St. Mary of the Assumption Church

St. Mary of the Assumption Church
414 East Church St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 - (www. stmary-sm.org)
Rectory/Business Office
414 E. Church St.
Tel. 922-5826; Fax 922-1986
Email: [email protected]
Parochial Administrator
Rev. Rolando Clarin
Associate Pastor
Rev. Joachim Lepcha
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Msgr. James Colberg
Permanent Deacons
Zenon Nawrocik, Dennis Pearson
Business Manager
Ruth Lundbeck
Office Assistant
Romeo Mabansag Jr.
Parish Financial Liaison
Rosalie Marquez
Safeguard the Children
Ann Mendez/Virginia Domingues
Office of Sacramental Formation
302 S. Miller St.
Tel. 925-2007
Director/Confirmation
Melinda Pursley
First Communion
Gisela Rendon
RCIA Coordinator
Terry Pardo
St. Mary’s School
424 E. Cypress St.
Tel. 925-6713
stmaryschoolsm.com
Principal
Michelle Cox
Pre-School Director
Mary Rowell
Pastor’s Corner
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday– 5:00 p.m., Vigil for Sunday
Sunday – 7:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12 noon (Español)
Weekdays – Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. & 12 noon
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 3:00-4:30pm & 7:30-8:30pm;
Eve of Holy Day & Thursday before First Friday: 4 -5:00pm
I wish to greet all mothers in our parish community a very happy Mother’s Day. Nowadays,
this special day has practically become a world
celebration of the importance of the role of mothers in the family. At this time in our history when the value of family is constantly criticized and systematically undermined, it is now very
crucial to focus on the role of the family in society as the basic
unit of church to ensure that we do not lose sight of what is
essential in life.
BAPTISM
English: every 3rd Saturday; Spanish: every 2nd Saturday
This Week at a Glance
It is also very providential that this weekend we celebrate the
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord into heaven. Jesus went
up to heaven in his resurrected body in the sight of his eleven
apostles 40 days after he was raised from the dead. Traditionally speaking, this feast was celebrated on a Thursday before the
Seventh Sunday of Easter. Here in the Ecclesiastical Province
of California where the Archdiocese of Los Angeles belongs,
we celebrate this feast on the Seventh Sunday of Easter. This is
to ensure that many people would be able to attend the celebration as compared to celebrating it on a Thursday. Celebrating
the feast on a Sunday means it becomes perpetually a holiday
of obligation for all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Monday , May 9th _______________
_
8:00AM
Mass
Church
Funeral Mass (Julian Vega)
Church
9:30AM
Mass
Church
12:00PM
Spanish Prayer Group
Church
6:30PM
Tuesday, May 10th_______________
_______________
8:00AM
Mass
Church
Mass
Church
12:00PM
Live Christ Share Christ
Parish H
7:00PM
Wednesday, May 11th___ ___________________________
8:00AM
Mass
Church
Funeral Mass (Agustin Huitron)
Church
9:30AM
Legion of Mary
Rectory
10:00AM
Mass
Church
12:00PM
SVdP Meeting
Library
7:00PM
Thursday, May 12th________________________________
8:00AM
Mass
Church
Mass
Church
12:00PM
Confession
Church
4:00PM
RCIA Spanish
MusicRm
7:00PM
Friday, May 13th_______________________
________
8:00AM
Mass
Church
School Procession
Church
9:00AM
Mass
Church
12:00PM
Lazaro Choir Practice
MusicRm
7:00PM
Saturday, May 14th______
________
8:00AM
Mass
Church
Ministers for the Sick Meeting
Parish H
10:00AM
First Communion (Spanish)
Church
1:00PM
Confession
Church
3:00PM
5:00PM
Vigil Mass
Church
Confession
Church
7:30PM
Sunday, May 15th _______
________
7:00AM
Mass
Church
Mass
Church
9:30AM
Respect Life
Library
10:30AM
Spanish Mass
Church
12:00PM
Last Sunday we were privileged to have Bishop Thomas Curry
presiding over the confirmation of our youth and some adults in
the RCIA program. I thank God for this momentous event in
the life of our young people who have responded to the call of
God to follow his son Jesus. The sacrament of confirmation
conferred to these young people makes them fully members of
the body of Christ, the Church and are now challenged to walk
with faith in God in the way they conduct their lives as disciples of Jesus.
Last Saturday morning, we also give thanks to God for those
who have received the sacrament of the Eucharist for the first
time. They are those young children who have finished their
catechetical formation under the Office of Sacramental Formation of our parish. I thank the parents and catechists of our
parish for their dedication and commitment to share their faith
in God to our children. This year we have decided to have special celebration of the mass for these children. We started with
the English group last Saturday at 10am and the Spanish group
at 1pm. Next Saturday we will have the last group in Spanish
receiving the Eucharist for the first time.
All these activities in our parish community would not have
been a success without the support and dedication of our parish
staff and the cooperation of the different liturgical ministries.
These people have given their time, talent and treasures to the
church to ensure that we fulfill our mandate to be one, holy and
apostolic. I sincerely thank all of them for their wonderful help.
I hope and pray that we can continue our task of bringing the
Good News to others in the best way possible in this community of faith.
Thank you so much and may God bless us all.
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Mass Intentions
Parish Announcements
MONDAY, May 9th 12:00PM
James Roha †; Wendy Rudd
TUESDAY, May 10th 12:00PM
Weekend of May 1, 2016
James Mole †; Arturo Lopez (sick)
WEDNESDAY, May 11th 12:00PM
Mario Dollete
THURSDAY, May 12th - Sts. Nereus & Achilleus
♦
12:00PM Maria Feliciano
FRIDAY, May 13th -
♦
12:00PM Lourdes & Jesus Isarrara & Family;
Lalaine & Gary Rubiaco;
Lolita & Anselmo Garin
Weekly Target Amount
Above Goal
$ 10,000.00
1,577.50
Readings for the Week
Monday:
5:00PM Liberato Bernaldez, Jr. †
Tuesday:
SUNDAY, May 15th – Pentecost Sunday
12:00PM
$ 4,186.50
$ 7,391.00
$ 11,577.50
Only registered parishioners receive envelopes. Information printed on your envelopes helps track your
donations.
To register, go online or pick up form at the Rectory.
We thank you for your generous support to our parish!
SATURDAY, May 14th - St. Mathias the Apostle
7:00AM
9:30AM
Loose Collection
Envelope Collection
Total
Wednesday:
Marlowe & Cindy Appel - thanksgiving
Armand Cinco - thanksgiving
Isidro & Felicidad Clocar, Sr. †
Guadalupe Cruz-Segovia †
Ermenejilda Ocampo-Estrada †
Jose Luis Aranda †
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Pray for the Sick
Sunday:
Ben Torres, Lee Valencia, Raymunda Cortes,
Pablo Rendon, David Hunsicker, Mary Beth
Reynolds, Leti Gonzales, Sylvia Herrera, Mary
Ann Torres, Rachel Baez, Jack Lawson, Renee
Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab;
Jn 16:29-33
Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21;
Jn 17:1-11a
Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab;
Jn 17:11b-19
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11;
Jn 17:20-26
Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 1920ab; Jn 21:15-19
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:917
Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or
Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35,
27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39
Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34;
1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17;
Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26
Castro
WEEKLY & MONTHLY PARISH ACTIVITIES
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Sundays, 2:00pm to
9:00pm; Monday through Friday, 5:00am - 9:00pm
and Saturdays, 5:00am - 9:00am.
Recitation of Rosary for Vocations – Sunday at 9:00a.m.
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesday,
Rosary at 6:00p.m. / Novena at 6:30p.m.
First Friday Holy Hour of the Divine Mercy: 7:00p.m.
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Last Friday Novena to Santo Niño: 6:00p.m.
Respect Life Committee Is Human Life Sacred?
The sanctity of human life is the foundation of the
Christian religion. It is sacred because when God
made the universe, He first made the inanimate world
of sun, moon & stars; then the non-rational world of plants and animals. Finally, He made man ~ in His own likeness.
Every time a human being is conceived, God directly and immediately creates a human soul ~ only God can create the soul which is to
animate the body and make it a human person.
Human life is sacred because we are free to choose to love & serve
God. Human life is sacred because God became man in order to redeem us from sin. Human life is sacred because at Baptism we receive a share in God’s own life. Human life is sacred because, by the
grace of God, we can understand this by faith.
Because human life is sacred, it belongs to God. Abortion thus
becomes not only an offense against human dignity, but a crime
against the Divinity.
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Until all are welcomed in life and protected in law.
Join us in the Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy & song.
Many voices will end abortion & euthanasia.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL
YEAR
Can your child pray and talk about God at school?
Is your child getting the best academic program to help
him or her grow?
Is school a safe community that feels like family?
Our school office is open from 7am - 3:30pm daily.
Call 925-6713 for more information or to schedule a tour or to discuss financial assistance.
May Procession and Crowning
All are welcome to join St. Mary’s School for our annual
May Procession and Crowning, which begins outside at
10:00 am on Friday, May 13th. We will honor the many
names and titles of Mother Mary.
Car Show Wrap-up
The 1st annual St. Mary’s School Car Show was a big
success! Thanks to all who brought their cars, came to
visit, and ate tri-tip sandwiches. We hoped for at least
50 cars but closed with 116! See the school’s Facebook
page for lots of great photos from last weekend.
1) Near Planned Parenthood – Pro-Life counseling & prayer 5
days a week, call Max at 349-0083 for schedule.
2) St Mary’s Church – Holy Hour - Saturday, 6:15 pm
3) St Mary’s Church – Mass @ noon, 1st Friday of each month
4) Parish Library – Respect Life Committee meeting –
2nd & 4th Sunday @ 10:30 am
Congratulations, First Communicants!
St. Mary’s School congratulates all of the children who
received their First Holy Communion on Saturday. Our
community will continue to pray for you.
DidYouKnow
Know the signs of human trafficking
Publication date: 5/9/2016
Human trafficking claims many young victims every year, and
often, we see these victims in our daily lives. It is important to
recognize the signs of abuse and to know how to interact with
possible victims. The best way to start a tough conversation
with teens who may be at risk is simply to talk to them—ask
what’s going on in their lives, and if they are okay. Signs of
abuse include suspicious or inexplicable injuries, avoidance, or
reliance on an older “friend.” For more information please
visit http://www.missingkids.org/1in5.
2016-2017 Registration:
Sunday, June 5th
9:00AM-12:00PM
Parish Hall
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Conozca las señales del tráfico humano El tráfico humano
reclama cada año a muchas víctimas jóvenes, y muchas veces
vemos a estas víctimas en nuestra vida diaria. Es importante
reconocer las señales de abuso y saber cómo interactuar con
posibles víctimas. La mejor forma de
comenzar una difícil conversación con
adolescentes que pueden estar en riesgo
es simplemente hablando con ellos,
preguntándoles qué está pasando en sus
vidas y si ellos están bien. Señales de
abuso incluyen heridas sospechosas e
inexplicables, evasión, o dependencia en
un/a “amigo/a” mayor.
Requirements:
First Holy Communion
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Baptism Certificate
Being in 1st grade or higher as of August 2016
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$60 per year
Confirmation
Baptism and Communion certificate
Being in 9th thru 11th grade as of August 2016
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$200 per year
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We will no register any one without their proper certificates.
Note - Space is limited. Registered parishioners and those
who live within our boundaries will be given priority.
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Ministries and Organizations
LEGION OF MARY
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
St. Mary of the Assumption Conference
Sixth Sunday of Easter
In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us: “Peace I
leave with you; my peace I give to you. ”By
your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul you also say to those who are poor:
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to
you.”
Have you considered answering the call to “help the poor
recognize the Lord in their life” by joining the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul?
Are you being called to serve others specially the poor?
We are looking for members.
COME & SEE! We pray, share our faith & serve others.
Please contact the Rectory at (805) 922 – 5826 Ext.16.
* No work of charity is foreign to the society *
Everyone is invited to join us every Wednesday
at 10 a.m. in the Rectory to pray and work for our
Blessed Mother. The Legion of Mary promotes
the Rosary for vocations after the 12 pm Mass on
Wednesdays.
Silent Retreat Invitation
Mark your summer calendar for a riveting retreat experience
with Dominican retreat master Fr. Serge Propst, O.P. from St.
Albert’s Priory in Oakland! Come to beautiful St. Clare’s Retreat Center in Soquel (majestic Santa Cruz Mountains) for a
silent retreat weekend on either July 15-17 or July 22-24 as Fr.
Serge teaches and explores the exciting theme of...
“The Christian Toolbox: 5 Essential Virtues for Holiness”
Enjoy this rich spiritual food for the soul deepening your interior life with Christ in this Jubilee Year of Mercy in addition to
delicious meals by Chef Sondra.
Contact person: Donna Marie Snead at 805.439.1985
Retreat Donation: $150
MINISTERS FOR THE SICK MEETING
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Fr. Joachim Lepcha is inviting all Ministers for the Sick
(English) to a meeting on May 14th, 2016, 10:00am to
12:00pm in the Parish Hall
Contact Person: Julia Hopkins 922-2566
Jesus “raised his hands and blessed them”. Jesus prayed for
his disciples and us to know and believe the good news of the
Gospel! Open your heart and allow God’s love to transform all
areas of your live including your marriage. The next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekends are June 25-26 at St. Jude Parish in Westlake Village and July 30-31 at St. Rose of Lima in
Simi Vallley. Contact Jeanine and Russ Walker at 805-6484244 or go online at www.twocanlove.org. We help make good
marriages better.
May 2016 Altar Servers Schedule
Saturday
5:00pm
Sunday
7:00am
Important:
Check days & dates carefully. You are responsible
to ensure you serve the
Masses you are scheduled
for.
Sunday
9:30am
Altar Server Coordinator:
Dn. Dennis K. Pearson
(347-8407)
Mon-Fri,
Noon
7-May
14-May
21-May
28-May
Madeline Skou
Madeline Skou
Chris Chavez
Lizeth Guzman
AnneMarie Skou
AnneMarie Skou
Matt Chavez
Sara Swenson
Gloria Skou
Jazlyn Figueroa
Steve Curiel
Jazlyn Figueroa
1-May
8-May
15-May
22-May
29-May
Luc Licoscos
Luc Licoscos
Luc Licoscos
Luc Licoscos
Katy Rucker
C. Licoscos
C. Licoscos
C. Licoscos
C. Licoscos
Michael Rucker
Helena Rimes
Helena Rimes
Lizeth Guzman
Helena Rimes
Helena Rimes
Crystal Cabanas
Jace Reiss
Naijan Sanchez
Czarlyn Camba
Cyril Cabanas
Jet Reiss
Alowi Sanchez
Maria Dumadara
Aidan Lange
M. Thompson
Nat Sanchez
Joan Mabansag
Briana Munoz
Chanel Corpuz
Chanel Corpuz
Special Mass &
Procession Corpus
Christi
School/Adult Volunteers
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Mensaje del Pastor
8 de Mayo del 2016
Noticias del Programa de
¡FELIZ DÍA DE LAS MADRES!
Quiero saludar a todas las madres en nuestra
comunidad parroquial. Hoy en día, este día especial, prácticamente se ha convertido en una
celebración mundial de la importancia del papel
de la madre en la familia. En este momento de
nuestra historia que el valor de la familia está
constantemente criticada y sistemáticamente socavada, ahora es
muy crucial para centrarse en el papel de la familia en la sociedad como la unidad básica de la iglesia para asegurar que no se
pierde de vista lo que es esencial en la vida.
También es muy providencial que este fin de semana se celebra
la Solemnidad de la Ascensión del Señor a los cielos. Jesús
subió al cielo en su cuerpo resucitado a la vista de sus once
apóstoles 40 días después de resurrección. Tradicionalmente,
esta fiesta se celebró en un jueves antes de el Séptimo Domingo
de Pascua. Aquí, en la Provincia Eclesiástica de California,
donde la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles pertenece, se celebra
esta fiesta en el Séptimo Domingo de Pascua. Esto es para asegurar que muchas personas serían capaces de asistir a la celebración, en comparación con la celebración en un jueves. Celebrando la fiesta en domingo significa que se vuelve perpetuamente una fiesta de precepto para todos los católicos en la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles.
El domingo pasado tuvimos el privilegio de tener al Obispo
Thomas Curry preside la confirmación de nuestros jóvenes y
algunos adultos en el programa de RICA. Doy gracias a Dios
por este acontecimiento trascendental en la vida de nuestros
jóvenes que han respondido a la llamada de Dios a seguir a su
hijo Jesús. El Sacramento de la Confirmación confiere a estos
jóvenes los hace completamente miembros del cuerpo de Cristo, la Iglesia y ahora tienen el reto de caminar con fe en Dios en
la forma en que conducen sus vidas como discípulos de Jesús.
El pasado sábado por la mañana, también damos gracias a Dios
por los que han recibido el sacramento de la Eucaristía por primera vez. Son esos niños pequeños que han terminado su formación Catequética bajo la Oficina de Formación Sacramental
de nuestra parroquia. Doy las gracias a los padres y catequistas
de nuestra parroquia por su dedicación y compromiso de compartir su fe en Dios a nuestros hijos. Este año hemos decidido
tener una celebración especial de la misa para estos niños. Empezamos con el grupo de Inglés el pasado sábado a las 10am y
el grupo español a la 1pm. El próximo sábado tendremos el
último grupo en español recibir la Eucaristía por primera vez.
Todas estas actividades en nuestra comunidad parroquial no
habrían sido un éxito sin el apoyo y dedicación de nuestro parish staff y la cooperación de los diferentes ministerios litúrgicos. Estas personas han dado su tiempo, talento y tesoros a la
iglesia para asegurar que cumplimos con nuestro mandato de
ser una, santa, católica y apostólica. Agradezco sinceramente a
todos ellos por su maravillosa ayuda. Espero y rezo para que
podamos continuar nuestra tarea de llevar la Buena Nueva a los
demás de la mejor manera posible en esta comunidad de fe.
¡Muchas gracias y que Dios nos bendiga a todos! ¡ FELIZ DIA
DE LAS MADRE!
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Inscripciones para 2016-2017:
Domingo, 5 de Junio
9:00AM-12:00PM
Salón Parroquial
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Requisitos:
Primera Comunión
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Fe de Bautismo
Estar en el primer grado o adelante en Agosto del 2016
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$60 por el año
(no inscribiremos a nadie sin sus certificados)
Confirmación
Fe de Bautismo y Certificado de Comunión
Estar en el noveno a onceavo grado en Agosto del 2016
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$200 por el año
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Nota-El cupo es limitado. Se le dará prioridad a los feligreses
registrados en la parroquial y personas que viven dentro de sus
linderos.
Kristy Karrel, Karen Karrel, Dave Karrel and Emerenciana
Valencia, Mary Ann Torres, Sylvia Herrera, Leti Gonzalez,
Esther Marruso, Pablo Rendon, Raymunda Cortes
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
Hch 19:1-8; Sal 68 (67):2-3ab, 4-5acd, 67ab;
Jn 16:29-33
Hch 20:17-27; Sal 68 (67):10-11, 20-21;
Jn 17:1-11a
Hch 20:28-38; Sal 68 (67):29-30, 33-36ab;
Jn 17:11b-19
Hch 22:30; 23:6-11; Sal 16 (15):1-2a, 5, 711;
Jn 17:20-26
Hch 25:13b-21; Sal 103 (102):1-2, 11-12,
19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19
Hch 1:15-17, 20-26; Sal 113 (112):1-8;
Jn 15:9-17
Vigilia: Gn 11:1-9 o Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b o
Ez 37:1-14 o Jl 3:1-5; Sal 104 (103):1-2, 24,
35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39
Día: Hch 2:1-11; Sal 104 (103):1, 24, 29-31,
34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 o Rom 8:8-17;
Jn 20:19-23 o Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26