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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
A Roman Catholic Christian Community of Faith and Worship
ALL
Are
Welcome
July 5th, 2015 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
344 W. Workman St., Covina 91723 + (626) 332-3570 + www.sacredheart.cc
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Parish Center Office Hours
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Mon-Fri 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 8:30pm
Sat 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm
Sun 8am-3:30pm
Emergency Sick Calls Anytime
PARISH PRIESTS:
REV. WILLIAM T. EASTERLING , V.F., Pastor
REV. BRIAN CAVANAGH Pastor Emer itus
REV. ARTHUR NAJERA, Associate
REV. JAMES KELLY, Associate
Deacon Couples:
DCN. JOHN & MRS. JEANNE HORN
DCN. RON & MRS. CAROL BUTLER
DCN. RUDY & MRS. MONIQUE LEYVA
Read the bulletin online at www.sacredheart.cc
St. Vincent de Paul - (626)339-7580
Mass Schedule
Weekdays: 8:15 am and 5:30 pm
Additional 10:30 am Mass on First Fridays
during school year
Saturdays: 8:15am & 5:30 pm,
Sundays: 6:15am, 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,
12:00pm, 1:30pm (Spanish) & 5:30pm Youth
Holyday Mass Schedule: Var ies:
Please consult the proper bulletin article.
Government Holidays: Offices Closed.
9:30am only Mass of the day.
Confessions:
Saturdays: 4:15pm to 5:15pm & 8:00pm to 8:30pm
Ministerio en Español: Padre Bill & Padre Arturo
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Parish Center & Parish Offices
626 332-3570
www.sacredheart.cc
Business Manager
Pearl Nacey
332-3570
Pastoral Council
Kathy Prouty
967-1247
Finance Committee
Pat Barber
332-3570
Pastoral Aide
Deacon Ron Butler
347-7673
Bulletin Editor
Natalie Quiros
332-3570
Bulletin articles, send to:
[email protected]
Parish School
April Luchonok, Principal www.shs.cc
332-7222
Parish Departments & Ministry of:
Education - Parish School
332-7222
Principal
April Luchonok
Director
Cindy Boulais
Elementary & Junior High Formation
331-7914
MISSION STATEMENT:
LovingPeople
DiscoveringHope
FollowingJesus
LivingEucharist
For Mass times throughout the United States,
Visit www.masstimes.org
SACRAMENTS/DEVOTIONS
Baptisms:
Every Sunday except the first Sunday of the
month. Mandatory Baptism Preparation Class first Thursday of
every month. Deadline to register is two weeks prior to the
class. Please contact the Parish Center for further information.
Youth & Young Adult Formation
Director
Dayrin Perez
High School Confirmation &
Youth Group Young Adult Ministry
331-7914
Marriages:
Congratulations! Please contact the Parish
Center to meet with a priest or deacon at least six months prior
to the intended date of marriage.
Worship
Coordinator
332-3570
Priesthood & Religious Life: Young men and women
interested in becoming a priest or a religious sister, or deacon,
please call Father Art at (626)332-3570.
Adult Formation
332-3570
Coordinators
Deacon John Horn & Jeanne Horn
RCIA, Adult Confirmation, Converts, Bible Study
Anointing of the Sick: If you or someone you know
needs a visit because they have become seriously ill, call the
Parish Center at any time.
Deacon Rudy Leyva
Pastoral Care
Coordinator
Deacon Ron Butler
Administration
Business Manager
Pearl Nacey
Liturgical Ministries
347-7673
332-3570
Altar Servers
Frank Reynoso
332-3570
Ministers of the Altar
Madgy Chalmers
332-3570
Ministers to the Sick
Leo & Merly Inguito
332-3570
Lectors
Ron Arcieniega
332-3570
Director Of Music
Pat Flahive
332-3570
Liturgy Committee
Deacon Rudy Leyva
332-3570
Liturgical Environment
Ed & Carmen Aniceto 818-640-2960
Usher Coordinator
Jess Chacon
332-3570
Altar Care
Joan Mauch
332-3570
Service and Outreach Ministries
Bereavement
Kathy Prouty
967-1247
Boy Scouts
Miguel Rojano
310-310-5860
Catholic Mens Fellowship Gus Corona
641-9714
Council of Cath. Women Dee Mclaughlin
962-3115
Cub Scouts
Nick Hernandez
201-3521
Filipino Association
Virgil Mendoza
915-5898
Girl Scouts
332-3570
Health
Louise Morrison
332-3570
Knights of Columbus
John Petersen
814-9915
Legion Of Mary
Rose Alvarado
332-3570
Respect Life
John Peterson
814-9915
Rosary Makers
Juana Gomez
332-3570
St. Vincent de Paul
Abner Haydel
339-7580
Anointing Every 1st Saturday of the Month:
Please participate in the 8:15am Mass, the Sacrament
will be celebrated immediately after Mass.
Sacrament of Adult Initiation: If you are an adult
interested in joining the Catholic Church or completing your
sacraments, call the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults) coordinators, Deacon John & Mrs. Jeanne Horn, at
(626) 339-0136.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays 4:15 to
5:15pm and 8 to 8:30pm; or by appointment.
Devotions: Mother of Perpetual Help—Tuesdays at 5:30pm
Mass. Rosary recited after the daily Masses.
Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday of the month starting at 9:00am concluding with Benediction at 5:15pm.
PARISH REGISTRATION
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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 5, 2015
My grace is sufficient for you,
for power is made perfect in weakness.
— 2 Corinthians 12:9
Please pray for those who are sick, and their
families, that they will feel God’s presence and
know his love, especially:
Peter, David, and Sofia Velasco, Michael Polaski,
Tanya La Fave, Joe Sandoval, Fabby Baccerra, Nancy
Mares, Diego Serrano, Maria L. Rodriguez, Romulo
Barreno, Bertine Velastegui, Katie Hughes, Erin Allen,
Anthony Hernandez, Elpidia Cortez, Carmen Gomes,
Adele Brownlee, Josucita Arevalo, Salvador Arevalo,
Gregory Orosco, Ray Perry, Antonieta Torres, Gloria
Collins, Jody Ochoa, Fred Martinez, Barbara Evleth,
Holly Moro, Hank Flores, Laura Valles, Diana
Martinez, Joseph Martinez, Lupe Labrada, Agustin
Lopez, Myra Nano-Gamboa, Eduardo G. De Leon,
Virginio B. Martinez, Laura Valles, Mark Munoz,
Dolores Munoz, Ardenio Ayala, Scot Shelton, Steve
Soto, Arlene Froio, Gloria De Prima, Annie Rhine,
Corrine Klutz, Rita Clark, Laura Morrison, Corazon
Venqua, Mary Patel & family, Alejandra Rosales, Gary
& Dolores Gagner, Fred Easterling, Paula Easterling.
Please pray for those who have special needs, and
their families, that they will feel God’s presence and
know his love, especially:
Carmen Diaz, Don & Carol Handley, Madeline
Toscano, Derick & Micah, Imelda Gallegos, Maria
Itzel Siegrist, Angelica Gallegos.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
BUNDLE SUNDAY
Sunday, July 19th, is Bundle Sunday for our
Parish. The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be here at
8:00a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to receive your donations.
Bring usable clothing, shoes, small appliances,
household items, linens, books, ect. For large items
including furniture, appliances, and vehicles, please
phone (323) 224-6280 or (800) 974-3571 for a
special free pick up at your home. Remember, your
contributions will be helping the needy.
Bulletin Announcement Deadline
All announcements for the bulletin must be
submitted no later than noon on Tuesday.
Announcements may be dropped off to the Parish
Center, faxed to (626) 967-4884 or emailed to
[email protected]. All announcements are subject
to approval and space permitting for publishing.
Photo on Today’s Cover
Our beautiful second church dedicated in
1960. We were established as a parish in 1927.
However, regular Sunday Masses began in Covina
in 1909. Our first permanent church was opened
in 1911. The story of our faith presence in this area
begins in 1771 with the founding of the San Gabriel
Mission; five years before the American Revolution.
Like us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/sacredheart.cc
STEWARDSHIP
N/A
June 28st, 2015
“Bring the Tithes into the treasure...Put me
to the proof, says the Lord of Hosts, and see if I do
not open windows in the sky and pour a blessing on
you as long as there is need.” - Malachi 3:10
Bans of Marriage
Please pray for the following members of our
community as they prepare for Marriage.
Amanda Padilla & Gabriel Bencomo
Cathy Tiscareno & Frank Olmeda
Eucharistic Adoration
Every first Friday of the month Sacred Heart
Parish has Eucharistic Adoration following the
8:15 mass and continuing until the 5:30pm
mass.
Canon Law 942 specifically states: “that this
kind of exposition is to be held only if a
suitable gathering of the faithful is foreseen
and the established norms are observed.”
Therefore beginning in July a sign-up sheet will
be provided in the vestibule of the church for
those who wish to insure that someone is
always present during the exposition. If
however, “suitable” signups are not
experienced it may be necessary to have this
beautiful adoration experience stopped.
Deacon Ron has agreed to maintain this signup posting and place it in a suitable place. For
further information contact him at 626-347-7673
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Parish Events & News...
Get on the Bus
Our next trip is coming up July
15th! Our fundraised funds are
running low so we are in need of
your financial support. We are
also in need of board games
(such as Sorry, Monopoly, etc.,)
so that when the children visit
they have something to play.
For any questions please contact Robert Martinez:
(626) 374-0794
MILITARY HONOR ROLL
On this Weekend of Independence Day as we
enjoy celebra ons with family and friends. Let us pause
to remember all the brave men and women who
sacrificed so much to establish this great country and
those who followed through all the past
years protec ng the freedoms we enjoy. May God
con nue to protect and guide us with the abundance
we possess and help us to be thankful for His Love. For
all our servicemen and women, past and present, we
offer our prayers of gra tude for their selfless acts of
dedica on. We especially recognize those who gave
their lives for their families, who grieve for their loss.
May The Lord of Mercy con nue to grace and favor our
na on with compassion and lead us to love and serve
each other with dignity and good will for all.
To add a name to The Parish Honor Roll call Patricia
Hayes,626-919-5396. Leave the branch of service and a
contact number to verify the correct spelling of the
name requested.
Thank you for your prayers, pa ence and may
GOD BLESS AMERICA.
PRAYER FOR PARISH PRIESTS
A rosary is being said each week in the
Parish Center Chapel on Thursdays, at 9:15 AM, for
the benefit of our Parish Priests. Please be part of
providing this support for all they do. Everyone is
welcome to come and participate.
SB 128, the bill that
would legalize assisted
suicide in CA, was set to be
heard in the Assembly
Health Commi ee on
Tuesday, JUNE 23, but was
then postponed that very
morning. We have a very
good chance to stop this bill in the Health
Commi ee, but we need your help TODAY! Please
visit www.AHardPill.org to send an email and/or
make a phone call to your Assembly member, urging
a NO vote on SB 128. Your prayers are very
powerful and have bought us me, but this is far
from over.
Why Oppose SB 128?
• Sends the Wrong Message: Legalizing suicide
for the terminally ill, while discouraging it for the
rest of the popula on, teaches that the lives of the
ill and disabled do not ma er to our society.
• Will Worsen Pa ent Care: Pa ents in other
states, like Barbara Wagner in Oregon, are being
denied treatment prescribed by their doctors, and
instead offered drugs for assisted suicide.
Will Increase Non-Terminal Suicide Rates: Suicides
skyrocket when assisted suicide is legalized.
Oregon's suicide rate for non-terminal people
increased 49% a er assisted suicide became legal.
Sign Up Now!
Pueri Cantores San Gabriel Valley, a regional choir
of children and youth, is welcoming new members to
share the joy of singing in one of the nation’s finest
choirs. Formed in 1993, PCSGV rehearses in the
Music Room of Sacred Heart School for their annual
concert series, tours, recordings and other exciting
singing opportunities. Members range in age from 7
to 18 yrs. old and are now preparing for their eighth
international tour. This choir has been invited to be
the first ensemble of American children ever to sing
with the Sistine Chapel Choir and will sing Mass in
Rome with Pope Francis on January 6, 2016.
For more information please call (626) 918-3994
or (626) 374-2410
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Religious Ed/ Youth Ministry News :
FROM THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Have you been thinking about what you can do for
our parish, and have a love for our youth?
Well…….our Religious Education program can use
your help! We are in need of Catechists
(Teachers); Assistants; Parking Lot Monitors, in
our elementary, middle school, and high school
programs. If you feel that God is calling you to
help in any way, and you would like to volunteer
and join our team, please give us a call at
626-331-7914. We would love to hear from you!
OPEN REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
TUESDAY,
JULY 7
WEDNESDAY,
JULY 8
WEDNESDAY,
JULY 15
10am –12pm
& 1:30-5pm
1-5pm
& 6:30 –8pm
3–5pm
PLEASE NOTE: AFTER JULY 15TH,
REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN BY
APPOINTMENT ONLY FOR SPACES THAT
ARE AVAILABLE.
First Communion Certificates and Photos
are available for pick up in the
Religious Education Office.
Dear Parents,
We are so excited to announce that we will
be having a week-long Vacation Bible School
adventure this summer! It will be held here
at Sacred Herat Church in Cavanagh Hall
during the week of July 13-17, from 9:30am12:30pm.
Our theme is Everest: Conquering Challenges
with God’s Mighty Power.
At Everest VBS, kids embark on the “coolest”
adventure of the summer! The week will be
filled with incredible Bible learning activities,
team building games, fun songs and dances,
Bible story adventures, yummy treats,
amazing experiments, and new friends!
-City of Saints (UCLA)- August 7-9, 2015
- SCRC Teen Conference (Anaheim Convention
Center) – Saturday, September 5, 2015
Vacation Bible school is open to children
entering 1st Grade through 5th Grade.
Registration packets can be picked up in the
Religious Education Office. Limited spaces
are available, so register quickly! Once all
spaces are filled, registration will be closed.
Registration cost is $55 per child, which
includes a VBS t-shirt, activity materials,
snacks, and a pizza party on the last day!
For more information contact Dayrin Perez
at (626) 331-7914 or [email protected]
If you have any questions, please call the
Religious Education Office. (626)-331-7914
SUMMERCONFERENCES
ForTeens
(incoming9thgraders-graduatingseniors)
FINDUSONLINE
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Readings for the Week...
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — They shall know that a prophet has
been among them (Ezekiel 2:2-5).
Psalm — Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his
mercy (Psalm 123).
Second Reading — I am content with weaknesses and
hardships for the sake of Christ (2 Corinthians 12:7-10).
Gospel — “Where did this man get all this? Is he not the
carpenter, the son of Mary?” (Mark 6:1-6a).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Gn 28:10-22a; Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab; Mt 9:18-26
Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33; Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15;
Mt 9:32-38
Wednesday:
Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a;
Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19; Mt 10:1-7
Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Ps 105:16-21;
Mt 10:7-15
Friday:
Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28,
39-40; Mt 10:16-23
Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Ps 105:1-4, 6-7;
Mt 10:24-33
Sunday:
Am 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-14;
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday: St. Maria Goretti
Thursday: St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions
Saturday: St. Benedict
FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST
Mark’s Gospel account today is built on a double
astonishment or amazement: the neighbors and family of
Jesus are astonished that he taught in the synagogue with
wisdom and worked powerful signs. Jesus, in turn, is
amazed that they have no faith in him because they know
his origins, not because of any fault with his teaching or
ministry. As with many of Mark’s passages, we get a
rather intimate glimpse here of the human part of Jesus’
two fold nature. To reinforce his point, Mark tells of
Jesus’ return to his native place, and further points out that
he is in the midst of his own family members there. From
the very people he expected the most, Jesus received the
least. In the day of the Gospel’s writing, Mark was
attempting to illustrate a lesson to the house of Israel: the
God of the covenant expected the greatest faith from the
house of Israel, but often received the least. This is a good
source for reflection on our part, we who are Jesus’
followers today. For the wisdom of Christ to continue and
for our lives to be seen as signs of his power, he must
expect and be able to find great faith among us. Will he?
Can he? Does he? Or is he, once again, amazed by its
absence?
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
In the sixteenth century, the Council of Trent, which
was otherwise devoted to liturgical uniformity, was very
tolerant of age-old marriage customs. The Council singled
out “praiseworthy” customs and hoped they would be
retained. The Second Vatican Council likewise asked for
a careful evaluation of customs, admitting that not
everything about wedding practice is “praiseworthy.” In
our revised liturgy, all of the prayers consistently stress
the equality of the partners. Some familiar customs do not
match this insight. Often, the groom remains hidden in a
sacristy while the bride, accompanied only by her father,
enters with her attendants. This is hardly equality,
especially if it appears that her father is “giving her away”
to her husband. This is a familiar enough scene, but
increasingly couples are called to a different practice.
Symbols and signs carry and communicate meaning. The
challenge for couples today is to match the meaning to the
symbol, and for the couple to be authentic in all they do
and say on the day of their wedding. Having bride and
groom both take part fully and equally in the entrance
procession is exactly the kind of “praiseworthy” practice
we’ve been looking for!
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Church News cont:
DID YOU KNOW?
Help children be aware of unhealthy
behavior among others
Children have more opportunities to be out of
your immediate sight during the summer. It’s
important to remind your child that if another
child or adult – including people they know
and trust – try to touch them inappropriately
they should: Say NO and GET AWAY from
any person or situation that makes them feel
scared, uncomfortable or confused. Tell them
to TRUST THEIR FEELINGS and be sure to
TELL a trusted adult. And it’s never too late
to tell a trusted adult what happened.
For a copy of the article called “Know the
Rules…Summer Safety Tips to Teach
Children” from the National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children,
email: [email protected]
Catholic Men’s Fellowship
Catholic Men’s Fellowship is a lay apostolate for
men who seek to know, love and serve the Lord. We
recognize our need for support and accountability to
grow in faith and fulfill our vocation.
At Sacred Heart Church we meet on the first
and third Wednesdays of the month in Cavanagh
Hall. Doors open at 6:30 PM for fellowship.
Meetings are from 7-9 PM.
Come and see if this is the support you’re
seeking. Questions? Call Gus Corona at
(626) 641-9714 or email: [email protected]
DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR
DO NOT LEAVE IN PEW
Dear Friends,
We are blessed to live in a beautiful community and our
two local cities of Covina and West Covina are safe
neighborhoods with little crime and good neighbors.
However there are always a few problems; because of that
sad reality I must remind you to:
Please NEVER leave any valuables visible in your car
and NEVER let anyone see you storing them under your seat or in the trunk for example (store
them safely out of site before you leave home).
And please NEVER leave your purse or any valuables
in the pews even when you come up for
Communion.
During a recent two month period: we had one report of a
lady who left her purse in the pew during Communion,
only to return and find it missing. Also during the same
period a car was broken into (window shattered) and a lap
top taken just minutes after the driver hid it under the
seat. Please be very careful here & everywhere. God
bless you.
Father Bill, Pastor
Online Giving
Sacred Heart Church continues to offer Online
Giving. Please visit the parish website at
www.sacredheart.cc to sign up for Online Giving and
begin donating to the parish automatically. Use the internet
for the good of the parish through this secure and convenient
process.
Track your giving by signing up today! Online
Giving can be effectively used on its own or in cooperation
with regular offering envelopes. If you would like to
continue receiving envelope packets but would like to give
online, you have the option to do so. For a list of frequently
asked questions or for more information please visit the
parish website: www.sacredheart.cc.
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Outside Parish Events...
Options – A Women’s Care Center
For Women & Men Faced With
Unplanned Pregnancy
Serving couples and individuals in our
community with an unplanned pregnancy, Options, is
a Pro-Life Religious, non-profit 501(c)(3) who’s
mission is to provide pregnancy options by sharing
truth with compassion, love and empathy in a Christ
centered environment. They do so by providing free
services to women and men in our community who are
considering abortion. These services include:
Free pregnancy testing
Options counseling
Referrals for ultrasound imaging
Pre-Parenting classes
Baby boutique
Abortion recovery support
24 hour helpline
Our parish working closely with the Father
Maguire Council of the Knights of Columbus (serving
our parish and St. Christopher’s) joins with the
Knights in partnership with OPTIONS, providing
options to decide with confidence. Our partnership
with the Father Maguire Council and OPTIONS will
include future fund raisers to support this valuable
center in our community and future educational
opportunities for our parish. For more immediate
information, contact or visit OPTIONS:
1840 N. Hacienda Blvd., Unit 13
La Puente, CA 91744
626 – 671 – 0581
www.awomenscarecenter.org
Together with our parish Pastoral Council & Pastoral
Staff -- we all look forward to a long relationship with
OPTIONS and the Knights of Columbus that honors
and gives glory to God.
2015 Summer Camps
Staffed by the Sacred Heart Sisters, these camps offer an
enjoyable camping experience in a wholesome Christian
atmosphere and a delightful loving spirit.
GIRLS’ CAMP: July 12-18 or July 26-August 1
For information call 909-866-5696 or
www.sacredheartretreatcamp.com - Events page
Spaces are limited.
Donations are needed to help sponsor a child or family to
camp. Please help! Contributions can be sent to:
SACRED HEART RETREAT CAMP
P.O. Box 1795, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
MASS TIMES FOR EVERY TRIP
The Resource for the Traveling Catholic
When traveling for vacation or business,
you can locate local Catholic churches and Mass
times through a wonderful resource:
Masstimes.org
Log on and enter any state, city, street,
zip code or province anywhere in the world and
find the nearest Catholic church with Mass
schedule for weekdays and Saturdays +
Sundays.
You can search by day. You are given
the complete Mass schedule, plus confessions
and Adoration times. You are provided with
the name of the church, address, phone, and a
link to their web site. There is a map and guide
showing distance and directions from your
CMLGP Catholic Ministry
Are you Homosexual or do you know someone who is?
Learn more about the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’s
Catholic Ministry With Lesbian and Gay Persons
(CMLGP) by visiting their website at www.cmlgp.org
or you can visit their facebook page at facebook.com/
lgbtcatholics. You may also call:
Barbara Sharpe-Paquin. (626) 966-2363
Come join the St. Vincent de Paul
Sacred Heart Conference
Meetings are held every second and fourth
Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm
Activity Room in the Parish Center
The Sacred Heart Conference of the Society of St.Vincent de
Paul invites you to join it in silent works of charity:
Quietly, discreetly aiding needy families.
Personal visits to homes, hospitals, and institutions.
Seeking and serving the distressed.
Growing spiritually through a gift of self to others.
The purpose of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is to fulfill
the two great Commandments-love of God and love of neighbor. We seek out God’s needy, both materially and spiritually,
and help where we can. No need is too great or too small.
If you feel you are called to this ministry, please join us at
our next meeting.
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Noticias en Español...
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Ezequiel es enviado como el profeta
de Yavé a los obstinados israelitas (Ezequiel 2:2-5).
Salmo — Ten piedad de nosotros, ten piedad
(Salmo 123 [122]).
Segunda lectura — Pablo reconoce sus debilidades y se
gloría de ellas (2 Corintios 12:7-10).
Evangelio — Jesús predica en la sinagoga de su pueblo
natal (Marcos 6:1-6).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Gn 28:10-22a; Sal 91 (90):1-4, 14-15ab;
Mt 9:18-26
Martes: Gn 32:23-33; Sal 17 (16):1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b,
15;
Mt 9:32-38
Miércoles: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a;
Sal 33 (32):2-3, 10-11, 18-19; Mt 10:1-7
Jueves:
Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Sal 105 (104):
16-21; Mt 10:7-15
Viernes: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Sal 37 (36):3-4, 18-19,
27-28, 39-40; Mt 10:16-23
Sábado: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Sal 105 (104):1-4,
6-7; Mt 10:24-33
Domingo: Am 7:12-15; Sal 85 (84):9-14;
Ef 1:3-14 [1:3-10]; Mc 6:7-13
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Decimocuarto Domingo del Tiempo
Ordinario
Lunes:
Santa María Goretti
Jueves:
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FE EN JESUCRISTO
El incidente que nos cuenta san Marcos en el Evangelio de hoy se basa en un doble asombro: primero, los vecinos y parientes de Jesús se asombran de verlo enseñar en la
sinagoga con tanta sabiduría, y de ver su poder para hacer
milagros. Y Jesús, a su vez, se extraña de la incredulidad
de aquella gente, que no pone su fe en él, no porque hallen
alguna falta en su enseñanza o en su ministerio, sino porque conocen sus orígenes y su familia. Aquí, como en muchos otros incidentes de su Evangelio, Marcos nos deja ver
un aspecto bastante íntimo de la parte humana de la doble
naturaleza de Jesús. Para reforzar lo que quiere que veamos, Marcos nos cuenta cómo Jesús vuelve a su pueblo, y
nos hace notar que está allí entre sus familiares. Y de la
gente de quienes más esperaba es que menos recibe. En la
época en que estaba escribiendo su Evangelio, san Marcos
trataba de enseñar una lección muy importante para la casa
de Israel, el Dios de la Alianza esperaba encontrar la fe
más intensa en la casa de Israel, pero muchas veces allí fue
donde menos la encontró. Y es bueno que reflexionemos
sobre esto, nosotros que hoy día somos el Pueblo de Dios.
Para que la Sabiduría de Cristo continúe en este mundo, y
para que nuestras vidas sean signos de su poder, Jesús espera hallar, y tiene que hallar, una gran fe en nosotros. ¿La
hallará? ¿O quedará, una vez más, pasmado de nuestra poca fe?
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Según la carta a los Hebreos 6:1-2 hay seis fundamentos de la fe cristiana. Entre ellos se encuentra la imposición de manos. El evangelista Marcos (6:5) nos relata
que Jesús usaba la imposición de manos para sanar a los
enfermos. La curación se realizaba mediante sus manos.
Los hispanos normalmente somos táctiles, pues reconocemos la importancia de una caricia, de una mano apretando
la nuestra, de una palmada en el hombro, y de otros toques de mano. Las manos tienen el poder o la facultad de
transmitir sentimientos.
En los Hechos de los Apóstoles 8:17 y 19:6 se nos
relata que los fieles recibían el don del Espíritu Santo mediante la imposición de manos. Los apóstoles usaban la
imposición de manos para transmitir el Espíritu a los bautizados y para consagrar nuevos líderes al servicio de las
comunidades cristianas (obispos o presbíteros). Al momento del Bautismo y de la Confirmación recibimos una
imposición de manos de parte del ministro. La imposición
de manos que ha venido desde los apóstoles, y desde más
atrás, nos relaciona a los cristianos que nos han precedido.
Es un gesto de unidad.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Noticias en Español...
¿SABÍA USTED?
Ayude a los niños a identificar
conductas inapropiadas
Durante el verano hay mayores posibilidades
de que los niños no estén directamente bajo
su supervisión. Por eso es importante recordarles a sus hijos que si un niño o adulto –
aunque sea conocido y de confianza – trata
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o confundidos. Diles que CONFÍEN EN SUS
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