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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Rev. Robert B. Borges, Pastor
Rev. Craig Plunkett, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Adrian Kim, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Mr. E. Gary Stevens, Deacon
Sister Martha Arteaga, MEMI, Hispanic Ministries
929 Harvard, Clovis, CA 93612
Phone (559) 299-4270 • Fax (559) 299-7126
www.olphclovis.org • e-mail: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm; Friday: 9:00am - 12:00 noon
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday: 8:45am
Saturday: 7:30am, 5:30pm (Vigil)
Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am (Español), 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 4:00pm (Korean), 5:30pm
CONFESSIONS (Chapel)
Every Saturday of the month 4:00pm - 5:00pm
First Saturday of the month 11:00am - 12:00 noon AND 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HE IS RISEN
OUR MISSIONS
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 26, 2015
OUR MISSIONS
Divine Mercy
Infant Jesus of Prague
Clovis East High School Multi-purpose Room
2940 N. Leonard, Clovis, CA • (559) 374-2242
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am
32054 Whispering Springs Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667 • (559) 855-4659
CONFESSIONS
7:45am - 8:15am on Sunday
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 6:00pm (Vigil)
CONFESSIONS
Before Mass
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EXPERIENCE THE DIVINE LITURGY
With Rev. Dr. Greg Zubacz
Sundays at 2:30pm—OLPH Chapel
Condolences
We pray for the repose of the souls of
Ella Smith, Pat Mastro, and all the
faithful departed.
Prayer for Souls in Purgatory
Eternal Father, I offer You the Most Precious Blood of Your
Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the
Masses celebrated throughout the world today,
for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for
sinners in the universal church, those in my
own home and within my family. Amen.
The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom is
the Eucharistic service which is used in most of the 22
Eastern Catholic Churches. We in the Roman Rite call
our celebration Mass, while the Eastern Rite calls it
Divine Liturgy. (The word “liturgy” means a work of
the people.) Those who attend the Divine Liturgy in the
Eastern rite satisfy their Sunday obligation in
accordance with the canon law of the Church.
Fr. Greg will celebrate the liturgy at OLPH
each Sunday at 2:30pm, essentially establishing a
mission to serve the Eastern Catholics of the Fresno
area, while welcoming all those who find this style of
worship spirituality attractive. All are invited to join
Fr. Greg in celebrating this Divine Liturgy.
Come celebrate with our newest community, as we
welcome one another with open arms.
Congratulations from all of us at OLPH to
Larry and Gloria Norcia as they celebrate their
50th wedding anniversary!
Saturday, April 25
7:30am (Daily)
5:30pm (Vigil)
6:00pm (IJOP)
Sunday, April 26
Fourth Sunday of Easter
6:30am
8:00am (Español)
8:30am (Divine Mercy)
9:30am
10:30am (Divine Mercy)
11:00am
12:30pm
5:30pm
Monday, April 27
7:30am
5:30pm
Tuesday, April 28
7:30am
5:30pm
Daily: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20
Vigil: Acts 4:8-12; 1 Jn 3:1-2;
Jn 10:11-18
Ramona Lima
Katie Carpenter
Tom Mozzetti
Acts 4:8-12; 1 Jn 3:1-2;
Jn 10:11-18
OLPH Parishioners
Adama Traore ł
Father Craig Plunkett
Nathaniel Schultz
Pete & Rose Radish ł
Fabian Orozco
Octavio & Maria Ruelas ł
Bella Montes
Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:1-10
Sandi Thompson ł
John Montes ł
Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30
Norbert Ploharz ł
Charles Jue ł
Mass Intentions are a beautiful way to pray
for our loved ones—both those who have died and those
who are still here with us. The suggested offering is $10,
and requests may be made at the parish office.
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Wednesday, April 29
7:30am
5:30pm
Thursday, April 30
7:30am
5:30pm
Friday, May 1
8:45am
Saturday, May 2
7:30am (Daily)
5:30pm (Vigil)
6:00pm (IJOP)
Sunday, May 3
Fifth Sunday of Easter
6:30am
8:00am (Español)
8:30am (Divine Mercy)
9:30am
10:30am (Divine Mercy)
11:00am
12:30pm
5:30pm
Acts 12:24—13:5a; Jn 12:44-50
Asterio D. Quintoriano ł
Anita Quinto ł
Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20
Elsie Matus ł
Santiago Dolino ł
Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6
Barbara Kozera ł
Daily: Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14
Vigil: Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn 3:18-24;
Jn 15:1-8
Mariamma Joseph
Living & Deceased Members of
Cope & Lebbad Family
Tom Mozzetti
Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn 3:18-24;
Jn 15:1-8
Souls in Purgatory
Maria Guaddalupe Toscano ł
Thanksgiving Prayers
Sinnapan Stephen ł
David Leue ł
Enrique Ollivier
OLPH Parishioners
Marcia O’Keeffe ł
Intenciones de las Misas son una hermosa manera de
rezar por nuestros seres amados-tanto los que han
muerto y los que todavía están aquí con nosotros. La
ofrenda sugerida es de $10.00, y las solicitudes
se puede hacer en la oficina parroquial.
April 26, 2015
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OLPH Stewardship Report 4/19/15
Divine Mercy Stewardship Report 4/12/15
Plate: $11,299.00
Diocesan Collection (Home Missions): $3,372.00
Plate: $4,437.05
Building Fund Collection: $4,115.75
Our weekly goal is $13,700.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Thank you for your generosity!
The Sisters of the Immaculate
Conception are offering a Vocation
Orientation Day of Prayer on Saturday,
May 9, 1:30pm - 5:00pm at Saint
Joachim Convent in Madera. Young
women, high school age and above, are
welcome.
For more information or to confirm your
attendance, call the Sisters in Clovis (559) 2998407 or in Madera (559) 674-4085, by Thursday,
May 7.
Baptisms
Baptismal Coordinator:
Jacqui Ramirez, 299-4270, ext. 104
Parents should contact the Parish Office for the required
documentation for scheduling a baptism. Those interested in
attending Baptismal Preparation Class must
register in the Parish Office.
Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb
Sunday, May 10, 2015
at all Masses except 6:30am.
CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER
We would like to welcome the newest members
of our Catholic family who were baptized at the
Easter Vigil. Congratulations to Walter Branan,
Dylan Castillo, Mandy Chacon,
Sabrina Davis, Mark Fawcett, Fred Ford,
Andres Palencia, Gabriel Palencia,
Cheryle Roberts, Deven Rodriguez,
Abigail Sevilla, Edgar Sevilla,
Alex Smith, Emerson Smith, Isaac Torres,
and Natalie Valenzuela.
We also congratulate Patrick Hanson, Jonna
Lott, David Saldate, Jennifer Yelton and
Scott Yelton, who entered into full
communion with the Catholic church
on Easter Thursday.
Rito de la Bendición de un niño en el vientre
The Church welcomes with joy and compassion
the mothers who, recognizing that all life is a gift
from God, come to the Church seeking a blessing for
their unborn child. Such a blessing sustains the parents
by imparting grace and comfort in time of concern and
need, unites the parish in prayer for the unborn child,
and fosters respect for human life within society.
Domingo, 10 de mayo 2015
en todas las misas, excepto las 6:30 am.
La Iglesia acoge con alegría y compasión a las madres
que, reconociendo que toda la vida es un don de Dios, ven
a la Iglesia buscando una bendición para su hijo por nacer. Tal
bendición sostiene los padres al impartir gracia y consuelo en
momentos de preocupación y necesidad, que une la parroquia en
oración para que el niño no nacido, y fomenta el respeto por la
vida humana dentro de la sociedad.
“God, author of all life, bless we pray, this unborn child;
give constant protection and a healthy birth that is the
sign of your rebirth one day into the eternal rejoicing of
heaven”...excerpt from the Prayer of Blessing.
“Dios, autor de toda vida, bendiga, te rogamos, este niño no
nacido, de una protección constante y un parto saludable que es el
signo de su renacimiento un día en la eterna alegría del cielo”….
excerpto de la Oración de Bendición.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
Those who have suffered a loss of a
loved one are invited to join our
support group on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of the month at 6:30pm in
Harvard House.
Maureen Barile * 291-7970
Irene Aparicio * 291-4966
April 26, 2015
ST. MARTHA’S PANTRY
Located behind Notre Dame Hall. Hours:
Mondays & Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00 noon
Thursdays: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Case Maas, Operations Manager • 260-1056
Mary Shute, Student Coordinator • 299-5369
Pat Peck, Produce Coordinator • 360-9763
Pantry Phone • 298-8808
RAPHAEL HEALTH MINISTRY
Located in Harvard House, this ministry
provides health education, home
visitation, and blood pressure checks.
Open Mondays & Wednesdays
9:00am - 12:00 noon
Roxanna Stevens, RN/Faith Community Nurse
www.olphclovis.org/raphael
Phone • 298-5443
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Knights of Columbus
10th Annual Charity
Golf Tournament
Dragonfly Golf Course
Monday, May 11, 2015
Registration Begins: 6:30 am
Shotgun Start: 8:00 am
Format: 4 Person Scramble
$80 per person includes: Green Fee, Golf Cart,
Range Balls, Lunch and Soda after Play
Get a Hole in One!
The prize: a New 2015 Infiniti Q40
2-yr lease (value $15,000)
Sponsored by Fresno Infiniti
For more information call:
Bob Hernandez (559) 930-1155
Tim Dodd (559) 860-9198
TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE
St. Anthony of Padua School, Fresno
Openings for teaching positions at St. Anthony's
School are now available for qualified
candidates. If you are interested in applying for
a position, or if you know of someone who
would be interested, please contact the
principal, Susannah Nelson, at
[email protected].
Echoes of Faith Plus - Catechist Formation Classes
Are you interested in sharing the Good News of Jesus with children, teens and/or adults through our
parish religious education program? This formation program will prepare you!
Classes will be held on Thursday evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., in the small room of Notre Dame Hall.
(northwest corner of 8th and Dewitt Streets)
All are welcome!
April 30 “The Scriptures” Pt. 1
May 7 “The Scriptures” Pt. 2
May 21 “Morality” Pt. 1
June 18 “Roles of the Catechist”
May 28 “Morality” Pt. 2
June 25 “Person of the Catechist”
June 4 “Adult Faith Formation” July 2 “Methodology”
Questions? Contact Karen Mentlewski at [email protected]
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Clovis, CA
559-313-2032
Thank you to all teachers: educating is an important mission,
which draws young people to what is good, beautiful and true.
Pope Francis @Pontifex
April 26, 2015
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Infant Jesus of Prague
Annual Barbeque
Sunday, May 3, 2015 1:00pm
We will enjoy TRI-TIP with all the “fixins” and homemade
desserts. For more excitement, we will have games, raffles, and
doorprizes. This year’s door prizes are $500 (adult) and $25
(child). All are welcome and you need not be present to win!
Adults: $10
Children: 6-12: $5
5 and under are free!
Infant Jesus of Prague
32054 Whispering Springs Road
Tollhouse, CA
Directions: Drive east on Tollhouse Road. The
church is located between the base of the
Highway 168 four lane and Sierra High
School. If you have any questions or need
further directions please call 855-HOLY.
St. Brigid Church
Parish Mission
Sunday through Thursday
May 10—May 14
7:00-8:00pm
Nationally known EWTN speaker Fr. Wade Menezes, a
Father of Mercy, will teach "Work Out Your
Salvation: The Fundamental Truths of the Catholic
Faith" at St. Brigid Church Parish Mission. The
mission will be held each evening in the church located
at 1001 N. Douty St., Hanford.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available
nightly, 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
For more information, feel free to contact St. Brigid
Church at 559-582-2533. Office hours are Monday
through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Wounded By Abortion?
If anyone desires the return to Jesus’ love and merciful
forgiveness, which seems lost as the result of an abortion,
there is help through Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries.
An English-speaking retreat is scheduled for the
weekend of July 10-12, 2015 in Fresno.
To register or for more information, call (877) 629-6626
or e-mail [email protected] or visit Rachel’s
Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyard.org.
Rachel’s Vineyard is a ministry of
Right to Life of Central California.
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ethics, morality and civility in today’s public policy debates.
The Catholic Legislative Network is a joint program of the 12
dioceses in California. Its purpose is to broaden the
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The Network covers the seven major themes of Catholic social
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Join with thousands of other fellow Catholics around the state
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common good. Visit www.cacatholic.org to join.
Subscription cards will be made available at
all Masses the weekend of May 2/3.
Herido por el Aborto?
Si alguien desea el retorno a la misericordia, amor y
perdón de Jesús que parece ser perdido como consecuencia de un
aborto, el Viñedo de Raquel le puede ayudar.
El proximo retiro en español es Junio 26-28, 2015.
Para mayor información, llame gratis al 1-888-686-8537.
Viñedo de Raquel es un ministerio de Derecho a la Vida
del centro de California.
April 26, 2015
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GOOD DEED SUNDAY
Today is popularly known as “Good Shepherd” Sunday. The scriptural image of Jesus the Good Shepherd looms so
large in Christian piety that it often obliterates the other images we might encounter in scripture. Peter’s speeches last week and
today follow the healing of the man outside the temple. This good deed, done in the name of the good shepherd, caused Peter and
John to be imprisoned, and later called upon to defend themselves. What we heard last week and what we hear today is Peter’s
defense of the good deed that he and John performed. This might also be called “good name” Sunday, for Peter emphasizes that
it is in the name of Jesus that the man was healed, in his name that the man stood before them, and in his name that all will be
saved.
GOOD CHILDREN SUNDAY
Likewise, we might call this “good children” Sunday, based on the beautiful passage from the first letter of John. The
apostle John was writing to early Christians who were being ostracized or persecuted by their communities. This is why he refers
to the world “not knowing” the children of God, for they do not truly know God. On this day, when we are reminded that the
Good Shepherd lays down his life for the flock, we should call to mind that if we are living as good children of the loving Father,
we will be taking the good news of Christ to places where it is not known and may not be welcome. If we are not encountering
some who “do not know us” (who do not comprehend why our faith is so important to us), there is a good chance that we are not
witnessing to our faith with the steadfastness and perseverance we ought. All we need do is follow the example of Peter and John
in the Acts of the Apostles. They gave neither silver nor gold but acted as good children of a loving God, and in the name of
God’s son healed a man, even though it caused them to endure more suffering. This, however, is our calling as members of the
flock of the suffering, risen Good Shepherd.
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CUARTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA
Hoy es el domingo que popularmente se conoce como el domingo del “Buen Pastor”. La imagen bíblica de Jesús, el
Buen Pastor, tiene tanto poder en la piedad cristiana, que frecuentemente elimina otras imágenes bíblicas. Los discursos de Pedro
la semana pasada, y hoy, ocurrieron después de la curación del hombre en la cercanía del Templo. Esta buena obra, hecha en
nombre del Buen Pastor, hace que Pedro y Juan sean encarcelados, y luego llamados a defenderse. Lo que escuchamos la semana
pasada, y lo que escuchamos hoy, es la defensa que Pedro hace de la buena obra que él y Juan habían realizado. Este domingo
también se conoce con el nombre del domingo del “Buen Nombre” ya que Pedro insiste que es en el nombre de Jesús que el
hombre fue curado, en su nombre que el hombre está de pie ante ellos, y en su nombre que todos seremos salvados.
DOMINGO DE LOS BUENOS HIJOS
De igual manera, también podrían llamar este domingo, el domingo de los “Buenos Hijos”, basándonos en el hermoso
pasaje de la primera carta de Juan. El apóstol Juan escribía a los primeros cristianos que eran discriminados o perseguidos en sus
comunidades, que hace que se refiera al mundo que “no conoce” a los hijos de Dios, por que el mundo realmente no conoce a
Dios. Este día, cuando nos acordamos de que el Buen Pastor da su vida por sus ovejas, debemos recordar que si vivimos como
buenos hijos de un Padre amoroso, tomaremos la Buena Nueva de Cristo a lugares donde no se conoce y tal vez no sea bienvenida. Si no nos estamos encontrando con algunos “que no nos conocen” (que no entienden por qué nuestra fe es tan importante
para nosotros), es muy probable que sea porque no somos testigos de nuestra fe con la dedicación y perseverancia que debemos.
Por ejemplo, todo lo que necesitamos es ver a Pedro y a Juan en los Hechos de los Apóstoles, quienes no tenían ni oro ni plata,
sino que actuaron como buenos hijos de un Dios amoroso, y en nombre del Hijo de Dios, curaron al hombre, aunque eso les costó
aguantar más sufrimiento. Ese es, sin embargo, nuestro llamado, como miembros del rebaño del Buen Pastor sufrido y resucitado.
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Sisters of the Immaculate ConcepƟon
Sr. Isabel Lopez de Dicas llo, R.C.M.
Sr. Monica Mar nez, R.C.M.
Sr. Olvido Galiana, R.C.M.
PARISH STAFF
299-4270
Director of Religious Educa on
[email protected]
Director of Liturgy and Music
[email protected]
Director of Business Opera ons
[email protected]
Coordinator of Parish Opera ons
[email protected]
Administra ve Asst., Religious Educa on [email protected]
Sister Martha Arteaga, MEMI Coordinator of Hispanic Ministries
[email protected]
Karen Mentlewski
Elaine Bauer
Pa Young
Jacqui Ramirez
Lidia Rivera
313-2032
307-4216
ext. 103
ext. 104
326-7198
930-8295
MINISTRIES
Liturgical
Altar Servers
Eucharis c Ministry
Lectors
Music
Ushers/Greeters
Mark and Dee Schultz
Greg Lucas
Deacon Gary Stevens
Elaine Bauer
Parish Office
559-291-4546
559-351-9230
559-299-4270
559-307-4216
559-299-4270
Maureen Barile
Irene Aparicio
Miguel/Martha Herrera
Veronica Fortunato
Linda Garcia
Roxanna Stevens
Marty and Denise Ouelle e
Dave & Sylvia Langton
Lupe & Maria Arredondo
Case Maas
559-291-7970
559-291-4966
559-341-8733
559-917-7106
559-392-2119
559-298-5443
559-323-8215
559-324-7149
559-935-1424
559-260-1056
[email protected]
Parish Ministries
Bereavement Ministry
Encuentro Matrimonial
Natural Family Planning
Raphael Health Ministry
Retrouvaille
Retrouvaille en Español
St. Martha’s Pantry
www.HelpOurMarriage.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
PARISH GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Boy Scouts (Boys Ages 11-18)
Brownies/Girl Scouts
Catholic Daughters
Cub Scouts (Boys Grades 1-5)
Cursillos
Grupo de Oración
Italian Catholic Federa on
Journey Youth Group
Knights of Columbus
Korean Community Liaison
Men’s Fellowship
Mom’s Group
Open Door Prayer Group
Our Lady’s Guild
Perpetual Helpers
Silver Foxes
Sociedad Guadalupana
The Legion of Mary
The Workshop
Robert Hillis
Jennifer Summers
Kim Cochran
559-392-0149
559-285-6336
559-288-9635
Pablo Garcia
Petra Garcia
Maria Torres
Tina Torres
Jessie Budd
Erin Wink
Mike Tillinghast, Grand Knight
Bob Yoon
Bart Devlin
Nhuha Dizon
Mary Pat Larralde
Virginia Corpus
Fred Borjas
Dorothy S ers
Veronica Roebuck
Angelo and LeAnne Lavagnino
Consuelo Gallegos
Barbara Gray
Madeline Conatser
831-682-0394
559-341-6719
559-314-5146
559-240-6724
559-930-8043
559-977-6616
559-243-6404
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.olph-pack4.org
[email protected]
559-323-7387 or 559-696-8031
559-325-9281
[email protected]
559-325-1998
559-392-0899
559-994-8828
a [email protected]
559-292-9533
dorothys ers@a .net
559-229-3345
559-298-3625
angelolavagnino@a .net
559-593-0378
[email protected]
559-349-9434
Barbara@tylerconstruc on.net
559-297-0149