Parish on Monday, May 9, 7:00-9:00pm. He will
present an overview of ways in which the Mass has
developed over the centuries, as well as demonstrating a more mindful approach that can lead to more
active and full participation in the worship experience. 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo.
RSVP: [email protected]
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ACCW MEETING-MAY
he Ventura District of the Archdiocesan Council
of Catholic Women
(ACCW) invites all
women of the parish to a
day of prayer and fellowship with other Catholic
women of the area on May 18, 2016. EVERY CATHOLIC WOMAN IS A MEMBER, AND THERE ARE NO
DUES. The next meeting will be held at San Buenaventura Mission, in the St. Bonaventure Room. The address is 211 E. Main St. Ventura, Ca. 93001. The
day begins at 9:30am registration and coffee/
pastries. Fr. Peter Banks OFM. Cap. is our guest
speaker topic is "Forgiveness" Fr. is also the Mass celebrant for The Circle V Ranch Camp and the Society
of St. Vincent de Paul. Mass, lunch and adjournment
at 1:30pm. Charge for the day is $12.00 per person. Checks payable to R.S.A. San Buenaventura.
Mail checks to Theresa Sullivan, 279 Manzanita
Street, Ventura, Ca.93001. For more information call
VOCATION RETREAT
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WEEKDAY 8AM MASS INTENTIONS
INTENCIONES 8AM MISA ENTRE SEMANA
SUNDAY, MAY 1 MASS INTENTIONS
INTENCIONES DE MISA DOMINICAL
MONDAY, MAY 2
Mary Gray -Deceased
Lina Estrada (60)-Birthday
Vigil & Melissa Manzano (25)-Wedding Anniversary
Sisters Evangelizadoras EP-Special Intention
Dn. Leo Lacbain -Birthday
5:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS
Gina Marie Murillo-Deceased
7:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS
Elisa Pimentel-Aniversario Difunto(a)
Jose Padilla Jr.-Intención Especial
Sr. Jose Padilla-Aniversario Difunto(a)
Dolores & Josefina Marquez -Difuntas
TUESDAY, MAY 3
Sisters Evangelizadoras EP-Special Intention
Lorenzo Pandes-Deceased
Victoriana Furnoles-Deceased
Atanasio S. Barba-Deceased
Francisca Olosan-Deceased
6:30 AM SUNDAY MASS
Luz Valenzuela-Deceased
Godofredo Salonga-Deceased
Connie Barajas-Deceased/Birthday
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
Isaac Torres-Birthday
Sisters Evangelizadoras EP-Special Intention
Angel Galiana-Deceased/Birthday
8:00 AM SUNDAY MASS
Helen Pytleski-Deceased
Luz Valenzuela-Deceased
Johnny G. Gonzalez (1)-Death Anniversary
Guadalupe & Antonio Miranda-Death
Anniversary
Sisters Evangelizadoras EP-Special Intention
Noel Sapuay (3)-Death Anniversary
Maynard S. Pascual-Birthday
THURSDAY, MAY 5
Richard Tristan-Deceased
Melissa Manzano (50)-Birthday
Angel A. Diaz-Deceased/Birthday
Sisters Evangelizadoras EP-Special Intention
FRIDAY, MAY 6
Cornelio Olaso -Death Anniversary
Artemia Olaso-Birthday
Sister Evangelizadoras EP-Special Intention
Angel Galiana-Death Anniversary
Peter & Anna-Deceased
10:00 AM SUNDAY MASS
Yolanda Morton-Special Intention
Johnny G. Gonzalez (1)-Death Anniversary
Geronimo & Cresenciana Diaz-Death
Anniversary
All Children of the World-Health & Wellbeing
All Souls of Children-Deceased
Henry Navarro-Deceased
Joshua Dayrit-Thanksgiving
SATURDAY, MAY 7
Susan Malbas (1)-Death Anniversary
Timothy Taylor-Deceased
Dr. Rolando Ortiz Velarde-Death Anniversary
Sisters Evangelizadoras EP-Special Intention
Avelino T. Rocha Jr-Deceased
12:00 PM SUNDAY MASS
Johnny G. Gonzalez (1)-Death Anniversary
Antonio Rocha-Deceased
Maria Luz Rocha & Familia-Thanksgiving
Renee Christine Renteria-Deceased
Danny Ruvalcaba-Special Intention
The Madrid Family-Thanksgiving
Ana Lopez-Health & Wellbeing
DEACONS SERVING OUR PARISH
Diáconos sirviendo nuestra parroquia
Dn. Jerome Bettencourt (Kara)
Dn. Johnny Castorena, retired (Eva)
Dn. Vince Kelch (Anne)
Dn. Leo Lacbain (Fe)
Dn. Larry Lopez (Lupe)
Dn. Michael Holguin (Donna)
Dn. Vince Crawford (Marilou)
Dn. Fidel Ramirez (Marilou)
Dn. Dano Ramos (Maria)
Dn. Milt Rosenberg (Jeannie)
Dn. Ray Vazquez (Mona)
5:00 PM SUNDAY MASS
Antonia & Joe Candelaria-Deceased
Regina Mercado Perez-Deceased
Arthur Daniel Quinones -Birthday
7:00 PM SUNDAY MASS
Miguel & Miriam Soto-Cumpleaños
Guadalupe Ortiz-Aniversario Difunto(a)
Karina TaBoada-Intención Especial
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IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SANTA CLARA
Sexto Domingo de Pascua — Mayo 1, 2016
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EL DON DE LA PAZ
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e nos ofrece una visión distinta en la segunda
lectura de hoy, una visión de la
Nueva Jerusalén, “que descendía del cielo, resplandeciente con la
gloria de Dios” (Apocalipsis 21:10). Si
buscamos el significado detrás de la
descripción de la radiante ciudad, vemos que la belleza mayor que se revela es la belleza de una perfecta armonía y orden,
una ciudad fundada en la fe de las doce tribus de
Israel y los doce Apóstoles, alumbrada únicamente
por la gloria de Dios. La primera lectura y el Evangelio también van conectados a esta descripción idealizada de la Nueva Jerusalén. En ambos leemos como
la angustia y los altercados se contrarrestan con el
don de la paz. “Mi paz les doy”, les asegura Jesús a
sus discípulos en la Última Cena (Juan 14:27). De
acuerdo con ese don, los apóstoles y presbíteros, en la
lectura de los Hechos, deciden no alterar la paz de los
nuevos creyentes gentiles. No han de imponerles la
excesiva carga de la circuncisión. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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¿SABÍA USTED?
l estrés puede afectar a su hijo/a. Cada 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.
AID FOR ECUADOR/APOYA ECUADOR
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a Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles y Missionary
Childhood Association dará
inicio a una recaudación de
fondos de DOS SEMANAS para apoyar los esfuerzos en Ecuador desde el
reciente terremoto devastador. Las
donaciones serán igualados dólar por
dólar hasta $100,000! 100% de sus ingresos irán
directamente a este esfuerzo! Las donaciones en línea se pueden hacer en: www.MissionsLA.org/
Aid4Ecuador. Por favor hacer donaciones a la Missionary Childhood Association y el correo antes de Mayo 6 a: Missionary Childhood Association – Ecuador
Emergency Relief Fund Mission office en la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles, 3424 Wilshire Blvd. 3rd Floor,
Los Angeles, CA 90010. ¿Preguntas? Llamar a Denise
Barajas (213) 637-7224.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
ristemente una vez que muchos latinoamericanos llegan a los Estados Unidos
es difícil regresar a sus tierras
de origen, ni siquiera para visitar. Por
esta razón, muchos pueblos latinoamericanos han construido santuarios a
sus vírgenes y santos patrones en tierra estadounidense. De esta manera buscan estar
cerca al suelo que les trajo a luz, que les nutrió con
frutas, verduras, flores, cantos, costumbres y tradiciones. En Miami el pueblo cubano ha construido una
ermita dedicada a la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, cuya capilla del Santísimo fue bendecida en la
fiesta de la Ascensión del Señor. Debajo de su altar
principal se guarda una piedra hecha con tierra de
las distintas provincias de Cuba. Es bello el hecho,
porque de esta manera todo cubano que se acerca
al altar del Señor puede estar cerca de su terruño
aunque sea solo por un momento. Que hay en la tierra que nos llama tanto a nosotros los latinos. Será
que el libro del Génesis tiene razón, Dios forma toda
persona del polvo y el corazón latino anhela la tierra
de la que fue sacado. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copy-
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera Lectura — La cuestión de si los gentiles necesitaban ser circuncidados para salvarse
(Hch 15:1-2, 22-29).
Salmo — Que te alaben, Señor, todos los pueblos.
Aleluya (Salmo 67 [66]).
Segunda lectura — Juan tiene una visión de la ciudad santa, la nueva Jerusalén (Apocalipsis 21:10-14,
22-23) o Apocalipsis 22:12-14, 16-17, 20.
Evangelio —El Espíritu Santo, enviado por el Padre
en nombre de Jesús, nos enseñará todo (Juan 14:2329) o Juan 17:20-26.
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Lunes:
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Hch 16:11-15; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b;
Jn 15:26 — 16:4a
Martes: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Jn 14:6-14
Miércoles:
Hch 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Sal 148:1-2,
11-14; Jn 16:12-15
Jueves: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:1723 o Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lc 24:46-53
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Hch 18:1-8; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 16:16-20
Viernes: Hch 18:9-18; Sal 47 (46):2-7; Jn 16:2023
Sábado: Hch 18:23-28; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 8-10;
Jn 16:23b-28
Domingo: Hch 7:55-60; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 6-7, 9;
Ap 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26
o (para la Ascensión) Hch 1:1-11;
Sal 47 (46):2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17- 23 o
Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lc 24:46-53
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Sexto Domingo de Pascua;
Domingo de Pascua en el calendario ju
—liano
Lunes:
San Atanasio
Martes: Santos Felipe y Santiago, apóstoles
Jueves: La Ascensión del Señor
(a menos que sea transferida al domingo); Yom HaShoa (memorial del holocaus
to); Día Nacional de Oración; Cinco de
Mayo
Viernes: Primer viernes
Sábado: Primer sábado
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