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The Ascension of the Lord
Taste and
see the
goodness
of the Lord.
— Psalm 34
14 June
2015in Ordinary Time
19th
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]
09 AUGUST 2015  19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
In our readings this week, we continue the Eucharistic meditation
from John’s gospel. Last week Jesus called his audience to be
open to the gift of faith that will enable them to appreciate the
Eucharistic mystery. In today’s Gospel, John 6:41-51, he explains
further what this faith implies. Understanding that this passage is a
meditative recollection of what Jesus had done for us, we are able to
share in the outlook of the community in which this gospel was written.
This passage echoes many of the themes that were fundamental to
the faith of that community. John’s gospel begins with a declaration
of faith in the Incarnation: “And the Word became flesh” (John 1:14).
This momentous truth is constantly reaffirmed in the writings of this
community. Jesus is confronted, in our passage, by the complaints of
those who find it hard to accept: “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph?
Do we not know his father and mother? Then how can he say, ‘I have
come down from heaven’” (John 6:42)? The faith to which Jesus calls
us, however, is not an embarrassing burden. It is a blessing that
comes to us from the depths of the divine generosity and freedom –
we are drawn by the Father, setting out on a journey which leads to
eternal life in God.
The Father and the Son share in all things, and so he declares that
faith is also his gift, a gift that will be ours when we come to him – we
must live in his company as his first disciples did. For Christian faith,
Jesus is the revelation of the Father – he has truly come from God,
and has seen the Father – an echo of the memorable words of the
gospel’s opening: “No one has ever seen God. The only Son, God,
who is at the Father’s side, has revealed him” (John 1:18). Those who
live by the faith Jesus is offering share in the divine wisdom itself; they
hear the teaching of the Father and learn from it. Knowledge in the
Scriptures, and in the outlook of the community of John’s gospel, has
a rich and profound meaning; it is personal and life-giving, far more
than the gaining of information. Referring to the manna – symbol of
God’s caring for the people of the Exodus – Jesus reminds his listeners
that the time of foreshadowing has ended. The faith Jesus offers
recognizes that all the promises that sustained Israel’s faith are being
fulfilled: “I am the living bread come down from heaven” (John 6:51).
Jesus has prepared his listeners for his announcing of the Eucharistic
mystery. Through this mystery he will be nourishing bread for the
world, not in metaphor only, but in reality: “The bread that I shall give
is my flesh for the life of the world” (John 6:51).
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.
09 AUGUST 2015  19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“He prayed for death saying:
‘This is enough, O LORD! Take my
life, for I am no better than my
fathers.’ " (1 Kings 19:4b)
I don’t know if I ever actually got
any sleep last night. I do know that
I am up way too early, although it is
nice and quiet. I have been fussing
over a little hiccup that came up
during the installation of our
replacement air conditioners. I have
been thinking a lot too about an
acquaintance of mine. I mentioned
Mit in this column a couple of
months ago when he stopped by to
announce to the staff that he was
engaged to be married. Mit used to
be a regular visitor until he moved
into a new group home across
town. I remember that he was
“dressed to the nines” and was so
excited. He could not stop talking
about how blessed he was.
Mit visited us again. It was
instantly obvious that he was hurting.
He explained that his marriage
plans were cancelled. Like so many
times before, your front desk staff
was extraordinary to watch and
listen to as they ministered to our
crestfallen guest. The only
consolation that I could offer was a
rosary - the same hope that I had
clung to when my heart was broken
for the first time many years ago.
The readings this weekend
speak of despair, hope and eternal
life. St. Paul admonishes us to “be
imitators of God, as beloved
children, and live in love.” We know
all too well that this is easy to say
and difficult to do, especially when
the world seems to be crashing in
around us! I am so grateful to be in
this community of believers who put
into practice what St. Paul teaches.
The problems that I face at the
moment seem so trivial compared
to a “broken heart” and the crosses
that so many others carry. I’m
planning to pray my rosary for Mit
and for you on my ride into work this
morning. Please join me if you can.
Deacon Steve
PS. Our collection two weekends
ago totaled $28,950. Last weekend
you gave back to Our Lord 32,269.
Thank you for your generosity!
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funeral services that follow the Order of Christian
Funerals guidelines of the Catholic Church,
whether you’re making final arrangements for a
loved one or making advance arrangements for
yourself, planning with All Souls Mortuary is a
smart choice. We’re dedicated to providing families with personal care consistent
with the values, traditions and principles of the Catholic Church. We're here to
help on August 8th and 9th after all masses to answer any questions you may
have, or call us at (562) 424-8601.
MONDAY
H.O.P.E. BUSINESS MEETING: 7:00 p.m. in the Education Building. All are
welcome! Come find out more about H.O.P.E.
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.
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 week at 9:45 a.m. (after the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena ) in the
Crying Room.
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 562-296-5584.
THURSDAY
BIBLE SHARING: 9:30 -10:30 a.m. We will be reading and sharing on the
upcoming weekend’s scripture readings. August 13 and 20 we will meet in the
Education Building. All are welcome. For more information please call Frank at
714-952-2420 or Fred at 714-606-5561.
PARISH MONTHLY ADORATION begins this morning following the 8:30 a.m.
Mass and continues throughout the day and night, ending tomorrow morning
before the 6:30 Mass. All parishioners are encouraged to come for any prayer time.
FRIDAY
HOPE FOOD BAGGING HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR TODAY.
LEGION OF MARY: 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Youth Faith Formation office. For more
information please call Grace at 714-742-0960.
PENANCE: 6:00 p.m. in English and Spanish.
SATURDAY
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY IS NOT A HOLY
DAY OF OBLIGATION THIS YEAR.
H.O.P.E. FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Volunteer help is needed to distribute food to
registered recipients. Meet at the convent garage at 8:00 a.m.
LEGION OF MARY: All our Auxiliary (praying) members are invited to a "gratitude
lunch" in the Education Building at 12:30 p.m. For more information please call
Grace at 714-742-0960.
PENANCE: 3:30 p.m. in English and Spanish.
09 AUGUST 2015  19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JULY 30 - AUGUST 21
2015 STUFF THE BUS
Join YOUTH MINISTRY in this SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE.
All donations of school supplies will benefit K-12 students in
Anaheim and Stanton. Please drop off your donations in
the vestibule of the church. Need more information? Call
Laura at 714-826-0460.
SUNDAYS, AUGUST 16 AND 23
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7:00 am to 11:00 am at the Parish Hall
Prices are $7 per adult, $4 per child and $15 per family.
Proceeds will benefit the Intellectually Disabled.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
FILIPINO APPRECIATION DAY
6038 Ball Rd, Buena Park
in the Ralphs Center at Ball and Valley View
Join us each Thursday in
August for beer and a talk
Aug 13 at 7:00 pm
Called to Holiness - Charise Casiano
Aug 20 at 7:00 pm
Be Bold...speak His name - Katherine Coolidge
Aug 27 at 7:00 pm
What is Worship? - Tony Medeiros
**Arrive early for food and drinks**
Hebrews 10:24-25 - We must consider how to
rouse one another to love and good works.
We should not stay away from our assembly,
as is the custom of some, but encourage one
another, and this all the more as you see the day
drawing near.
1:00-4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
Mark your calendar. For the first time, the Filipino Catholic
Federation is hosting a Filipino Appreciation Day. It will be
a family affair. There will be games for the kids and adults,
dancing and karaoke. This is potluck, please bring your
favorite main dish. FCF Curia will provide the drinks and
dessert. For more information call Cora Arevalo at
562-240-7872 or Terry Arenz at 562-924-5335. Hope to
see you all. It will be a lot of fun.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
7:00 p.m. in the Hall conference room
If you have experienced loss and are in need of
non-judgmental, caring support, please join us on the third
Monday of each month.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
A CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING
7:30 p.m. in classroom 6
Father Johnny D'Cruz, who is visiting from India, will be our
guest speaker. The topic is "Suffering". All are welcome.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 21-23
FAUSTINA: MESSENGER OF DIVINE MERCY
Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at 12:00 p.m.
Freed Theatre, Christ Cathedral
Experience firsthand the life and message of Saint Faustina
whose personal encounters with Jesus have inspired a
worldwide devotion to Christ’s Divine Mercy. This drama
brings audiences a riveting modern story that makes Divine
Mercy remarkably relevant and urgent for our world today.
The program is filled with all the elements of professional
theater, runs 90 minutes, and is suitable for ages 13 and
up. Admission is $20. For tickets/additional information,
contact the Diocese of Orange at (714) 282-3045 or visit
www.christcathedralcalifornia.org. More information on
Christ Cathedral Drama Series is available at
www.ccdramaseries.com.
09 AUGUST 2015  19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
CAN YOU HELP OUR MINISTERS AT THE CARE CENTERS?
Providing comfort, Eucharist, spirituality & compassion to the infirmed at the Care Facilities.
Our parish serves five care centers (three in Buena Park, one in Anaheim and one in
La Palma) bringing God’s love to those who reside there.
Communion services are held each week on different days by teams of Health
Ministry members. These ministers also assist the priests when they come to celebrate
Mass monthly at each Care Centers and help with singing songs during services.
We are always in need of help to serve and visit the infirmed and to assist our clergy
as they reach out to comfort and bring the love of God to them.
Grace
and Ken Francis have been volunteering at the Care Centers for 21 years and
CARE CENTER LEADwould gladly welcome any assistance you could offer.
Please prayerfully consider joining our wonderful, dedicated Care Center Ministers
and be ready to receive many blessings for your time and effort.
For further information please call Grace at 714-742-0960
or Sr. Rita O’Connell, Health Ministry Director at 714-826-0760.
CARE CENTERS
ANAHEIM TERRACE
1411 Knott Ave.,
Buena Park
KNOTT AVENUE MANOR
9011 Knott Ave.,
Buena Park
KNOTT AVENUE CARE CENTER
9021 Knott Ave.,
Buena Park
KARLTON CARE CENTER
3815 Ball Road,
Anaheim
SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING
5321 La Palma Ave.,
La Palma
09 AUGUST 2015  19TH 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.
YEAR I CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION: If you are
registered for Year I of the Confirmation process, you and
your parent should attend the meeting on Monday,
August 31st at 7pm. If you are not yet registered, please
call the youth Ministry Office at 714-826-0460.
REFLECTION
Think about the most discouraged you’ve ever been. Did
you just want to give up? Sometimes discouragement is
just a bad day and we can try again tomorrow. But
sometimes it’s more serious. In the First Reading, the
prophet Elijah is in such a state of despair that he prays
for death. Instead, God sends angels with food to
strengthen him. Elijah recovers his strength and his
service to God continues. Though we may not see too
many angels these days, God does send help to us
when we are discouraged. Sometimes it’s in the form of
a friend or family member who knows us well enough to
know that we’re not OK. It might be a counselor or doctor
who sees what’s going on and gets us the care we need.
Sometimes we are the help that God sends to someone
else in need. If you are experiencing depression, having
thoughts of death, or feeling like you want to hurt
yourself, reach out! There are people all around you who
want things to be better for you and can help make that
happen!
JOURNALING QUESTIONS
Have you ever wanted to give up? What stopped you?
What things in your life do you tend to get the most
discouraged about? Are there effective ways you have
found to help handle those situations or feelings?
When have you been called to help someone in need?
What advice would you give to someone who was
feeling suicidal? Which adults in your life do you think
would be the most helpful if you or a friend needed
them? Was there ever a time when you felt God sent
you help when you needed it?
God’s Word, Your World! © 2014 Archdiocese of Chicago:
Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved. Written by
Nora Bradbury-Haehl. 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.
09 AUGUST 2015  19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
St. Irenaeus Parish School
learning, believing, and serving…together
ST. IRENAEUS ALUMNUS SHINES
Adam May graduated from Servite High School this year.
He will be attending Sonoma State College in the fall,
majoring in Computer Science. He was also accepted to
Northern Arizona University and Cal State University Long
Beach. He will have four years perfect attendance in high
school, for a grand total of 12 years perfect attendance!
Adam received a scholarship from the UFCW Trust Fund.
This year he also earned his Eagle rank in scouts. In the
Orange County Academic Decathlon he won several
medals, 1st place in Math, 3rd place in Economics, and
5th place in Social Science. We wish Adam the best of
luck at Sonoma!
SCHOOL OFFICE IS NOW OPEN
Our school office is now open daily from 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. We are still accepting applications for the 20152016 school year in grades Kindergarten through Eighth
grade. You are welcome to stop by and pick up an
application. If you have any questions please give us a
call at 714-827-4500.
DENNIS UNIFORM ON CAMPUS
School families, Dennis Uniform will be on campus this
Wednesday, August 12th from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the
Parish Hall. Come take advantage of the convenience of
having Dennis right here at our school.
09 AUGUST 2015  19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Have you been baptized but have never received communion?
Have you thought about becoming Catholic?
Maybe you have questions like...
Does God really know me? How can I know Him? What is Faith?
Would you like to find out more about baptism or adults? What is RCIA?
We invite you to Ask Questions and Get Answers!
If YOU or someone you know have questions about
becoming Catholic, or just want to know more,
join us each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in the Education Bldg.
Or contact Rebecca Soto
at 714.826.0760 or [email protected]
09 AUGUST 2015  19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TO PRAY FOR THE SICK
PARA PEDÍR POR LOS ENFERMOS
Estela Aguirre  Margaret Akong  Kevin Allan
Rick Anderson  Elaine Asbury  Nancy Barajas
Ed Chandler  Anne Cortes  Delores DeGuzman
Graziella DeLuca  Adelina Duran  Joanne Estes
Gertrude Garcia  Lourdes Granda  Lorenzo Griarte
Mary Hall  Carol Huff  Theresa Kholoma
Martin Kirk  Juanita Macias  Nathan Manier
Steve McCoy  Michael Mezzacappa  Richard Murray
Leonard Munoz  Romeo Ninofranco  Pete Palacpac
Bobbie Pritchard  Nick Rabanera  Mary Ritenhour
Rose Ritenhour  Luisito Salvador  Virginia Smith
Michael Sysak  Alex Terrazat  Migdalia Tomeu
Jerard VanDieren  Teiya VanMeter  Joseph Vicente
Lydia Vizcarrondo  Pauline Vonderharr  Bertie Yerga
ST. IRENAEUS PARISH SCHOOL RECEIVES
FULL ACCREDITATION
St. Irenaeus Parish School recently received formal
notification that we were granted a full six year term of
accreditation from both the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic
Educational Association (WCEA). This affirms the
wonderful work that has been done and continues at our
school. Thank you to all of the parishioners, priests, staff,
parents, faculty, and students who were part of this two
year accreditation process. This is another confirmation
that St. Irenaeus Parish School provides the highest level
of academic and spiritual formation for our children.
We Remember Our Deceased
Psalm 127 II 3 “Children too are a gift from
the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward.”
Please encourage your legislatures to DEFUND
PLANNED PARENTHOOD. Contact your senators
and assemblyman/assemblywoman and let them know
you would like to have Planned Parenthood defunded. It’s
easy and it takes just a few minutes of your time. If you
are not sure who represents you please go to http:/
findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/. You can call or email
them. If you haven’t seen the horrific videos, we recommend you Google The Center for Medical Progress and
click on Investigative footage. Now is the TIME dear
friends to end our taxpayer money going to Planned
Parenthood…$500 million a year! The nonchalant and
matter of fact attitude of the doctors is deplorable in
regards to harvesting and selling organs of aborted babies.
July 28th Women Betrayed Rally held outside of
Planned Parenthood in Orange. This tremendous and
powerful protest, sponsored by the Diocese of Orange,
had several inspirational women speakers and was
attended by several Respect Life Ministry members. The
crowd was amazing!
Saturday, August 22nd at 9 AM a National Day of
Protest outside of Planned Parenthood centers will take
place simultaneously across the nation to expose the
barbaric practice of harvesting and selling baby body
parts. For more information and pictures on the above
events, please visit us on Facebook at Respect Life
Ministry St. Irenaeus and like our page.
September 2 at 7:30 PM Evening program talk with
Norma Aala
Noreen Beardsley
Antonio Chua
Andrea Cochrum
Sam Cuevas
Tom McNamara
Jeffery Machingo
Fabiola Macauling Maua
Br. James Curran, LBSF
I
Angeles Domontay
am the
Maria De Jesus Enciso Resurrection
Felicitas Evangelista and the Life.
Fr. Anthony Gonsalves OFM
Alec Humbach
Harry Gillispie
Sylvia Imperial
Maria Nguyen Thi Loc
George Lovelace
Virginia Lovelace
The one
Who
believes in
Me will
never die.
—John 11:25
Gloria Nelson
Merlinda Olaes
Pinie Padrinas
Florentina Pineda
Verne Schuster
Doris Shaha
Fr. John Sheehan
Mariano Siapno
Colleen Tedesco
Pete Tiangco
Cecilia Villareal
James Ward
Abbey Johnson (former director of Planned
Parenthood) . This event will take place at Christ
Cathedral in the Cultural Center.
September 23-November 1 40 Days for Life Fall
Campaign. We will carpool from St. Irenaeus on
Wednesday following the 8:30 AM Mass. Please join us
in prayer on the sidewalk.
CASH 4 SHOOZ –Respect Life Ministry’s 4th annual
fundraiser will be on the patio for three weekends in
September—September 12/13, 19/20 and 26/27. All you
have to do is clean out your closet or garage and donate
unwanted new/gently used pairs of shoes. Your donations
will be used again in developing countries, and help with
RLM’s goals and works of supporting pregnancy shelters
and their moms who choose life and their babies.
09 AUGUST 2015  19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
En nuestras lecturas de esta semana, continuamos la meditación
Eucarística del evangelio de Juan. La semana pasada, Jesús sugirió a
su audiencia a estar abiertos al don de la fe la cual, les permitiría apreciar el
misterio Eucarístico. En el Evangelio de hoy, Juan 6: 41-51, explica además
lo que implica esta fe. Entendiendo que este pasaje es un recuerdo meditativo
de lo que Jesús ha hecho por nosotros, estamos en condiciones de participar
en las posibilidades de la comunidad para la cual se escribió este evangelio.
Este pasaje hace eco a muchos de los temas que eran fundamentales para la
fe de esa comunidad. El evangelio de Juan comienza con una declaración de
fe en la Encarnación: "Y el Verbo se hizo carne" (Juan 1:14). Esta verdad
trascendental se reafirma constantemente en los escritos de esta comunidad.
Jesús se enfrenta, en nuestro pasaje, con las quejas de aquellos quienes lo
encuentran difícil de aceptar: "¿No es éste Jesús, el hijo de José? ¿No
conocemos a su padre ya su madre? Entonces ¿cómo puede decir: "Yo he
descendido del cielo" (Juan 6:42)? La fe a la cual Jesús nos llama, sin
embargo, no es una carga embarazosa. Es una bendición que nos llega desde
las profundidades de la generosidad y de la libertad divina - nos sentimos
atraídos hacia el Padre, al emprender un viaje que nos lleva a la vida eterna
en Dios.
El Padre y el Hijo comparten todas las cosas y así El declara que la fe es
también su regalo, un regalo que será nuestra cuando lleguemos a El tenemos que vivir en su compañía como lo hicieron sus primeros discípulos.
Para la fe cristiana, Jesús es la revelación del Padre - quien realmente ha
venido de Dios, y quien ha visto al Padre - un eco memorable de las palabras
de apertura del Evangelio: "Nadie ha visto a Dios jamás. Pero Dios-Hijo
único, el que está en el seno del Padre, nos lo dio a conocer" (Juan 1:18).
A los que viven por la fe, Jesús está ofreciendo participación en la propia
sabiduría divina; ellos escuchan las enseñanzas del Padre y aprenden de
ellas. El conocimiento en las Escrituras y en las perspectivas de la
comunidad del evangelio de Juan, tiene un significado rico y profundo; es
personal y vivificante, mucho más que la obtención de información. En
referencia al maná - símbolo del cuidado de Dios para su pueblo durante
el Éxodo - Jesús recuerda a sus oyentes que el momento de los presagios
ha terminado. La fe que Jesús ofrece reconoce que todas las promesas que
sostuvieron la fe de Israel, se están cumpliendo: "Yo soy el pan vivo bajado
del cielo" (Juan 06:51).
Jesús ha preparado a sus oyentes por medio de anunciar el misterio eucarístico. A través de este misterio que va a ser pan nutritivo para el mundo, no
solamente en lenguaje simbólico, sino en la realidad: "El pan que yo daré es
mi carne para la vida del mundo" (Juan 06:51).
Con mis oraciones en Cristo,
Padre Patricio
¿QUÉ SON LAS
JACULATORIAS?
Las Jaculatorias con oraciones
breves, en forma de frases
sencillas, que dirigimos a Dios
en medio de las actividades
cotidianas, poniendo la fuerza
de nuestra Fe y todo el afecto
de nuestro corazón al
pronunciarlas.
Algunos ejemplos:
“Señor, tú lo sabes todo, tu
bien sabes que te amo”
“El Señor es mi Pastor, nada
me falta”
“Estoy en tus manos. Hágase
tu voluntad”
“Tú eres mi Roca y mi
salvación”
“Espíritu Santo ilumíname”
“Señor, que vea”
“Señor aumenta mi fe”
“Santa Maria de Guadalupe,
ruega por nosotros”
“Virgen Maria, soy todo tuyo”
“Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, en
ti confió”
“Señor mío y Dios mío”
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.