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25 October 2015
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
I will lead the people to
brooks of water, on a
level road, so that none
shall stumble.
— Jeremiah 31:7-9
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday AM: 6:30, 8:00, 9:45, 11:30
Sunday PM: 1:15 (Español), 5:00 (Teen Mass), 6:30
Pastor
Fr. Patrick Moses
Weekday Mass
Monday – Friday: 6:30, 8:30 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 PM (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena)
(Tagalog Mass every 4th Wednesday of the month)
Saturday: 8:30 AM
Permanent Deacons
José Campos, Del Davis, Steve Germain, Gerald Pyne
Adoration
Weekly: Fridays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monthly: 13th of the month 9:00 AM – 6:00 AM (on the 14th)
Penance
Monday: 6:00 PM (English & Spanish)
Friday: 6:00 PM (English & Spanish)
Saturday: 3:30 PM or by appointment (English & Spanish)
Parochial Vicars
Fr. Martin Nguyen and Fr. Rudy Alumam
School Principal
Monica Hayden
Parish Office Hours
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM* Monday & Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM* Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
*Closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
CLOSED SATURDAY
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sunday
New Hope Crisis Counseling Hotline
Hot Line (24/7) 1-714-NEW-HOPE or 714-639-4673
5201 Evergreen Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630  714-826-0760  www.sticypress.org  [email protected]
25 OCTOBER 2015  30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
I am not sure who asked the question but I believe it was someone
attending our Coming Home Series. The question asked was something
to the effect of: “Why does this parish always speak about a personal
relationship with Jesus? Whatever happened to all the rules and
regulations the Church used to teach?” The short answer is: yes, we have
been very intentional in speaking about a personal relationship with Jesus
Christ, but have no fear – the rules are all still there.
If we do not know our God in a personal way – I'm speaking about
knowing God, not just knowing “about” God, there is a difference – the Ten
Commandments and the teachings of the Church can seem very difficult
and almost impossible. But when we know God, when we know the real
living Jesus, they are no longer rules, regulations, and commandments,
they are a way of being. Living out God’s way of life comes naturally to us.
From a homily given by Pope Francis on September 28, 2013, at the
Casa Santa Marta in Rome:
“Yes, you have to come to know Jesus in the Catechism - but it is
not enough to know Him with the mind: it is a step. However, it is
necessary to get to know Jesus in dialogue with Him, talking with
Him in prayer, kneeling. If you do not pray, if you do not talk with
Jesus, you do not know Him. You know things about Jesus, but
you do not go with that knowledge, which He gives your heart in
prayer. Know Jesus with the mind - the study of the Catechism:
know Jesus with the heart – in prayer, in dialogue with Him. This
helps us a good bit, but it is not enough. There is a third way to
know Jesus: it is by following Him. Go with Him, walk with Him.”
The Holy Father continues:
“One cannot know Jesus without getting oneself involved with
Him, without betting your life [on] Him. When so many people –
including us – pose this question: ‘But, who is He?’, The Word of
God responds, ‘You want to know who He is? Read what the
Church tells you about Him, talk to Him in prayer and walk the
street with him. Thus, will you know who this man is.’ This is the
way! Everyone must make his choice.”
There are many at St. Irenaeus who have a very beautiful and personal
relationship with God. Too many Catholics, however, throughout the
whole Church have a passive relationship with God. They know “about”
God, but have never taken the relationship from the mind to the heart so
as to experience His love, mercy, forgiveness, and healing. It is my
intention that everyone in this parish will have the opportunity to get to
know our Lord in a profound and personal way. It is only then that the
Commandments, the Church’s teaching on life, the saints, the Eucharist,
confession, marriage, etc. begin to make sense. There are many ways in
which someone can come to know Jesus personally. In the next couple of
weeks I will begin to lay out a couple of those ways in which our parish
plans to help those who are seeking a more profound and personal
relationship with Christ and to take that relationship from the mind to the heart.
With my prayers for all of you in Christ,
Fr. Patrick
Parish Office 714-826-0760
Business Administration
Steve Germain, Business Manager
Tony Kulassia, Office Manager
Sherri Nelson, Admin. Secretary
Margie Mendez, Secretary
Lisa Giacomi, Bulletin
Adult Formation
Rebecca Soto, Director
Ministerio Hispano
Sr. Maria Teresa Salceda, Director
Humberto Arreola, Coro Hispano
Health Care Ministry
Sr. Rita O’Connell, Director
Worship
Kimberly Wargo, Director of Music
Stewardship
Carlos Ramirez, Director
Youth Formation 714-826-1140
Ruth Bradley, Director
Elaine Brewster, Secretary
Renee Lloyd, Secretary
Youth Ministry 714-826-0460
Laura Benoit, Director
Denise Gonzales, Secretary
Parish School 714-827-4500
Monica Hayden, Principal
Infant Baptism
It is necessary to attend a
Pre-Baptism Information Evening.
Register in the Parish Office at
least two months prior to the
proposed Baptism date.
Sacraments
To complete sacraments or to
become Catholic, adults contact
the Parish Office; children and
teens contact Youth Formation.
Marriage
Contact the Parish Office.
Six months preparation is required.
Anointing of the Sick
In case of serious illness or surgery,
contact Health Care Ministry.
25 OCTOBER 2015  30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“Then they said among the nations,
‘The LORD has done great things for
them. The LORD has done great
things for us; we are glad indeed.’”
And we respond, “we are filled with
joy." (Psalm 126:1-2)
I have “grown up” listening to this
man preach. As with most things
spiritual, I was introduced to him
many years ago by my wife, Sharon.
Dr. Charles Stanley is a Baptist
minister. Although he does not know
me personally, I consider him a friend.
A reflection of his arrived in my inbox
a couple of days ago and although I
know that it was meant just for me, I
would like to share it with you:
“Our lives are governed by time.
That's why we're surrounded by
clocks and calendars that dictate
our activities. As the minutes tick
by, we wonder where the day
went. When responsibilities and
pressures mount, we complain,
"I just don't have time to get it all
done!" But the reality is that God
has given us enough time to do
exactly what He's planned for our
lives. Perhaps the bigger issue is
whether we are using our time to
do our will or the Lord's.”
Ouch! God’s timing is impeccable!
Dr. Stanley’s reminder arrived while
I was stressing out over the usual
myriad of Monday-morning interruptions that were interfering with my
preparations for the evening’s
planned Finance Council meeting. It
was good for me to get recalibrated.
On the drive home, I could not
help but muse at how easy the day
went and how smoothly the meeting
went. I am also acutely aware of how
much time our fellow parishioners
spend in generous service to us,
especially those that watch over our
finances. Thank you! The LORD has
done does great things for us!
Deacon Steve
PS. This past weekend we collected
$7,811 for the World Missions* and
$27,394 to support our parish. Thank
you!
* Pope John Paul II described World
Mission Sunday as "an important day
in the life of the Church because it
teaches how to give: as an offering
made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and for all the missions of the
world" (see Redemptoris Missio 81).
TODAY
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN COLLECTION: In the years past Respect Life Ministry
used the baby bottle campaign to collect funds for the Diocese’s Pennies From
Heaven Campaign. These funds help clinics, shelters and men, women and
children in crisis. In lieu of the baby bottle campaign, there will be a second
collection at all the Masses for this worthwhile cause. We appreciate your generosity.
MONDAY
MISSION—MAKE THE MOVE TO JESUS: Oct 26, 27 & 28, 7:00 pm in the
Church. Presented by Jared and Mallory Smyth
TUESDAY
MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS: Please join us in praying the rosary every
Tuesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the crying room.
WALKING FOR HEALTH: 9:15 a.m. Meet in front of the Ed Bldg for a 1/2 hour walk.
CAPACITAR: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. in the Education Building.
MISSION—MAKE THE MOVE TO JESUS: Oct 26, 27 & 28, 7:00 pm in the
Church. Presented by Jared and Mallory Smyth
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 7:30 p.m. in classroom #8. For more
information please call Jay Conklin at 714-337-6857.
AL-ANON MEETING: 7:30 p.m. in Room #7. For more info call Betty at 761-4624.
WEDNESDAY
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Join us in the crying room after the
8:30 a.m. mass.
ROSARY FOR HUMAN LIFE, MARRIAGE, AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
each week at 9:45 a.m. (after the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena ) in the
Crying Room.
OUR PARISH "JUNIOR LEGION OF MARY " (AGES 8 TO 14): Meets every
Wednesday from 3:00-3:45 in the Youth Formation workroom. Please call
Brenda Diacajo, the adult president, at 714-828-2516 for further information.
DIVORCE RECOVERY: Journey of Hope is a new program for Catholics
undergoing the pain of separation and divorce. Group meets from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
in the Youth Formation Bldg. conference room to view Journey of Hope videos and
support each other. For more information call Pat Hansmeyer at 714-713-7412.
MISSION—MAKE THE MOVE TO JESUS: Oct 26, 27 & 28, 7:00 pm in the
Church. Presented by Jared and Mallory Smyth
THURSDAY
BIBLE STUDY: Join Deacon Jerry in the Education Building at 9:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m. for our Bible Study. We are studying the Gospel of John.
FRIDAY
LEGION OF MARY: 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Youth Faith Formation office. For more
information please call Grace at 714-742-0960.
TRUNK OR TREAT: 5-8 p.m. in the St. Irenaeus Parking Lot. Join us for an
evening of safe Halloween fun! For a $2 per person donation, bring your families to
trick-or-treat from festively decorated cars and participate in the fun. To sign up to
host a trunk please call 714-315-7612 or email [email protected]. We
hope to see you there!
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS will not be held on this Friday,
October 30 and Friday, November 6. Meetings will resume on November 13.
SATURDAY
FOOD BAGGING: Volunteer help is needed to bag food for H.O.P.E.’s next
distribution day. Meet behind the Education Building at 7:30 a.m.
25 OCTOBER 2015  30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 23 - NOVEMBER 1
40 DAYS FOR LIFE - HELP SAVE LIVES!!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
ALL SOULS DAY MEMORIAL MASS—6:30 PM
Respect Life Ministry will join with our brothers and sisters
from many parishes in Orange County in this life-saving
campaign. 40 Days for Life is a worldwide movement to
protect mothers and babies. During 40 Days for Life,
Respect Life Ministry will meet on the patio on Wednesdays
after the 8:30 AM Mass to carpool to location.
We remember you as we prepare to celebrate All Souls
Day, that special time for remembering all our loved ones
who have died since last November 2, 2014. If you wish to
participate, please contact Betty Borowski at the Parish
Office for further information by Friday, Oct. 30th.
OCTOBER BABY SHOWER
For the mothers and babies at Precious Life Shelter in Los
Alamitos. We invite you to purchase a baby gift and place
it in the playpen by the Holy Family statue. A flyer with
suggested baby items will be next to the playpen. Thank
you for your support.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
FALL LECTOR MEETING
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Church
Please mark your calendars now. For questions, contact
Patti Kirby at 714-739-0463.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (please note date change)
CATHOLIC FAITH CONVERSATION
7:00-9:00 p.m. at Rosemary Schneider’s home,
9991 Madrid Circle, Cypress
Women's weekend: Oct 29 - Nov1, 2015; Feb 4 - 7, 2016;
We are a small group of Catholics who discuss our faith
Apr 28 - May 1, 2016
beliefs... helping us to learn more from each other; helping
Men's weekend: Jan 21 - 24, 2016; Apr 14 - 17, 2016
us to grow closer to God; and share our faith with others
with greater faith and conviction. Everyone contributes (no
matter how small) which becomes a chain reaction, as one
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
person's input draws another on to thought and speech.
SPECIAL PRO-LIFE EVENT
St. Hedwig Church, 11482 Los Alamitos Blvd, Los Alamitos This month’s topic is: How to be a Better Family with info
A Mass for the Unborn will be celebrated with Bishop Kevin from the “Synod on the Family.” The Legion of Mary
Vann at 8:30 AM. After Mass, a conference will take place sponsors and facilitates the meeting. For more information
please call 714-821-4076.
in Quinn Hall. There will be complimentary refreshments.
Conference concludes at Noon. Featured speakers will be
Fr. Chris Heath, Pastor of St. Hedwig, Fr. Sebastian Walshe,
Norbertine priest and frequent guest on “Catholic Answers”
H.O.P.E Toy Drive
and Sylvia Aimerito and Lori Rae Martin, Founders of
Our annual Christmas toy drive, which
collects and distributes new toys to local
“AudioGirl Ministries.
children in need, starts next weekend. Gift
tags can be picked up outside the church
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 (Please note date change)
after Mass during 10/31-11/1 and 11/7-8
MENTAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP
weekends. Purchase an appropriate age
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
toy for your gift tag. These new and
**The date of the Mental Wellness workshop has been
unwrapped toys will be collected outside
changed from October 26th to November 16th to allow our
the church after Mass during 11/14-15 and
11/21-22 weekends. Morning and evening
parishioners to participate in the Advent Mission on
volunteer toy wrappers will be needed
October 26th. Please join us on Monday, Nov. 16th at 7PM
Tuesday,
December 15. Make the H.O.P.E.
in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.**
Toy
Drive part of your family’s
Don’t miss Health Ministry’s workshop, “Mental Wellness..
Saint
Irenaeus
Christmas tradition!
What Should I Know?” presented by Cathy Williamson of
the L.A. County Department of Mental Health. She will
offer much needed information for everyone touched by
mental health issues, those diagnosed as well as family
and friends. Join us as we also learn about the programs
and resources available through the National Alliance on
Mental Illness (NAMI). All are welcome.
CURSILLO
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25 OCTOBER 2015  30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY—Grades 7 & 8
October 27th - HALLOWEEN PARTY! Don’t miss out on
the fun!
Junior High Youth Ministry began last week. Registration
is ongoing. Forms are available on our website at
www.stisticypress.org or in the vestibule of the church.
(High School students are invited to be Peacemaker
Leaders. Call Laura for info.)
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY—Grades 9-12
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE - All high school students are
welcome. October 25th – Safe Environment “To Save a
Life” Movie 6pm – 9pm - This movie satisfies the safe
environment requirement. All high school students should
plan to attend.
November 1 – Saints/Halloween
November 8 - Thankfulness/Potluck
Trunk or Treat – Youth Ministry is selling hot dogs. If
you want to come help prepare and serve, let me know.
[email protected] or 714-826-0460.
REFLECTION
In the Gospel, the blind man asks Jesus to have pity on
him. Jesus is so moved with compassion that he heals
him. The blind man, Bartimaeus, does what St. Paul
asked us to do last week, to show up with bold
confidence before Jesus and ask for what we need. The
sick, the blind, and the lame were outcasts. As outcasts,
their society treated them no differently than ours today
would perceive our worst sins. Would you boldly scream,
“Jesus have pity on me! I lied, stole, and hurt someone?”
Probably not. But, Jesus wants us to yell out his name.
He wants us to trust in our faith. Believe in something
that you cannot see or explain. Believe in something that
stirs your heart.
ACTION
Do something for someone that you pity. This Gospel
is a great way to put into action the Corporal Works of
Mercy. Grab a friend and volunteer to work in a soup
kitchen or a food pantry by giving food out to people
(not just sorting the food in the back).
JOURNALING QUESTIONS
Whom did you pity and why do you pity them? Do you
think others pity you?
If you were in an argument with someone you loved
about your faith, would you fight passionately to prove
your beliefs in God or would you back down? Why or
why not?
God’s Word, Your World! 2015–2016 © 2015 Archdiocese of
Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved.
Orders: 1-800-933-1800. Written by Julie M. Krakora.
Permission to publish granted by the Most Reverend Francis J.
Kane, dd, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago, on October
17, 2014.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY—Pre-school-6th Grade
(and Sacrament Preparation for older students)
REGISTRATION FOR 2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR
(grades 1 through 6 and special sacrament classes) HAS
CLOSED. You may still enroll your children for Home
Study. Come to the office and find out more about this
option or call 714-826-1140.
REGISTRATION FOR PRE-SCHOOL IS STILL OPEN.
OFFICE HOURS: Sunday Morning: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Friday and Saturday
25 OCTOBER 2015  30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
St. Irenaeus Parish School
learning, believing, and serving…together
ST. IRENAEUS GIRLS B VOLLEYBALL TEAM
TAKES 1ST PLACE IN TOURNAMENT
Last week we boasted about our Girls B Volleyball Team
taking 3rd place in the St. Justin Martyr Tournament.
Well, we have to give a shout out this week to our Girls A
Volleyball Team that took 1st place at the St. Justin Martyr
Tournament the following weekend, October 10-11! We
are so proud of all our athletes. A big thank you to Coach
Zapanta, parents, and all of our girls. Go eagles!
CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE 3 WEEKS AWAY!
The St. Irenaeus Parish School 5th Annual Christmas
Boutique is Sunday, November 8th from 9:00am-3:00pm
in the Parish Hall. It’s only a few weeks away and we
have a few more spots available for vendors. If you would
like to participate, applications are available in the back of
the church and in the school office. You can also email
Mrs. Lisa Sambrano at [email protected]
and request one to be emailed to you. The deadline to
sign-up is Thursday, November 5th.
BRAIN POWER MANIA FOR OCTOBER
Please support St. Irenaeus Parish School in the Brain
Power Mania program sponsored by the Buena Park Mall.
Every receipt helps us earn more points towards the
grand prize. We appreciate all the help we’ve received so
far this year.
This month there are lots of great opportunities for points.
 Take your ticket stub from the Krikorian Theatre and
our school will receive an additional 200 points per
ticket.
 Earn 20 points per dollar in October if you shop at Big
Air Trampoline, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Cold Stone
Creamery, Smashburger, Freckled Frog Learning
Center, Geeky Mamas, Wedding Design Center,
Fancy Gifts and More, Sports Treasures, Win, Lose,
or Draw Sportswear. Receipts must be logged by
November 15th for full credit.
 Visit the mall’s Halloween event on Saturday, October
31st between 3pm-5pm and earn 500 points!
25 OCTOBER 2015  30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
25 OCTOBER 2015  30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TO PRAY FOR THE SICK
PARA PEDÍR POR LOS ENFERMOS
Teresa Baldwin  Jennifer Baldwin  Helen Benjamin
Violy Catalasan  Fred Cassera  Alistair Cawley
Leo Charbonneau  Milagros Corpin
Charles D. Favreau  Rommel Flores  Gertrude Garcia
Millie Geibel  Joan Gretz  Lorenzo Griarte
Mary Hall  Sharon Hanson  Carol Huff
Tom Hunter  Steve McCoy  Yolanda Melvin
Michael Moore  Linda Padron  Pete Palacpac
Janna Piilani  Rowena Ramos Prassad
Nick Rabanera  Aaron Reaume  Annette Reitz
Mary Ritenhour  Rose Ritenhour  Chuck Rodriguez
Louie Rodriguez  Geneva Strom  Teiya VanMeter
Lydia Vizcarrondo  Pauline Vonderharr
Khalil Wiseman  William Wyly
Manuel and Julie Cisneros … 52 years
George and Betty Mergl … 60 years
Fred and Dolores Navarro … 50 years
CANDY BUYBACK PROGRAM
If you feel like skipping out on the candy this year and
saving your favorite dentist and orthodontist the trouble,
you can donate your candy to troops overseas! Cypress
Family Dental will be accepting candy bags from trick-ortreating on November 2nd and will give you $1 for every
pound of candy you donate! All candy will be sent to the
American troops in Germany. To participate you must
be between the ages of 2-16. Every child must be
accompanied by an adult and there is a 5lb bag limit per
child participating.
Wedding banns
Just three weeks away!
Tickets are now on sale on the patio
after all weekend masses for H.O.P.E.’s
Annual Benefit Dinner Dance and
Fundraiser themed:
“Get Your Kicks on Route ‘66!“
Tickets are $50 for the 26th Annual Fundraiser and will
include dinner choices of Salmon, Knott’s Fried Chicken,
or Veggie Lasagna, several red and white wine selections,
and dessert choices of Boysenberry Pie or Carrot Cake.
This event takes place on Saturday, November 14, at
6:30 p.m. at the Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel, 7675
Crescent Avenue, Buena Park. Table reservations can be
made for large groups.
Raffle tickets will be offered to win a big screen T.V. or a
GoPro Camera or even a money jar! There will be a silent
auction with beautiful and useful prizes as well as other
raffle ticket opportunities. The evening will be filled with
music, dancing, eating and socializing. Come join in the
fun! Tickets may also be purchased by calling Val Cordova
at 714-826-7513 or Bob Sgobba at 714-994-0743.
U.S. Route 66’s purpose was to link America’s heartland
to its bountiful West Coast, and it is part of our Nation’s
heritage and future. By using this theme we are not only
celebrating Route 66 but hope it lends to helping raise
funds for services we provide for the less fortunate
families in our community during the holiday season and
beyond.
H.O.P.E. Volunteers:
Natassia Marquez and Stephen Abad
Jessica Benoit and Brandon Barents
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
1 NOVEMBER 2015—ALL SAINTS
Rev 7:2-4, 9-14 /1 John 3:1-3 / Matt 5:1-12a; L667
Sharing Questions: The most challenging Beatitude for
me is…The most encouraging Beatitude for me is…
Persons who inspire me to saintly living are…
We are entering into the busy holiday season. We need
your assistance in many areas between now and the end
of the year. Please call the H.O.P.E. office to volunteer
your services.
H.O.P.E. Office hours are 9:00 – 11:00 M-F, or call
714-826-0760.
25 OCTOBER 2015  30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
No estoy seguro quien hizo la pregunta, pero creo que fue una persona que
asiste a nuestra Serie Regreso a Casa. La pregunta era algo en el sentido de:
"¿Por qué esta parroquia siempre habla acerca de una relación personal con
Jesús? ¿Qué pasó con todas las reglas que la Iglesia usaba para enseñar? "La
respuesta corta es: sí, hemos sido muy intencionales en hablar de una relación
personal con Jesucristo, pero no tengan miedo - las reglas están todavía allí.
Si no conocemos a nuestro Dios de una manera personal - Estoy hablando
de conocer a Dios no sólo saber "acerca de" Dios, hay una diferencia - los Diez
Mandamientos y las enseñanzas de la Iglesia pueden parecer muy difíciles y
casi imposibles. Pero cuando conocemos a Dios, el verdadero y vivo Jesús ya
no existen normas, reglamentos y mandamientos, son una forma de ser.
Viviendo en los caminos de Dios es algo natural para nosotros.
De una homilía dada por el Papa Francisco el 28 de septiembre de 2013,
en la Casa Santa Marta en Roma:
"Sí, tienes que conocer a Jesús en el Catecismo - pero no es suficiente
conocerlo con la mente: es un paso. Sin embargo, es necesario llegar a conocer
a Jesús en el diálogo con Él, hablar con Él en la oración, de rodillas. Si no oras,
si no hablas con Jesús, no lo conoces. Tú sabes cosas acerca de Jesús, pero no te
basta ese conocimiento, sino el que Él le da a tu corazón en oración. Conoce a
Jesús con la mente - el estudio del Catecismo: conoce a Jesús con el corazón en la oración, en diálogo con Él. Esto nos ayuda en parte, pero no es suficiente.
Hay una tercera manera de conocer a Jesús: siguiéndolo. Ir con Él, caminar
con Él."
El Santo Padre continúa:
"Uno no puede conocer a Jesús sin que uno mismo se involucre con Él,
sin apostar tu vida [en] El. Cuando tantas personas - incluidos nosotros –
planteamos esta pregunta: "¿Pero, quién es Él?, la Palabra de Dios responde,"
¿Quieres saber quién es Él? Lee lo que la Iglesia te dice acerca de Él, habla con
Él en la oración y camina por la calle con Él. Por lo tanto, vas a saber quién es
este hombre. "¡Este es el camino! Cada uno debe hacer su elección".
Hay muchos en San Ireneo que tienen una relación muy bella y personal
con Dios. Demasiados católicos, sin embargo, alrededor de toda la Iglesia
tienen una relación pasiva con Dios. Ellos saben "acerca de" Dios, pero nunca
han tomado la relación de la mente al corazón a fin de experimentar su amor,
la misericordia, el perdón y la sanación. Es mi intención, que todo el mundo en
esta parroquia tenga la oportunidad de conocer a nuestro Señor de una manera
profunda y personal. Es sólo entonces que los Mandamientos, la enseñanza de
la Iglesia sobre la vida, los santos, la Eucaristía, la confesión, el matrimonio,
etc. comenzarán a tener sentido. Hay muchas maneras en las que alguien
puede llegar a conocer a Jesús personalmente. En el próximo par de semanas
voy a empezar a diseñar un par de esas formas en nuestros planes parroquiales
para ayudar a aquellos que estén buscando una relación más profunda y
personal con Cristo y tomen esa relación de la mente al corazón.
Con mis oraciones en Cristo por todos ustedes,
Padre Patricio
VIAJE MARIANO ESPECIAL A
PORTUGAL Y ESPANA
Abril 24 a Mayo 8 del 2016
(15 dias)
Visitando los Santuarios Marianos
de: Fátima, Lourdes, Monserrat.
Además Santiago de Compostela,
Convento de Santa Teresa
(Avila), La Sagrada Familia
(Barcelona).
Conductores y Guías en Español.
Para más información
comunicarse con
JOSEFINA SAUCEDO
al 714/ 761 - 3092
ESTA SEMANA EN
NUESTRA PARROQUIA
LUNES
ROSARIO POR LA PAZ Y LAS
FAMILIAS a las 6:30 p.m. en la Iglesia
GRUPO DE BIBLIA a las 7:00 p.m.
en el salón #7.
MARTES
Curso de espiritualidad:
“CAMINANDO CON CRISTO” a las
7:00 p.m. en el salón #16.
JUEVES
GRUPO DE ORACION a las 7 p.m.
en el salón #7.
PRACTICA DEL CORO HISPANO a
las 7 p.m. en el salón #12.
VIERNES
JOVENES PARA CRISTO a las 7:00
pm. en el salón # 16
SABADO
CLASES DE CATECISMO para 1ª.
Comunión de 9:30 a 11 a.m.