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June 7, 2015
The Catholic Church of Visalia
St. Mary ’s, H oly Fa m ily, St. Thom as t he Apost le & St. Charle s Borrom eo
Catholic Center
PARISH OFFICE
506 N. Garden St.
Visalia, CA 93291
Office Hours/
Horas de Oficina
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Schedule of Masses
Holy Family
St. Mary’s - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
1908 N. Court Street, Visalia, 93291
608 N. Church Street, Visalia, 93291
M - F: (Misa) 8:00 AM
M - S: Mass
Saturday:
Sunday:
Misa 6:00 PM
Mass 10:00 AM
7:00 AM
*All Fridays during the school year (except during Lent)
*9:00 AM & 12:15 PM
Misa 12:00 PM y 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 a.m. - Noon
M - F: Mass
12:15 PM
Saturday: Mass 4:00 PM
Sunday: Mass 7:00, 8:30, 10:30, & 7:00 PM
Misa 1:00 PM
Phone:
559-734-9522
St. Thomas the Apostle
St. Charles Borromeo
6735 Ave. 308, Goshen, 93291
5049 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia, 93277)
Fax:
559-734-3435
M - F: 8:00 AM Servicio de Comunión
Sunday:
Misa - 9:30 AM
Saturday: Mass 5:30 PM
Sunday: Misa 8:00 AM
Mass 10:00 AM
Mass 12:00 PM
Please visit our
website for more
information:
www.tccov.org
Confession Schedule
Wednesday-St. Mary’s 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Friday, -Holy Family
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all visitors, families and friends of our community! We hope
the information in this weeks bulletin is a helpful resource. Please use the registration form on this page if
you are interested in becoming a registered parishioner. Just fill it out and drop it in the collection basket.
It’s that easy! Thank you for choosing to visit The Catholic Church of Visalia.
CONTACT INFORMATION
PRIESTS IN RESIDENCE
Fr. Eric Swearingen, Pastor
Rev. Alex Chavez, Associate Pastor
Rev. Mark Maxon, Associate Pastor
Rev. Victor Hernando, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jose Luis Varo, (In Residence)
Contact number:
The Catholic School of Visalia, George
McCann Memorial
Sheila Rast, Principal
200 E. Race Street, Visalia, 93291
559-732-5831 Phone
559-741-1562 Fax
Website: gmccatholicschool.org
Scrip Office: 732-7419
559-713-6860
Deacons
Rev. Mr. Paul Hernandez
Rev. Mr. Doug Pingel
Rev. Mr. Julian Ponce
Rev. Mr. Ken Ramage
Rev. Mr. James V. Rooney (Retired)
Rev. Mr. Henry Medina
Rev. Mr. Rick Miller,
Chaplain at Kaweah Delta District Hospital
[email protected]
Administrator
Rev. Mr. Henry Medina
Administrative Assistant to the Priests
Ruthanne Parlier, ext.118
Receptionist & Facilities Scheduler
Danny Sarabia , ext. 110
Facilities Manager
Stan Hillan, Sr., ext. 103
Liturgy Coordinator/Schedules
Patty Call, 559-734-9522
Director of Music
Charles Culbreth, 559-734-9522
Please submit bulletin items at TCCOV
Parish Office or by emailing
[email protected]
Sacrament of the Anointing of the
Sick…Every weekend after the
BETHLEHEM CENTER
Benny Rodriguez, Director
1638 N. Dinuba Blvd., Visalia, 93291
Phone: 734-1572
Website: www.bcvisalia.org
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
St. Mary’s (English) & (Español)
Adriana Robles–Noricumbo, CRE (SP)
Edie Loudermilk, Secretary, ext. 120 (EN)
OFFICE: 559-733-3929
FAX: 559-734-3435
(located in the Parish Center)
506 N. Garden Street, Visalia,
M-TH: 10:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Closed Fridays
Holy Family
Irma Gaitan, CRE
Office Locations & Hours
1908 N. Court St., Visalia,
(on the school grounds near Rm. 4)
M-Th 4:00 –7:00 p.m.
Phone: 559-732-9651
St. Thomas The Apostle
Antonio Mendoza - CRE
Office Location (Sunday)
6735 Ave 308, Goshen
Phone: 559-651-1923
Fax: 559-651-2270
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Ruben Cabatic, ext. 117
4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s, the Anointing of the Sick is offered to anyone who is ill, or who is going to
have a medical procedure.
Wedding Rehearsal Coordinators (Independent Contractors approved by TCCOV)
Holy Family Church
St. Mary’s Church
Rosann Porras-559-734-4456
E-mail: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
St. Charles Borromeo
Donna Grist 559-625-3115
Carol Serpa-559-734-0412
REGISTRATION:
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Corpus Christi: June 7, 2015
“This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you” -Exodus 24:3-8
Pastor Reflection
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Today the Church focuses on the Eucharist. Today’s readings
remind us how connected to ancient blood sacrifices we are when
offering our unbloody sacrifice. The reading from Exodus describes a solemn ritual designed so the Israelites would never forget their covenant with God.
THANKYOU!
Sincere thanks to all of those who remembered my
priestly anniversary … for your prayers, cards and gifts.
You are a true blessing.
-Father Eric
The reading from the Letter to the Hebrews turns us from
those ancient animal sacrifices, the first efforts to worship the
living God. Our sacrifice is the body and blood of the Son of God.
Because of Christ we have a new covenant.
The Gospel from Mark retells the establishment of that covenant, the familiar story of the Last Supper. Juxtaposed with the
story of animal sacrifice as it is here, we are challenged to listen
with new attention, to remember the great price paid for our salvation. Jesus gave his body and every drop of his blood for us.
HOW SHALL WE MAKE A RETURN TO THE LORD?
The ancient words of Psalm 116 ring out fresh and new in
today’s responsorial psalm. When the psalmist asks how he or
anyone can make a return to the Lord for all the good that God
has done, he is echoing our prayer of wondrous gratitude. How
can any of us ever make a return to the Lord or repay God in any
way? In this psalm we are told what we are to do: We are to take
up the cup of salvation and “call upon the name of the Lord” (Ps.
116:13).
This primal need to give thanks and make a return to God
prompts the Church to give us this solemnity of the Body and
Blood of Christ, a celebration set apart from Holy Thursday, when,
among other things, we commemorate Jesus Christ’s establishment of the Eucharist. That day, set in the context of the Easter
Triduum, is busy with many symbols and actions. Today we turn
our full attention to the body and blood of Christ, given to us in
the forms of bread and wine.
THE CUP OF SALVATION
Jesus, in Mark’s Gospel, identifies the cup of salvation for us. It
is the cup of his blood, the blood of the covenant. This blood fulfills the old covenant, the one marked by Moses when he sprinkled
the Israelites with the blood of sacrificed animals. Now we take up
the cup of the new covenant, the cup of salvation, and we call
upon the name of the Lord. How can this action make a return to
the Lord? Only this way: In this action we offer to God the only
perfect gift. Alone we are nothing. It is Christ who is the perfect
offering. It is through the total gift of his body and blood that we
have been redeemed.
We are looking forward to a great week of Cathletics! Registration forms are available at the church office or you can download the forms from the parish website, www.tccov.org. The
program will run from July 20-24, 8:30 a.m. until noon each day
and is designed for participants ages 3 years through 6th grade.
Your children will learn more about their Catholic faith through
the daily faith lesson, new and inspiring music, great crafts and
delicious snacks. We are excited about this year’s program
which offers lots of great ways for your children to keep God
and our Church close to their hearts.
They can use lots of help - teens in grades 7-12 and adults are
needed to assist in the program with crafts, snacks, fun &
games, as teachers, aides or wherever needed. Registration will
close on Monday, June 22nd, so don’t wait! If you need more
information, please give a call to Mary at (559)739-7222.
HELP WANTED. George McCann School is looking for a
preschool teacher for the 3-year old Enrichment class for the
upcoming school year, 2015-2016, The hours are 7:30 am-1 pm.
We ask that you have at least 18 CD/ECE units, (including all
core classes) and 2 years experience. Please send your resume to
George McCann Preschool at 200 E. Race St., Visalia CA 93291,
ATTN: Preschool Director
Widows & Widowers
You are invited to lunch every
second Saturday of the
month.
June 13, 11:30 am
Red Lobster
Today’s Readings: Ex 24:3–8; Ps 116:12–13, 15–18; Heb 9:11–15;
Mk 14:12–16, 22–26
To make a reservation, please
call Margaret: 559-372-8958
or Joanne: 559-635-2292.
Save the date for the next
Catholic Church of Visalia Blood
Drive which will be held Sunday,
June 28, 2015 at St. Mary’s Parish Center. Blood donations are
always in short supply during
the summer months, and our
drive helps ensure blood is available for those who need it.
More details will follow.
Upcoming & Ongoing Events
WWW.TCCOV.ORG/EVENTS
THE GOSPELS
THE GOSPELS BIBLE STUDY
continues during the Summer,
at St Charles every Tuesday
from 7-8:30 PM
We are studying the Gospel of
St Luke. Presently studying
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount
as described in Matthew’s
Gospel. Lots of People for fellowship and great food!
Please come and bring your Bible.
Jerry DeMelo 960-3245 if questions.
ARS Training Sessions
There will be two upcoming training session for new and
current ARS members serving on the St Mary’s cleaning calendar. Adult parishioner wishing to learn more about this service
are welcome to join us. Please meet inside St Mary’s Church
either Friday, June 5 after the 12:15pm Mass or Wednesday,
June 17 at 6pm; arriving a few minutes early to sign in and fill
out forms. Contact Shirley (805-4092) if you have any question.
Watch the bulletin in the upcoming weeks for gatherings at
Holy Family, St. Thomas, and St Charles, as help is needed with
starting regular weekly cleaning of the sacristy and altar areas
of these churches, beyond what our ministry can do. Membership to ARS is not required. Individuals, teams from other ministries, confirmation candidates needing volunteer hours, and
teams of families are all welcome to serve. Training and supplies will be provided.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The Alumni Committee from The Catholic School of Visalia, George
McCann Memorial Campus is in the process of updating our data base
with correct address and phone numbers of our alumni. If you are a
family that is able to help us, that would be appreciated. Current information is needed for any parent or alumni of GMC.
Please submit the following information to the address provided below:
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Family Name
Student/Students Names
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Address , City, State
Phone Number(s)
Graduation Year
Completed information may be put in the collection basket next week or
dropped to the school office at 200 E. Race St., Visalia CA 93291, Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.
Thank you so much for your help!
Weekly Collection
Your continued generosity in the weekly collections is
greatly appreciated. The collection amount for the week
ending, May 24, 2015:
SM
HF
SC
ST
Actual Collection Amount: $16,827.61
Actual Collection Amount: $4,733.84
Actual Collection Amount: $8,893.88
Actual Collection Amount: $577.31
Family Life Workshop June 18
Family Life Ministry is at the heart of this September’s World
Meeting of Families in Philadelphia and of this October’s Synod
on the Family in Rome. Over the next several years, the Diocese
of Fresno is launching a variety of workshops dedicated to enriching marriage & family life. This first English-speaking seminar will explore an overview of scientifically advanced NFP
methods and an exploration of Church teaching on family planning that affirms marriage & family and strengthens society.
This two-hour workshop, entitled Women’s Health Care, will be
offered on June 18 in Clovis, and August 15 in Merced. Registration is now open. Please check with your parish for a flyer
and registration form. Contact Sr. Joanne at 559.488-7474 ext.
106 or [email protected]; for more information
and Edith Maldonado ([email protected]; 559.4887474 ext. 103) to register by phone.
Priests’ Retirement Fund Collection
Father’s Day Weekend
Once a year, we are asked to remember the retired priests who
have served faithfully for many long years in the 90 parishes in
our diocese. The annual cost of retirement continues to grow,
as our compensation to the retired priests becomes more and
more realistic. We presently have 27 retired priests who have
served the parishes of the Diocese of Fresno. There will be a
second collection at all weekend Masses on June 20th & 21st to
support the retired priests of our diocese. Please be generous
with a Father’s Day Retirement donation and remember them in
your daily prayers!
THANK YOU!
The TCCOV Pro-Life Ministry would like to say "Thank You" to our
Priests, other ministries, communities, and all others who attended the
2nd Annual Pro-Life Dinner for your support of our Pro-Life Ministry.
"Thank You" also to those who donated the Dinner's Door Prizes. All of
this participation made the Dinner a huge success. Please Pray for the
Unborn at one of our Pro-Life Rosaries. We pray the Pro-Life Rosary on
the 2nd Thursday of the month after the 12:15PM Mass @ St. Mary's and
on the 3rd Monday of the month @ 6:15PM in Rm. 4 @ St. Mary's Parish
Center.
Attention Parishioners
Daily Mass at St. Mary’s on Fridays reverts
back to 7:00 a.m. beginning June 5th.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE Continued
“When families bring children into the world,
train them in faith and sound values, and teach
them to contribute to society, they become a
blessing in our world,” Pope Francis has said.
Throughout our history, our nation has stood by
the fundamental right of parents to raise their
children according to their own beliefs – a right
upheld by numerous U.S. Supreme Court cases.
“It is cardinal with us that the custody, care and
nurture of the child reside first in the parents,”
the high court stated in Prince v. Commonwealth
of Massachusetts (1944). Therefore, it said, Court
decisions “have respected the private realm of
family life which the state cannot enter.” In
Troxel v. Granville (2000), the justices wrote, “The
interest of parents in the care, custody, and
control of their children is perhaps the oldest of
the fundamental liberty interests recognized by
this Court.”
Parental rights, however, though fundamental,
are not absolute. They have limits, as also articulated by the courts.
“Neither rights of religion nor rights of
parenthood are beyond limitation,” the Prince
ruling stated. Parental rights can be restrained to
protect a child. The state, it said, may restrict
parents’ control by requiring school attendance,
regulating or prohibiting child labor and in many
other ways.
California law also states that “a parent's fundamental right” to raise his or her children as the
parent sees fit, “while compelling, is not absolute.” The state has legitimately assumed authority over parents in protecting children from child
abuse and neglect and in deciding custody issues. In addition, the legal doctrine of “in loco
parentis,” a Latin term meaning “in the place of a
parent,” and rooted in English common law,
refers to the legal responsibility of a person or
organization to perform some of the functions or
responsibilities of a parent. Under this concept, a
non-biological parent, such as a legal guardian,
can be given the legal rights and responsibilities
of the parent, under certain conditions. Similarly,
courts have upheld the right of schools, under
this doctrine, to restrain and discipline students,
as well as the duty of school officials to protect
students from harm. But at what point does the
state interest outweigh the parental right? And
how far can government go in infringing on a
fundamental freedom?
In order to be constitutional, any law intruding
on a
fun-
damental liberty must meet a “compelling interest,” and must be “narrowly tailored,” using the
“least restrictive” means possible, according to
various high court rulings. The question of how
much power the state can use in restricting parental rights is currently the subject of a major
debate in California. Proposed legislation, SB 277
(Pan, D- Sacramento and Allen, D-Santa Monica),
would remove the personal belief exemption
from the vaccination requirement for children in
public and private schools and certain other
facilities, except for those with a medical exemption. The law would not apply to students in
home schooling or independent study.
The Supreme Court has upheld the right of states
to implement reasonable regulations to control
communicable diseases. The question about SB
277 is whether banning the freedom of parents
to opt out based on their personal beliefs is
“reasonable.” Some considerations based on
principles under prior court rulings include: Is
there a demonstrated need that warrants this
particular form of government intrusion on parental rights? Whatever conclusion is reached on
SB 277 there is no doubt that there has been a
troubling erosion of parental rights in California
in ways that many believe do not protect, but
often harm, children:
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A girl under age 18 cannot get a cavity
filled or an aspirin from a school nurse
without a parent’s approval, but a doctor
can perform an abortion on a young girl
without informing a parent.
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Children as young as 12 in California can
obtain an HPV vaccine for sexually transmitted diseases without parental permission, under a 2011 law.
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Parents cannot access the records of teenagers who had an abortion, or are receiving
contraceptive services, HIV/AIDS services or
treatment for communicable diseases
without the minor’s consent.
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Another 2012 law banned licensed therapists from providing therapy for children
with same-sex attraction or gender confusion that does not affirm the behavior, even
if agreed to by parents and family.
- See more at: http://www.cacatholic.org/policies
-issues/marriage-and-family-life/primer-parental
-rights-California#sthash.PjDvd8QN.dpuf
From time to time ARS’s (by a) “Wing and Prayer” group meets to help with miscellaneous tasks for our ministry and church. We always schedule the time during the day
and tasks are not physically demanding. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the
house, meet with others, and be of service to our church. Join us for our next gathering
on June 9th at 10 am in room 1 of the Parish Center. All parishioners are welcome. Parents and grandparents, helping their families during the summer months, can
even bring their school-aged children with them. Coffee and refreshments will be
provided.
Register for
Religious Formation
The Religious Formation Staff here at the Catholic
Church of Visalia is anxious to begin planning for
our new school year of Religious Formation.
Please note that all new students must have a
copy of their baptism certificate. High school students registering for the confirmation program
must also have a copy of their first communion
certificates.
Registration for all continuing and new Religious
Formation Students will be as follows:
All registrations begin June 1st
ST. MARY’S
Registration will take place in the Religious
Formation Office.
Mondays - Thursdays: 10:30am-5:30pm
ST. MARY’S SPANISH
Registration will take place in the Religious
Formation Office.
Mondays and Thursdays: 4pm-6pm
HOLY FAMILY:
Registration will take place in the Holy Family Religious Formation Office
Mondays-Thursdays: 3pm-7pm
ST. THOMAS:
Registration will take place in St Thomas Religious
Formation Office
Tuesdays: 7pm – 9pm
Sundays: 12pm – 2pm
Registration Fees are as follows:
$35 / 1 child
$45 / 2 children
$55 / 3 children
$65 / 4 children
If you have any questions please call 734-9522
ext. 120
Thank you for continuing to give your children the
gift of faith. We look forward to a year of growing in our faith together!
Upcoming & Ongoing Events
OUR BELOVED DEPARTED
In the kindness of your prayers,
please remember our most recently
deceased:
ISABEL CRUZ
mother of Bernice & Alicia Cruz
RACHEL CARLOS
sister of Daniel Carlos
aunt of Isaiah Carlos
LUIS RIVERA GUTIERREZ
husband of Ramona Gutierrez
ARMAND MELLO
cousin of Linda Silveira
RICHARD DODSON
TCCOV parishioner
JOHN CANO
father of Camella Herrera
The Diocesan youth retreat center, Santa Teresita
Youth Conference Center, invites all young people, ages 1219, to the first STYCC Catholic Youth Music Camp to take
place in Three Rivers on July 20 – July 23, 2015. The purpose
of this camp is to foster the growth of young music ministers. Space is still available so register soon! Have questions? Need more information? Contact Vince Olea at
[email protected], call (559) 561-1038, or visit the
STYCC website www.StTeresitaYCC.org.
CONGRATULATIONS, FR. JORGE ROBLES!
With praise and thanksgiving to God, Bishop
Armando X. Ochoa ordained Jorge Robles to
the priesthood this past Saturday, May 30, in
St. John’s Cathedral. Our diocese is blessed
to welcome Fr. Robles whose first assignment is to St. Anne / Holy Cross in Porterville.
Please keep Fr. Robles and all our priests and
seminarians in your prayers and remember
to pray daily for vocations to the priesthood,
especially here in our diocese.
CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS
HOST DALE AHLQUIST JUNE 11
The Catholic Professionals & Business Club
will have its next meeting on Thursday, June
11th. The group meets on the 2nd Thursday
of each month, (with the exception of January, July and August) from 7-8:30 am at the
Visalia Holiday Inn. For questions, more
information or reservations, please call Eileen
Daly at 559-805-7008, or register on line at cpbc-tularekings.org.
Breakfast is $20 for non-members and $15 for members.
The speaker is Dale Ahlquist, one of the most respected G.K. Chesterton scholars in the world. Dale is President of the American Chesterton Society, and publisher of its flagship publication, GILBERT.
Dale is also the creator and host of the popular EWTN series The
Apostle of Common Sense, and he is the author of three books on
Chesterton including G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common
Sense, Common Sense 101: Lessons from G.K. Chesterton, and The
Complete Thinker. His books deliver Chestertonian perspectives on
such topics as faith, education, love, and marriage, and unpack the
SANCTUARY FLOWER DEDICATIONS
ST. MARY’S
 The arrangement at the
north side of the sanctuary
is in loving memory of
MARGUERITE ESSWEIN on what would
have been her birthday,
June 6th, the gift of Joanne
& Pat Wilson.
 The arrangement at the
south side of the sanctuary
is in celebration of the
40th wedding anniversary
of NORMAN & KAREN
DONOHUE, June7th.
 The additional floral arrangements are the kind gift
of JOEL MARTINEZ and
ANN- MARIE TORRES
who celebrated the sacrament of matrimony in St.
Mary’s Church on June
6th.
wisdom of Chesterton to explain why modern man has lost his ability
to think clearly. He has also edited eight books of Chesterton's writings.
An internationally renowned speaker, Dale Ahlquist has given more
than 600 lectures at men's conferences, diocesan events, and prestigious institutions including Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Notre Dame, Oxford, the Vatican Forum in Rome, and the House of Lords in London.
Dale has been interviewed by the New York Times, First Things,
Catholic News Agency, Catholic Herald (U.K.), BBC News and BBC
Radio, Zenit, Breitbart, The Independent (U.K.), Ignatius Insight, Catholic Answers Live!, Relevant Radio, Catholic World Report, and EWTN
Radio.
Dale is also the co-founder of Chesterton Academy, a new high
school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which has been rated one of the
"Top 50 Catholic Schools" in the nation by the Cardinal Newman
Society. His pioneering work in classical, integrated education has
helped develop a curriculum that is capturing the minds of parents
across the country.
Please join us on Thursday, June 11th, 2015. Everyone is welcome.
Bienvenida
QUEREMOS dar una cálida bienvenida a todas las familias, amigos y visitantes de nuestra comunidad! Esperamos que la información contenida en este boletín semanal sea un recurso útil. Si usted no esta registrado. Por favor, llene el formulario de inscripción
en la primera página y deposítelo en la canasta de la colecta y sea miembro de nuestra Comunidad. Es así de fácil! Gracias por
elegir ser parte de nuestra Comunidad y por visitar la Iglesia Católica de Visalia.
Corpus Christi: 07 de Junio de 2015
“El Señor hace una alianza con su pueblo y la sella con sangre” -Exodo 24:3-8
¿Está ssiendollamado?
Pastor Reflexión
El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo
Las antiguas palabras del Salmo 116 resuenan
frescas y nuevas en el salmo responsorial de hoy. Cuando el
salmista pregunta como él o alguien puede pagarle a Dios
por todo el bien que Dios le ha hecho, está haciendo eco a
nuestra oración de maravillada gratitud. ¿Cómo puede
alguno de nosotros recompensar o pagarle a Dios? En este
salmo, el salmista nos dice lo que debemos hacer: Levantaré
el cáliz de salvación e “invocaré el nombre del Señor” (Salmo
116:13).
Esta necesidad primordial de dar gracias y pagarle a
Dios motiva a la Iglesia a darnos esta solemnidad del Cuerpo
y la Sangre de Cristo, una celebración separada del Jueves
Santo cuando, entre otras cosas, conmemoramos el
establecimiento de la Eucaristía. Ese día, situado en el
contexto del triduo de Pascua, está ocupado por muchos
símbolos y acciones. Hoy, damos toda nuestra atención al
Cuerpo y a la Sangre de Cristo, entregados a nosotros en
forma de pan y vino.
LA COPA DE SALVACIÓN
En el Evangelio de Marcos, Jesús identifica para
nosotros la copa de salvación. Es la copa de su sangre, la
sangre de la alianza. Esta sangre cumple la antigua alianza,
aquella que fue marcada por Moisés cuando salpicó a los
israelitas con la sangre de los animales sacrificados. Ahora
alzamos la copa de la nueva alianza, la copa de salvación e
invocamos el nombre del Señor. ¿Cómo puede esta acción ser
un pago al Señor? Sólo de esta manera: en esta acción
ofrecemos a Dios el único regalo perfecto. Solos, somos nada.
Cristo es la ofrenda perfecta. Es mediante el regalo total de su
cuerpo y sangre que somos redimidos.
Lecturas de hoy: Ex 24:3–8; Sal 116:12–13, 15–18; Heb
9:11–15; Mc 14:12–16, 22–26
¿Estás siendo llamado a dar de su tiempo y talento para
servir a los demás? La Iglesia Católica de Visalia está
buscando voluntarios adultos para ayudar en las misas
funerarias.
Se necesitan hombres y mujeres para ayudar a servir en el
altar o para proclamar la Palabra de Dios.
Usted puede servir tan a menudo como quiera.
No se necesita experiencia y nos encantaría enseñarle.
Para más información, por favor
Comuníquese con Patty Call al 734-9522
ELENCUENTRO
MATRIMONIAL
MUNDIAL
El Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial, tendra un Fin de
Semana, el proximo mes de Junio 19, 20 y 21 del
2015, Si le interesa puede contactarnos, Ampelio y
Delia Gutierrez 358-5677.
RETROUVAILLE
Tensión en su matrimonio?Retrouvaille en un programa para parejas
casadas que se sienten aburridos,
desilusionados, frustrados, o enojados en
su matrimonio. Algunos experimentan
frialdad. Otros experimentan conflictos en
su relación. La mayoría no saben cómo
cambiar la situación o incluso como
comunicárselo a su esposo(a).
Este programa ha ayudado a miles de
parejas experimentando dificultades en
sus matrimonios. Para información
confidencial acerca del programa o
registrarse para el siguiente Fin De
Semana, por favor llame al (559) 935-
Guardar la fecha de la
próxima Campaña de
Donación de sangre
que se celebrará el
domingo, 28 de junio
de 2015 en la Iglesia
Católica de Visalia en
Santa María del centro parroquial.
Se proporcionarán
más detalles.s
Upcoming & Ongoing Events
Prayer & Life
Workshop: Aug. 12-13
¡Guarden la fecha! El Prayer and Life
Workshop (en inglés) va a comenzar el
miércoles, 12 de agosto de 9am-11am
en el Centro Serra detrás de Sta. María
y el Taller de Oración y Vida (en español) va a comenzar el jueves, 13 de
agosto de 9am-11am en el Centro
Serra. Crezca en su relación personal
con Dios con escritura, varios métodos
de oración y música. ¿Está interesado
en un taller en español en la noche?
Contacte a Charlotte/Carlota para más
información. (559-799-3048)
Taller Diocesano de Comunicación Familiar
La Diócesis de Fresno / Ministerio de Vida y
Familia te invita al primer Taller Diocesano de
Comunicación Familiar el Sábado, 27 de Junio
y el Domingo, 28 de Junio, 2015, de 9am a
3pm ambos días, en la Parroquia de Santa
Brigida en Hanford. La Inscripción es de $25.00
por persona. Haga su cheque o Money Order
pagadero a la Diócesis de Fresno. Atención: Sr.
Joanne Bauer, CSC, Family Life Ministry, 1550
N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93703. Para obtener
más información comuníquese con Marina A.
Martinez, SFP. 559-737-3596; email: [email protected] El volante está disponible en
su parroquia o en
www.dioceseoffresno.org/familylife
Escolar de formación religiosa
El personal de formación religiosa aquí en
la Iglesia Católica de Visalia está ansioso
por empezar a planear nuestro nuevo año
escolar de formación religiosa. Tenga en
cuenta que todos los nuevos estudiantes
deben tener una copia de su certificado de
bautismo. Los estudiantes de preparatoria
que van a inscribirse en el programa de
confirmación deben tener también una
copia del certificado de su primera
comunión.
Las inscripciones serán las siguientes para
todos los estudiantes
nuevos y que van a continuar en su
formación religiosa:
Todas las inscripciones comienzan el 1o
de junio
STA. MARÍA en INGLES:
Las inscripciones tendrán lugar en la
oficina de formación religiosa de Sta.
María.
lunes - jueves: 10am-6pm
STA. MARÍA en ESPAÑOL:
Las inscripciones tendrán lugar en la
oficina de formación religiosa de Sta.
María.
lunes y jueves: 4pm-6pm
SAGRADA FAMILIA:
Las inscripciones tendrán lugar en la
oficina de formación religiosa de la
Sagrada Familia.
lunes - jueves: 3pm-7pm
STO. TOMÁS:
Las inscripciones tendrán lugar en la
oficina de formación religiosa de Sto.
Tomás.
martes: 7pm-9pm
domingos: 12pm-2pm
Las cuotas de inscripción son las
siguientes:
$35 / 1 niño
$45 / 2 niños
$55 / 3 niños
$65 / 4 niños
Si tienen cualquier pregunta por favor
llame al 734-9522 ext. 120
Masses & Intentions
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, VIGIL FOR FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI
4:00 p.m. JAX by the Filiponis
(SM)
5:30 p.m. DWIGHT F. JORDAN by Evelyn Jordan
(SC)
6:00 p.m. ELIO ROJAS & JORGE ROJAS
by Maribel Rojas
(HF)
SAT., JUNE 13, VIGIL FOR 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
4:00 p.m. RICHARD GRAJEDA by his wife, Mary
(SM)
5:30 p.m. MARIA SERPA by Matthew Lawrence
(SC)
6:00 p.m. FROYLAN VALDOVINOS
departe Froylan y Veronica Valdovinos
(HF)
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI
7:00 a.m. MARGARET MARY MULROONEY
by Tom & Eileen Daly
(SM)
8:00 a.m. JIM KARIS by Juana Karis
(SC)
8:30 a.m. R. ROBERT RELMER by Joe & Maria Souza (SM)
9:30 a.m. INTENTIONS OF ALL PARISHIONERS
(ST)
10:00 a.m. LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF SM ALTAR
& ROSARY SOCIETY
(SC)
10:00 a.m. ROGER H. GARCIA by Roger & Mary Garcia (HF)
10:30 a.m. INTENTIONS OF NORMAN & KAREN DONOHUE 40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
(SM)
12:00 p.m. ROBERT WARD by John Ward
(SC)
12:00 p.m. LIVING, DECEASED & ESP. ILL MEMBERS OF
THE GUADALUPE SOCIETY by Gpe Soc. (HF)
1:00 p.m. POR LA CONVERSIÓN DE MI FAMILIA
(SM)
5:00 p.m. INT. OF JOSE GUADALUPE RAMIREZ & FAM.
by Leticia Ramirez
(HF)
7:00 p.m. UNCLE CARL ROCHA by Ron & Charlotte
Willenborg and Darrell Mitchell
(SM)
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:00 a.m. INT. OF RICK & BERNADETTE MILLER
by Tom & Mary Ann Van Woerkom
(SM)
8:00 a.m. INT. OF DANIEL & ANGELA RAMIREZ
by Rachel Navarrete
(SC)
8:30 a.m. HENRY “SKEETER” LUSK
by Thelma Lusk & family
(SM)
9:30 a.m. MARY GRASSO by Sam & Terry Sciacca
(ST)
10:00 a.m. ROEL REYES by Roland Reyes
(SC)
10:00 a.m. INT. OF MARY GONZALEZ by her family
(HF)
10:30 a.m. DAVID VINCENT PENA by his parents
(SM)
12:00 p.m. INT. OF ALL PRIESTS & DEACONS
by Shirley Mitchell
(SC)
12:00 p.m. RICHARD & DOMINIQUE LOPEZ by their fam. (HF)
1:00 p.m. DAR GRACIAS POR LAS BENDICIONES PARA
LAS ANIMAS DEL PURGATORIO
departe Julia Catarino
(SM)
5:00 p.m. INTENTIONS OF ALL PARSIHIONERS
(HF)
7:00 p.m. ANDRES URRUTIA PIVARAL
by Desiree Dubois Fuentes
(SM)
Monday, June 8, Weekday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m. MYRTLE NUNES by Mick & Mary Ann McPhail (SM)
8:00 a.m. EN HONOR DE SAN ISIDRO Y SAN ANTONIO
a sus Virginia Benavente
(HF)
12:15 p.m. RUDY INIGUEZ by M/M Alberto Orosco
(SM)
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Tuesday, June 9, St. Ephrem
MARIA M. DAGUNO by the Tan family
FRED & ANNIE SCIACCA
by Sam & Terry Sciacca
INTENTIONS OF FLORENCE & LEO SHYP
by Sandra Cook
(SM)
(HF)
(SM)
Wednesday, June 10, Weekday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m. PAOLO, CLARIDAD & ANTONIO DE VERA
by Renato & Engracia Flores
(SM)
8:00 a.m. INTENTIONS OF SCOTT & KATHY WILSON (HF)
12:15 p.m. MICHAEL SOARES by Frank & Joan Bell
(SM)
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Thursday, June 11, St. Barnabas
ALICE MARIE COTTA by Brenda Rose
RACHEL CARLOS by Cynthia Salazar
KELLY SAUCEDO by her family
(SM)
(HF)
(SM)
Friday, June 12, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
7:00 a.m. PHILLIP FOUCHT by his family
(SM)
8:00 a.m. RICK TAUCHER by Peter & Anna Maria Nava (HF)
12:15 p.m. FRANK J. COELHO by Michael & Patricia Cox (SM)
INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLICISM
First Step in Becoming Catholic
Are you unbaptized, and considering being baptized in the Catholic
faith? Have you already been baptized in another church and are now
considering becoming a Catholic? Are you a baptized Catholic who has
never been confirmed?
If your answer to any of these questions is “Yes” and you are at least
18 years old, Introduction to Catholicism might be just what you've been
looking for. It is the initial phase of the RCIA process, and is also call
Inquiry. It includes 9 sessions covering basic Catholic beliefs and practices in an informal setting where questions are welcomed. Our first
session will be Wednesday, May 27th, at 7:00 pm in Room 2 at the Parish Center on Garden Street, between Murray and Race.
If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Ken Ramage - 734
-8303; [email protected], or Jack Martinesen – 303-8706.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2015
We Believe
3
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Liturgy/Sacraments
4
Wednesday, July 08, 2015
Liturgy/Sacraments
5
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Bible/Tradition
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
6
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
Bible/Tradition
Meeting Thursday, June 18th
7
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Saints/Mary/Prayer
8
Wednesday, Sept.02, 2015
Why Do Catholics . . ?
9
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2015
Recap and Q&A
Saturday, June 13, The Immaculate Heart of the BVM /
St. Anthony of Padua
7:00 a.m. RYAN CARPENTER by parents, Mike & Joan (SM)
6- 8 P.M.,
St. Therese of Lisieux Room,
St. Charles
ALL ARE WELCOME!