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5 July
17
May2015
2015
The Ascension of the Lord
Our eyes
are fixed
on the Lord,
pleading for
his mercy.
—Psalm 123
14 June
2015in Ordinary Time
14th
Sunday
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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]
05 JULY 2015  14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
For too many Americans, the Fourth of July is just
another summer holiday, albeit one that usually
features fireworks. For Christians, the issue of patriotism
is always complicated by our citizenship in two realms, one
earthly and one heavenly. The Bible teaches that we have
duties to our earthly nation, including obeying laws, paying
taxes, and honoring our leaders (Romans 13:1-7). At the
same time, we are subjects of the eternal kingdom of Christ.
Jesus said, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s,
and to God the things that are God’s” (Matthew 22:21).
This dual citizenship presents serious complications when
the civil and the divine authorities strongly conflict. This
was the situation the early believers faced in Jerusalem,
resulting in their persecution. Peter told the Jewish leaders,
“We must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29), and for
his disobedience he was beaten and later threatened with
execution (Acts 5:40; 12:1-6).
While our “two kingdoms” citizenship always warrants
biblical reflection, the situation facing Christians in America
today demands special wisdom and grace. Throughout our
lifetime, there have been two competing Americas, one
theistic and the other atheistic; one which more or less
respects our Christian heritage and upholds general biblical
values, and one which aggressively opposes biblical morality
and a godly outlook on life.
As we reflect on the what is means to be free this fourth of
July, may we all give thanks to God that we can live in a
country that is free and that we all have been given freedom
as well in Jesus Christ. Happy Fourth of July!
With my prayers 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.
05 JULY 2015  14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“Jesus said to them, 'A prophet is not
without honor except in his native
place and among his own kin and in
his own house.' ... He was amazed at
their lack of faith."
(Mark 6:4, 6)
Some might call it a "chance"
encounter - our paths intersected in
the middle of the school parking lot.
One day earlier she had asked me to
"hold her accountable" for what she
was going to do following the homily
that she had just heard. I wrote myself
a note on a "yellow sticky" praying
that I would not forget... .
From the Catholic Dictionary: The
biblical term prophet (nabi), means
one who speaks, acts or writes under
the influence of God.
From our Catechism: Christ, high
priest and unique mediator, has made
of the Church "a kingdom, priests for
his God and Father." The whole
community of believers is, as such,
priestly. The faithful exercise their
baptismal priesthood through their
participation, each according to his
own vocation, in Christ's mission as
priest, prophet, and king. (1546)
From our Parish Family:
Thankfully, I remembered to ask her!
The homilist had challenged the
assembly to consider praying the
rosary each day in response to our
bishops' plea for prayer during the
"Fortnight for Freedom" that ends this
weekend. She took the suggestion a
BIG and BOLD step further! She told
me that she got a bunch of rosaries
and took them to a family gathering.
She gave them out to each person
present with the admonition that,
"even if you don't pray it, put it someplace where you can see it and throw
one up when you look at it... ." Wow!
The readings this weekend remind
us that we are all called to be
prophets. As you know so very well,
this calling often takes great courage,
especially in our native place and
among our own kin and in our own
house. I think that Jesus is very
pleased with the woman in the parking lot and with so many of you who
live this calling every day. Thank you!
Deacon Steve
PS. Due to an early deadline for this
column, I am not able to report on last
week's collection. However, I will ask
for some help. If you have an
engineering and/or construction
background and would be willing to
help us discern project priorities,
please contact me. Thank you.
MONDAY
LAY APOSTLES: Please join us in praying the Rosary on the first Monday of each
month after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the crying room. Everyone is welcome.
PENANCE: 6:00 p.m. in English and Spanish.
WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Youth Faith
Formation workroom. If you are a cancer survivor, newly diagnosed or dealing
with treatment, your presence will be most welcome. Meetings are held the first
Monday of each month. If you would like to attend, please contact Terry Arenz,
our WCSG Facilitator/Parish Nurse, at 562.924.5335.
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.
CATHOLIC FAITH CONVERSATION : 7:30 p.m. (please note time change for this
month only) at Virginia Kelly’s home, 5386 Vista Sierra, Cypress. We meet the first
Tuesday of the month. We are a small group of Catholics who discuss our faith
beliefs... helping us to learn more from each other; helping 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 person's input draws
another on to thought and speech. This month’s topic is: "How the Church Tells Us
About ‘Sister Death’ and How We Feel About Our Own Death”. The Legion of Mary
sponsors and facilitates the meeting. For more information please call 714-827-8609.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 7:30 p.m. in the Hall conference room.
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
Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. (after the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena following
the 8:30 a.m. mass, at approx. 9 a.m.) in the Crying Room. With or without us,
please pray for the only civil institution that unites kids with their moms and dads -and the First Amendment right to promote the life-saving value of men and women
marrying before having children. Children who are not raised with their own
married mom and dad are from four to 11 times more at risk for abuse.
[ccgaction.org/uploaded_files/QuickFacts_BreakdownofMarriageFamily.pdf] They
are also more likely to be aborted. [womenspeakforthemselves.com/wp-content/
uploads/2014/08/Risk-Compensation-fact-sheet-FINAL.pdf]
NEW HORIZONS SUPPORT GROUP: 7:00-8:30 p.m. in classroom #14. Planned
social activities for single, separated, divorced or widowed, ages 50+. Meets the
second Wednesday of each month. Contact: Alicia DeAnda at 714-761-8246 or
Gerry Terpening at 714-969-0329.
FRIDAY
LEGION OF MARY: 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Modular Unit. For more information
please call Grace at 714-742-0960.
PENANCE: 6:00 p.m. in English and Spanish.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING: 7:30 p.m. in classroom 6. We are blessed
to have Father Martin Nguyen as our guest speaker. All are welcome. Thank you.
SATURDAY
PENANCE: 3:30 p.m. in English and Spanish.
05 JULY 2015  14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WELCOME, FATHER RUDY!
We welcome to St. Irenaeus our new parochial vicar,
Damos la bienvenida a San Ireneo a nuestro nuevo Vicario
Fr. Rudolph “Rudy” Alumam. Fr. Rudy was born in
Parroquial P. Rudolph "Rudy" Alumam. Padre Rudy nació
en Takoradi, Ghana el 23 de junio de 1963. Es el segundo
Takoradi, Ghana on June 23, 1963. He is the second of
three surviving children (two boys, one girl) of his parents.
de los tres hijos sobrevivientes (dos chicos, uno niña) de
His father, Ayuure Alumam, passed away two years ago
sus padres. Su padre, Ayuure Alumam, falleció hace dos
(2013) and his mother lives with his brother in a village
años (2013) y su madre vive con su hermano en un pueblo
called Vea in northern Ghana. Fr. Rudy grew up in this
llamado Vea en el norte de Ghana. El Padre Rudy se crió
village until he went to a boarding high school within the
en este pueblo hasta que fue a una escuela secundaria de
internado en el mismo estado en 1977. Deseoso de ser
same state in 1977. Desiring to become a priest, he was
admitted to St. Victor’s Major Seminary in 1985 to study
sacerdote, fue admitido en el Seminario Mayor San Victor
Philosophy and Theology, and was ordained priest on July en 1985 para estudiar Filosofía y Teología y fue ordenado
20, 1991 for the Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga. He was
sacerdote en julio 20, 1991 en la diócesis de Navrongoassigned to be chaplain and spiritual director in a high
Bolgatanga. Fue destinado a ser director capellán y director
school seminary where he also taught Geography and
espiritual en un seminario de la escuela secundaria, donde
también enseñó Geografía y Estudios Religiosos. En 1999
Religious Studies. In 1999 Fr. Rudy and another priest
were asked to begin a post-high school formation program se pidió al Padre Rudy y a otro sacerdote que comenzaran
to prepare seminarians for philosophical studies. After two
un programa post-escuela secundaria de formación para
years of ministry in this seminary, Fr. Rudy traveled to
preparar a los seminaristas para los estudios filosóficos.
California to study Psychology at the California State
Después de dos años de ministerio en este seminario, el
University, Eastbay and Christian Spirituality at the
P. Rudy viajó a California para estudiar Psicología en la
Universidad Estatal de California, Eastbay y Espiritualidad
Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley. During his time
in California he lived and served at St. Bede Church,
Cristiana en la Graduate Theological Union en Berkeley.
Hayward, CA. He returned to his country, Ghana, in 2005
Durante su tiempo en California vivió y sirvió en la Iglesia
and has since been working in the provincial major
de San Beda, en Hayward, CA. Regresó a su país,
seminary as teacher and formator. After ten years of
Ghanain en 2005 y desde entonces ha estado trabajando
en el seminario mayor de la provincia como profesor y
ministry in the seminary, Fr. Rudy is looking forward to a
ministry with the parishioners of St. Irenaeus.
formador. Después de diez años de ministerio en el
seminario, el P. Rudy está a la espera de un ministerio
con los feligreses de San Ireneo.
WATER RESTRICTIONS -
DIRTY SIDEWALKS & PATIO
No doubt you know that we are all affected by the current
drought and obliged to conserve. Although we are free to
wash our cars, the Golden State Water Company has
thus far refused our requests to allow us to wash down
our patio and school eating areas. Please be patient and
understanding. (If you can help research and prepare an
appeal, please contact Deacon Steve)
SATURDAY/SUNDAY, JULY 11/12
PARISH MISSION APPEAL
Founded in 1955, the Lay Mission-Helpers Association
trains, sends and supports lay people (single, married
couples, families) to serve in overseas mission dioceses for
a minimum of three years. They serve in a professional
capacity such as teachers, nurses, administrators, etc.,
and witness their faith by how they live their lives. Mitch
Tolbert, who is representing LMH, served for nine years as
a Lay Mission-Helper in Guatemala.
05 JULY 2015  14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
$10
LOCK IN
Friday, July 31st @ 9:00 p.m.
to
Saturday, August 1st @ 8:00 a.m.
Meet at the Parish Hall
All participants must sign up prior to the event by
turning in their permission slip to the Youth Formation
Office. The deadline to register is Wednesday, July 23rd.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
If the Youth Formation Office is closed, you may drop your
form off in the mail slot. (Permission slips are available in
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[email protected] or 714-826-0460
05 JULY 2015  14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY—Grades 7 & 8
PEACEMAKERS is on summer break. Registration for
next year is beginning now. Have a great & safe summer!
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY—Grades 9-12
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE is on summer break……keep an
eye on this page for summer activities!
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION – Registration for high
school students wishing to begin Year I of Confirmation
preparation is going on now. Contact Laura at
714-826-0460 or [email protected]. A copy of your
student’s baptismal certificate is required for
registration and must be turned in with the form.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! HIGH SCHOOL LOCK IN
…..July 31st from 9 p.m. – 8 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Flyers are in the vestibule or the Youth Formation Office.
REFLECTION
Having a tough day? Our prophets and preachers can
relate. Ezekiel is rejected by Israel. Paul has a “thorn in the
flesh,” (2 Corinthians 4:7) some kind of difficulty that keeps
him humble. Jesus cannot work miracles in his hometown
because the people lack faith. The people in today’s Gospel
who reject Jesus (and so cannot benefit from his teaching
and healing) think they already know who he is, but they’ve
judged him without really knowing him. Have you ever been
rejected or felt judged? It can be a pretty bitter experience,
especially when it comes from people you expect to accept
you. Or sometimes someone decides that you are not worth
their time because they see you as different in some way.
To help break down the preconceived notions we can have
about each other, in youth ministry we sometime use the
sentence starter, “If people really knew me they would know
that . . . .” As people fill in the blank they often find they
have a lot more in common than they thought, even with
people who are different from them.
ACTION
Get to know someone this week—maybe someone you had
decided wasn’t worth your time at first glance. Overcome
the boundaries or preconceived notions you had about
them and break the ice with some basic get-to-know-you
questions. Stretch your comfort zone a little, you may be
surprised or challenged in some really great ways.
JOURNALING QUESTIONS
Have you ever had what seemed like a personal weakness
turn out to be a good thing?
What’s the most challenging leadership role you have ever
had?
God’s Word, Your World! © 2014 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy
Training Publications. All rights reserved. Written by Nora Bradbury
-Haehl; resources by Julie M. Krakora. Permission to publish
granted by the Most Reverend Francis J. Kane, dd, Vicar General,
Archdiocese of Chicago, on January 7, 2014.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY—Pre-school-6th Grade
(and Sacrament Preparation for older students)
REGISTRATION FOR 2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR HAS
BEGUN and will close on September 11, 2015. If your
child is in the program this year, a telephone call or email
can re-register your student(s) after June 1. If your child
was NOT in classes this year, please come to the Youth
Faith Formation Office to register.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday
from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It would be good to call
before you come. 714-826-1140.
05 JULY 2015  14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
St. Irenaeus Parish School
learning, believing, and serving…together
ST. IRENAEUS “ATHLETES OF THE YEAR”
In 1978 the Sr. Margarita Perpetual Student Athlete of the
Year honor was first given to outstanding 8th grade
athletes. It was named after the school’s Principal at the
time, Sister Margarita. Since it’s inception, the award has
been given to athletes that have played on two sports in
one year and displayed outstanding Christian Citizenship
and Academic Excellence. This years recipients were
Christopher F. and Alyssa L.
We are proud of all our athletes for their outstanding
efforts and teamwork! We also want to thank all of our
coaches that dedicate hours of their time to our sports
teams. Thank you for all that you do.
HELP US EARN BRAIN POWER POINTS OVER
THE SUMMER
St. Irenaeus Parish School will once again be a part of the
Brain Power Mania Program sponsored by the Buena
Park Mall in the fall. Over the summer, we can earn points
every time a St. I supporter goes to a summer concert or
free movie Tuesday. The Krikorian Theater offers a FREE
movie every Tuesday at 10am and 12:30 p.m. If you take
your ticket stub immediately after to customer service our
school earns 500 points. Limit 500 points per person, per
day. The movies for July and August are:
July 7 - Boxtrolls
July 14 - Annie
July 21 - The Book of Life
July 28 - Rio 2
August 4 - Paddington
August 11 - Penguins of Madagascar
August 18 - Dolphin Tale 2
05 JULY 2015  14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church is
hosting Dr. Bill Creasy and his
weekly series on “The Bible.”
Dr. Creasy draws on more than
20 years of teaching “The English
Bible as Literature” at UCLA.
This multi-year series, which
examines the Bible from Genesis
to Revelation, is $85 per semester
(10-weeks: Fall, Winter, Spring &
Summer).
Want a preview or more
information? Watch Dr. Creasy’s
seven-minute “Bible Blasts” or
forty-five minute lessons at
www.logosbiblestudy.com.
Acts of the Apostles
Tuesdays beginning July 21st
10:00 am in the Church
05 JULY 2015  14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TO PRAY FOR THE SICK
PARA PEDÍR POR LOS ENFERMOS
Estela Aguirre  Margaret Akong  Rick Anderson
Aleisha Andreasen  Roxie Bassett  Rose Chavez
Anne Cortes  Graziella DeLuca  Maria Diaz
Reina Duncan  Adelina Duran  Lauro Escobedo
Ralph Galindo  Mary Hall  Carol Huff
Agnes Jacob  Theresa Kholoma  Martin Kirk
Nathan Manier  Jean Martella  Donna McCoy
Steve McCoy  Anika Nielsen  Pablo Ninofranco
Pete Palacpac  Nick Rabanera  Ava Rances
Mary Ritenhour  Rose Ritenhour  Luisito Salvador
Verne Schuster  Alex Terrazat  Migdalia Tomeu
Jerard VanDieren  Teiya VanMeter
Lydia Vizcarrondo  Pauline Vonderharr  Bertie Yerga
We Remember Our Deceased
Alice Bañez
Norene Beardsley
Fr. Peter Coffey
Frank Cota
Giovanna Cracchiolo
Edward Crowley
Maria Socorro Diaz
Charlotte Fiola
Irene Godinho Garcia
Veronica Gonzalez
Marc P. L. Gutierrez
Rosalie Hallum
Dr. Donald Hemphill
William Lateulere
Richard Lea
Terry Lyle
I
am the
Michael Magaña
Resurrection Janet Marasigan
and the Life. Bill McCormick
The one
Theresa McQueen
Who
Roberto Mejia Mejia
believes in Benjamin Nicasio
Me will
Margarita Oviedo
never die.
Dora Vergara
—John 11:25
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
12 JULY 2015
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Amos 7:12-15
Eph 1:3-14
Mark 6:7-13; L104B
Sharing Questions: I am summoned by Jesus to… The
mission is so urgent that…
The authority of Jesus that I have is… I act out of this
authority when…
Compartiendo Preguntas: Estoy siendo llamado por
Jesús a ... La misión es tan urgente que ...
La autoridad de Jesús que tengo es ... actúo con esta
autoridad cuando ...
Leo Buscaglia. PhD, author and motivational speaker.
A gift is something given willingly without an expectation
of payment; a present. A gift in scripture had three
general meanings: gifts men gave to men; sacrificial
offerings presented to God; gifts God gave to men,
especially in connection with salvation and grace.
What are your gifts from God? What did he give you
so willingly as a present?
A few St. Irenaeus parishioners took a Called and
Gifted Workshop last month to help discern our
God-given gifts, or charisms. We learned that a
charism is a spiritually gratuitous gift given by the Holy
Spirit to all baptized Christians. Each of us has one or
more charisms. Charisms are used for the benefit of
others and the service of God. When we use our
charisms they energize us.
Why discern your charisms? Knowing your charisms
can help you live a more joyful life, fulfilling the
purpose to which God has called you. You can simplify
your life and decide what you should pursue in terms
of a vocation and volunteering.
Because we have different charisms, we cannot “do it
all”. We need the help of others and their charisms to
build an enterprise. The larger the enterprise, the more
people/charisms are needed to make it succeed. What
enterprise is larger and more worthwhile than the
Church, the Body of Christ? (“Now you are Christ’s
body, and individually parts of it.” 1 Cor 12:27)
What is our gift to God for the charisms we have
received from the Holy Spirit? By knowing our
charisms we can better interact with our family
members, decide what parish ministries could best
use our charisms, perhaps find a more fulfilling job,
glorifying God when we use our charisms.
For more information on charisms, see the St. Catherine
of Siena web site (http://www.siena.org/CalledGifted/called-a-gifted) or contact Carlos at the Parish
Office (714-826-0760, ext. 112;
[email protected]).
05 JULY 2015  14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Encíclica Ecológica del Papa
Para muchos estadounidenses, el Cuatro de Julio no es
más que otro día de vacaciones del verano, no obstante, Francisco: ‘ALABADO SEAS’
1. MIRAR LA REALIDAD CON
un día que por lo general se caracteriza por los fuegos
SINCERIDAD
Describe de un modo bastante
artificiales. Para los cristianos, la cuestión del patriotismo es
que la inmensa mayoría de
siempre complicada por nuestra ciudadanía en dos reinos, uno realista lo expertos
ya sabe:
terrenal y otro celestial. La Biblia enseña que tenemos deberes
la contaminación que provoca
muertes prematuras;
para con nuestra nación terrenal, incluyendo obedecer las
- el calentamiento global, que va de
leyes, pagar impuestos y honrar a nuestros líderes (Romanos
la mano del crecimiento del nivel del
mar y de eventos meteorológicos
13: 1-7). Al mismo tiempo, somos súbditos del reino eterno de
extremos;
Cristo. Jesús dijo: "Dad al César lo que es del César y a Dios lo
- cada vez menos personas con
acceso a agua potable y segura;
que es de Dios" (Mateo 22:21). Esta doble ciudadanía presenta
- desaparecen especies vegetales y
complicaciones graves cuando lo civil y las autoridades divinas animales necesarios para la alimenentran fuertemente en conflicto. Esta era la situación a la cual
tación y la cura de enfermedades.
Se trata procesos causados o al
los primeros creyentes se enfrentaron en Jerusalén, lo que
menos favorecidos por el hombre.
resultó en su persecución. Pedro les dijo a los líderes judíos:
PAUL O'CALLAGHAN
Teólogo
de la Creación
"Es necesario obedecer a Dios antes que a los hombres" (Hechos
"No puedes pensar: 'Bueno, no
5:29) y por su desobediencia fue golpeado y luego amenazado
decimos nada sobre este tema hasta
que estemos seguros de que es
con la ejecución (Hechos 5:40; 12: 1-6).
Si bien nuestra ciudadanía de "dos reinos", siempre merece
reflexión bíblica, la situación que enfrentan los cristianos en
América hoy, exige sabiduría especial y gracia. A lo largo de
nuestra vida, ha habido dos Américas, que compiten una
teísta y la otra ateísta; una que más o menos respeta nuestra
herencia cristiana y defiende los valores bíblicos generales y
otra que se opone enérgicamente a la moralidad bíblica y la
actitud piadosa hacia la vida.
Al reflexionar sobre lo que es el significado de ser libre en este
Cuatro de Julio, podemos todos darle gracias a Dios de que
podemos vivir en un país que es libre y que a todos se nos ha
dado la libertad en Jesucristo. ¡Feliz Cuatro de Julio!
Con mis oraciones en Cristo,
Padre Patricio
culpa del ser humano'. No puedes
porque quizá sea demasiado tarde.
Si hay altas probabilidades de que
estemos haciendo un daño irreparable
a la atmósfera y al mundo, tenemos
que asegurarnos de pararlo a tiempo”.
ESTA SEMANA EN
NUESTRA PARROQUIA
LUNES—ROSARIO POR LA PAZ Y
LAS FAMILIAS a las 6:30pm en la
Iglesia.
MARTES—REUNION DEL EQUIPO
COORDINADOR DE JOVENES
PARA CRISTO en el salón Modular
a las 7pm.
JUEVES—GRUPO DE ORACION a
las 7pm en el salón #7.
PRACTICA DEL CORO HISPANO
a las 7pm en el salón #16.
VIERNES—JOVENES PARA
CRISTO, grupo de adultos, temas de
reflexión y crecimiento espiritual. Se
reúnen a las 7pm en el Edificio de
Educación.