Holy Family Catholic Church PARROQUIA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA 5315 Tieton Dr. Yakima, WA 98908 509-966-0830 Fax: 509-965-1742 [email protected] www.holyfamilyyakima.org Masses Saturday 5:00 PM (Vigil Mass) Sunday 7:00 AM Parish Office: Hours: 9:00 am-Noon & 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Rev. César Vega-Mendoza Pastor Rev. Michael Brzezowski Parochial Vicar Mr. John Cornell Deacon Mr. James Kramper Deacon Rev. Thomas Lane In Residence V. Rev. Michael Ibach J.C.L. Affiliate Priest Pastoral Assistants: Liturgy Mary Smith 966-0830 Youth Ministry Liz Henry 965-3471 Children’s Education: (3yrs-8th Grade) Rose Meyer 966-0788 Adult Faith Formation: Amy Baumgardner 966-5344 Office Manager & Facilities Rental: Jaci Holzer 966-0830 Executive Assistant to the Pastor Dolores Nesta 966-0830 9:00 AM 11:00 AM (Bilingual) 6:30 PM Latin Mass 1:30 PM (2nd Sunday of the Month) Weekdays In the Chapel 7:00 AM & 12:15 PM Saturday 8:15 AM Reconciliation Every Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM Other times by Appointment Second Sunday of Easter — April 3rd, 2015 Dear Parish Family, The second Sunday of Easter is by tradition Sunday of Divine Mercy. This year the Second Sunday of Easter takes a special significance in the context of the Jubilee Year that Pope Francis has declared and by now we are very familiar with. I would like to reflect with you on the Divine Mercy Tradition and how Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, a religious sister of the Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy who lived in Poland during the 1930s and canonized by Saint John Paul II in 2000, made it her mission to bring the message of mercy to the whole world. Saint John Paul II made her not only the "first saint of the new millennium” but acknowledged as "the great apostle of Divine Mercy in our time." What is Divine Mercy, the tradition and its message, we might first ask? God is merciful, that is the central part of the message. He is Love itself poured out for us, and He wants no one to escape that merciful love. The message is that God wants us to turn to him with trust and repentance. This turning with trust to Him who is Mercy itself is the only source of peace for all. Turning to and imploring God’s mercy is the answer to the troubled world. How do we respond individually to this Divine Mercy? The personal response of every individual to God’s Mercy is Trust and Conversion. What God most wants of us is to turn to Him with trust. And the first act of trust is: receive His mercy. To trust God is to rely on Him who is mercy itself. The Lord wants us to live with trust in Him in all circumstances. We trust Him because He is God, and He loves us and cares for us. His mercy is always available to us no matter what we have done or what state we are in, even if our sins are as black as night, and we are filled with fears and anxieties. “The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to my mercy” (Diary 723). But there is more we can do. As Catholics, as Christians, we can go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and be reconciled to God and to man. The Lord wants us to live reconciled with Him and one another. How do we respond with mercy toward others? Not only are we to receive his mercy, but we are to use it, by being merciful to others (Lk 6:36) by our actions, by our words, and by our prayers; in other words, by practicing the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Corporal Works of Mercy are: feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering travelers, comforting prisoners, visiting the sick, and burying the dead. The Spiritual Works of Mercy are teaching the ignorant, praying for the living and dead, correcting the sinner, counseling those in doubt, consoling the sorrowful, bearing wrongs patiently, and forgiving wrongs willingly. In the context of the devotion to the Divine Mercy, tradition holds it that Our Lord not only taught St. Faustina the fundamentals of trust, and of mercy to others, but He also revealed special ways to live out the response to His mercy. These we call the devotion to The Divine Mercy. The word “devotion” means fulfilling our vows. It is a commitment of our lives to the Lord who is Mercy itself. By giving our lives to The Divine Mercy – Jesus Christ Himself – we become instruments of His mercy to others, and so we can live out the command of the Lord: “Be merciful even as your Father is merciful”(Lk 6:36). Through Sister Faustina, Our Lord gave us special means of drawing on His mercy: an Image of The Divine Mercy, a Feast of Mercy (celebrated the Sunday following Easter), a novena, and prayer at the 3:00 o’clock hour – the hour of His death. These are special and are in addition to the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation that have been given to the Church. In his revelations to St. Faustina, Jesus asked for special, daily remembrance at 3 o’clock, the very hour He died for us on the cross: “At three o’clock, implore My mercy, especially for sinners; and if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion, particularly in My abandonment at the moment of agony: this is the hour of great mercy for the whole world. I will allow you to enter into My mortal sorrow. In this hour, I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion” (Diary 1320). At 3 o’clock we can pray: “O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You” (Diary 84). The essence of the message and the devotion to the Divine Mercy is TRUST AND MERCY. “Jesus, I trust in You!” Please join us this Sunday April 3rd at 3 o’clock to pray all together the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the Main Church. Easter Greetings and Blessings, Fr. César Vega-Mendoza Pastor. 1 Second Sunday of Easter — April 3rd, 2015 I SEND YOU Reading 1 Reflection Acts 5:12-16 During the Easter season, the first reading each Sunday is taken from the Acts of the Apostles. This book of the New Testament is like no other. It gives us a beautiful description of the early Church community as it grew. Filled with the Spirit of the rise Christ, the disciples brought the healing love of Jesus to those in need. In doing this, they carried on his mission. Reading 2 Reflection Revelations 1:19-11a, 12-13, 17-19 Today’s reading sounds a little different, doesn’t it? It is filled with special symbols that were used to bring hope to the early Christians during a time of persecution. When we hear the words of the reading, we are filled with the hope of Easter, too. Jesus tells us, “Do not be afraid.” Christ has conquered death. He is truly “the one who lives” forever. Gospel Reflection John 20:19-31 John’s account of the first Easter night is filled with drama. Jesus appears through locked doors and gives his disciples his peace. He gives them the gift of the Holy Spirit and communicates God’s power of forgiveness. Thomas, who misses out on his experience of Jesus, refuses to believe unless he can tough Jesus’ wounds. A week later he has a chance to do just that! Thomas exclaims, “My Lord and my God!” And Jesus tells us how “blest” are we who have believed in his resurrection without having seen his risen body. SEMINARIANS! Bishop Tyson has encouraged us to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Edgar Rene Estrada is studying at Mount Angel Seminary. Please keep him and those who are considering vocations in your prayers. READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK Second Sunday of Easter April 3rd, 2016 1st Reading: Acts 5:12-16 2nd Reading: Revelations 1:911a, 12-13, 17-19 Gospel: John 20:19-31 MAGNIFICAT Formation School of Faith, Leadership and Lay Ministry April 16th Mary & the Saints Rev. Michael Brzezowski Christology Bishop Joseph Tyson Anthropology Jeff Thompson 9:00 am—1:00 pm Pastoral Center in Yakima 5301-A Tieton Drive 2 Discussion Questions for Reading 1 Just like the early Church, we are called to carry on the mission of Jesus. We can do this only when we grow in the knowledge and experience of the risen Christ in our lives. How can you use the Easter season to do this? For those newly baptized or received into the Church, Eastertime is the time of mystagogia. This means “learning about the mysteries” of our faith. Pray for the new members of the Church, that they may grow into strong branches on the vine of Christ. How can you learn more about your faith during this Easter season? Discussion Questions for Reading 2 We all know what an action hero with special powers in a movie or a TV show looks lie. Often he wars special clothes, like a cape or special armor. Laser beams dart from his eyes. Special shoes or boots help him to fly. Reread the passage from John. What in the description of Jesus - - his voice, his clothing, his surroundings - - tells us that he is a very special person? You might like to ask someone to read this passage again slowly. Then draw the seven gold lampstands with Jesus standing among them. Try to capture the richness of this scene. What is the difference between this image and the image we see in a crucifix? Why do we need both images to understand who Jesus is? What is the difference between Jesus and an imaginary action hero? Pray together: Lord Jesus Christ, be the First and the Last and the One who is my life. Give me the courage to proclaim you. Help me to overcome my fears by knowing you are with me each moment of the day and night. Amen. Discussion Questions for Gospel Thomas is remembered in the Church as “doubting Thomas.” Yet, Jesus respected his doubts, and answered them in a beautiful way. Thomas did not keep his doubts to himself. He shared them whit the community and with Jesus. What can you do when you have a doubt or a question about something? Thomas’ response to Jesus is a beautiful prayer of faith and praise: “My Lord and my God!” Pray this prayer the next time you receive holy communion. Remember that your Lord and God is with you. What are some other ways you can pray this prayer? Copyright© by William H. Sadlier, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Discovering hope and joy in the Catholic faith. April 2016 Holy Family Catholic Church Rev. César Vega M., Pastor How will you fill your God-shaped hole? St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Born in Burgundy, France, St. Madeleine Sophie received a rigorous education from her older brother Louis. She loved to learn and grew up to be an excellent teacher. With the help of Father Varin, she founded the Society of the Sacred Heart, which was dedicated to educating young women. She took her final vows in 1802. In 1826, her society received formal papal approval. She spent the rest of her life founding schools to teach children. Seeing with new eyes It’s easy to be nice to people who are nice to you or who are considered “respectable” company. Don’t be fooled by outward appearances, though. Everything done to our brothers and sisters Jesus counts as done to him. When you see someone you want to avoid, remember he or she is Christ in disguise and act accordingly. “Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels” (Hebrews 13:2). © Copyright 2016 Success Publishing & Media, LLC St. Augustine wrote, “You have made us for yourself and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee,” (Confessions, Saint Augustine). Humans are created with a longing for something infinitely good, true, and beautiful - God. If we try to fill that longing with things that are not God, we are unsatisfied. Make room. We pursue money, friends, power, or possessions, thinking that we will be happy if we accumulate enough. The problem is that earthly rewards don’t last and distract us from what does. King Solomon could have chosen all the riches, esteem, and power in the world but rejected them because they would distract him from God. Value what lasts. “For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God” (Romans 8:7). Pleasure makes us feel good in the moment but fades so we need more to feel good. Worse, pursuit of pleasure can lead to sin. Pleasure is not happiness. Happiness results when God shares himself with us and we draw close to him. Grow in love. Having received the gift of divine life, we must give it to others. "Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another" (1 John 4:11). When we share God's life and love, we grow in that very life and love. Why do Catholics bless themselves with holy water? The practice of blessing oneself with holy water harkens back to the washing rituals of the Old Testament Jews, who had to bathe before entering the temple. Today, when we bless ourselves with holy water, it brings to mind our own baptism. It was at our baptism that our souls were washed clean of original sin and we were officially made members of the Church. We also received the gift of faith. In blessing ourselves, we renew our baptismal promise. April 2016 Page 2 Glance toward Heaven throughout the day St. Therese of Lisieux confided that, "For me prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look towards Heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." Adding short, heartfelt prayers to our activities can keep us looking toward Heaven throughout the day: The Jesus Prayer – “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Try repeating it 100 times a day. “Teach me, O Lord, to do your will, for you are my God.” Say this when beginning a chore, task, or project. “May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.” A prayer for the souls in Purgatory. “Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like yours.” Pray this for humility and love. “Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.” She is always willing to help. “Thy will be done.” It’s what Jesus said. John 13:31-33a, 34-35, Love one another The Last Supper was a confusing night for the Apostles. Although Jesus talked of his glory soon to come, they didn’t yet understand Jesus’ glory involved great suffering. Jesus prepared them by giving them an important command that would help: “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you should also love one another” (John 13:34). This is carefully worded by Our Lord. Jesus wanted his followers to be clear this love is not a warm and fuzzy feeling. The love we are to have for each other is to be as sacrificial as the love he demonstrated throughout his life and on the Cross, when he gave his life for us. Also important is the second part of this command. “This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Jesus intended for Christians to stand out in the world by behaving differently than non-believers. He is no longer visible on Earth with us, so he left us to be his hands and his heart to those around us. April 3 – Divine Mercy Sunday. In 1931, Jesus appeared to St. Faustina and asked that the Sunday after Easter become the “Feast of Mercy.” Jesus promised that anyone who honors him as the King of Mercy and prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy—the prayer he gave to St. Faustina—will receive special graces and great mercy. April 4 – The Annunciation (first century). The angel Gabriel visited the Blessed Virgin Mary with the extraordinary news of her role as the mother of God. Even at her young age, she had complete confidence in God’s grace and trusted in his wisdom. “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). April 11 - St. Stanislaus (1079). As Bishop of Krakow in 1072, St. Stanislaus attempted to reform the violent and depraved king of Poland, Boleslaus II. When his efforts failed, he excommunicated the king. In retaliation, Boleslaus murdered the saint. He was canonized in 1253. What is Heaven like? Heaven is our true home. Jesus said, “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?” (John 14:2). “Those who die in God’s grace and friendship and are perfectly purified live forever with Christ... Heaven is the ultimate end and fulfillment of the deepest human longings, the state of supreme, definitive happiness” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No.1023, 1024). To give you some idea of what Heaven is like, think of the people you love and the happy times you enjoy here and now on earth. Those things are glimpses of the joy we will experience in Heaven, which is an eternal moment of love. In Heaven, there is no suffering or sorrow. “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, (for) the old order has passed away” (Revelation 21:4). Finally, in Heaven we will see God face-to-face. To provide practical ideas that promote faithful Catholic living. Success Publishing & Media, LLC Publishers of Growing in Faith™ and Partners in Faith™ (540)662-7844 (540)662-7847 fax http://www.growinginfaith.com (Unless noted Bible quotes and references are from the Revised Standard Version and the New American Bible) © Copyright 2016 Success Publishing & Media, LLC Descubriendo esperanza y gozo en la fe católica. Abril de 2016 Holy Family Catholic Church Rev. César Vega M., Pastor ¿Cómo llenará el hueco de Dios? Santa Magdalena Sofía Barat Nacida en Borgoña, Francia, santa Magdalena Sofía fue rigurosamente educada por su hermano Luis. Le encantaba aprender y se convirtió en una maestra extraordinaria. Con la ayuda del padre Varín fundó la Congregación del Sagrado Corazón que se dedicó a la educación de las jóvenes. Tomó los votos solemnes en 1802. En 1826 la congregación recibió el visto bueno formal del papado. Pasó el resto de su vida fundando escuelas para educar a los niños. Ver con ojos nuevos Es fácil ser amables con los que son amables con nosotros o con quienes creemos que son compañía “respetable”. Pero no se deje engañar por las apariencias. Todo lo que hacemos por nuestros hermanos y hermanas Jesús lo siente como algo que le hacemos a él. Cuando vea a alguien que quiere evitar, recuerde que esa persona es Cristo disfrazado y actúe en consecuencia. “No olviden la hospitalidad; gracias a ella, algunos, sin saberlo, hospedaron a ángeles” (Hebreos 13:2). © Copyright 2016 Success Publishing & Media, LLC San Agustín escribió: “Nos has creado para ti y nuestro corazón andará siempre inquieto mientras no descanse en ti” (San Agustín, Confesiones). Los seres humanos son creados con una querencia por algo infinitamente bueno, verdadero y bello: Dios. Si intentamos llenar esa querencia con cosas que no son Dios, nos sentimos insatisfechos. Hagan sitio. Vamos tras el dinero, amigos, poder o posesiones, pensando que seremos felices si acumulamos lo suficiente. El problema es que las recompensas terrenales no duran y nos distraen de lo que dura. El rey Salomón podría haber elegido todas las riquezas, estima y poder del mundo, pero rechazó todo porque podían distraerlo de Dios. Valoren lo que dura. “las tendencias de la carne llevan al odio de Dios” (Romanos 8:7). El placer hace que nos sintamos bien en el momento, pero se disipa así que necesitamos más para sentirnos bien. Peor aún, la búsqueda del placer puede llevarnos al pecado. El placer no es la felicidad. La felicidad llega cuando Dios se comparte con nosotros y nos acercamos a él. Crezcan en amor. Debemos dar a los demás el don de la vida divina que hemos recibido. “Queridos, si Dios nos ha amado de esta manera, también nosotros debemos amarnos unos a otros” (1 Juan 4:11). Cuando compartimos la vida y el amor de Dios, crecemos en esa misma vida y en ese mismo amor. ¿Por qué se santiguan los católicos con agua bendita? La práctica de santiguarse con agua bendita data se remonta a los rituales de ablución del Antiguo Testamento, en los que los judíos tenían que lavarse antes de entrar en el templo. Hoy, cuando nos santiguamos con agua bendita, recordamos nuestro bautismo. En nuestro bautismo se nos limpió el alma del pecado original y nos convertimos oficialmente en miembros de la Iglesia. También recibimos el don de la fe. Al santiguarnos renovamos las promesas del bautismo. Abril de 2016 Página 2 Miren al cielo durante el día Santa Teresa de Lisieux confesó: “Para mí la oración es un arrebato del corazón, una sencilla mirada al Cielo, es un grito de reconocimiento y de amor que acepta las pruebas y los gozos”. Añadir oraciones breves y sinceras a nuestras actividades puede conseguir que no dejemos de mirar hacia el cielo durante nuestra jornada: La oración de Jesús—“Señor Jesús, Hijo de Dios, ten misericordia de mí, pecador”. Procure repetirla 100 veces al día. “Señor, enséñame a hacer tu voluntad pues tú eres mi Dios”. Diga esto cuando empiece una faena, una tarea o un proyecto. “Descansen en paz las almas de los fieles difuntos, por la misericordia de Dios”. Una plegaria por las ánimas del Purgatorio. “Jesús, manso y humilde de corazón, haz mi corazón como el tuyo”. Rece esto para pedir humildad y amor. “Reza por nosotros, Santísima Madre de Dios, para que seamos dignos de las promesas de Cristo”. Ella está siempre dispuesta a ayudarnos. “Que se haga tu voluntad”. Es lo que dijo Jesús. Juan 13:31-33ª, 34-35, Ámense unos a otros La noche de la Última Cena fue confusa para los Apóstoles. Aunque Jesús habló de que su gloria llegaría pronto, no entendían todavía que la gloria de Jesús incluía sufrimiento. Jesús los preparó dándoles un mandamiento importante que les ayudaría: “Ámense los unos a los otros. Así como yo los he amado, ámense también ustedes los unos a los otros”. (Juan 13034). Las palabras fueron cuidadosamente elegidas por Nuestro Señor. Jesús quería que sus seguidores que este amor no es algo cálido y relajante. El amor que debemos sentir por los demás entraña sacrificio como el amor que él demostró durante su vida y en la Cruz cuando dio su vida por nosotros. También es importante la segunda parte de su mandamiento. “En esto todos reconocerán que ustedes son mis discípulos: en el amor que se tengan los unos a los otros”. La intención de Jesús es que los cristianos se destaquen comportándose de forma distinta a los no creyentes. Él ya no es visible en la tierra con nosotros, así que nos encargó que seamos sus manos y su corazón para los que nos rodean. 3 de abril – Domingo de la Divina Misericordia. En 1931 Jesús se le apareció a santa Faustina y le pidió que el domingo después de Pascua se convirtiera en la “Fiesta de la Misericordia”. Jesús prometió que todo el que lo honre como Rey de la Misericordia y rece la Corona de la Divina Misericordia—la oración que le dio a santa Faustina—recibirá gracias especiales y gran misericordia. 4 de abril – La Anunciación (siglo I). El ángel Gabriel visitó a la Bienaventurada Virgen María con la noticia extraordinaria de su papel como madre de Dios. A pesar de su joven edad, ella tuvo completa confianza en la gracia de Dios y se fio de su sabiduría. “He aquí la esclava del Señor; hágase en mí según tu palabra” (Lucas 1:38). 11 de abril – San Estanislao (1079). Como obispo de Cracovia en 1072, san Estanislao intentó reformar al violento y depravado rey de Polonia, Boleslao II. Excomulgó al rey al fallar sus esfuerzos. Para vengarse, Boleslao asesinó al santo. Fue canonizado en 1253. ¿Cómo es el cielo? El cielo es nuestro verdadero hogar. Jesús dijo: “En la Casa de mi Padre hay muchas habitaciones; si no fuera así, se lo habría dicho a ustedes. Yo voy a prepararles un lugar.” (Juan 14:2). “Los que mueren en la gracia y la amistad de Dios y están perfectamente purificados, viven para siempre con Cristo. El cielo es el fin último y la realización de las aspiraciones más profundas del hombre, el estado supremo y definitivo de la dicha” (Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, Nº 1023, 1024). Para hacerse una idea de lo que es el cielo, piense en la gente a la que ama y en los momentos felices que vive ahora en la tierra. Con esas cosas vislumbramos lo que sentiremos en el cielo, que es un momento eterno de amor. En el cielo no hay sufrimiento ni dolor. “Y enjugará toda lágrima de sus ojos, y no habrá ya muerte ni habrá llanto, ni gritos ni fatigas, porque el mundo viejo ha pasado” (Apocalipsis 21:4). En el cielo veremos a Dios, finalmente, cara a cara. Proporcionar ideas prácticas que fomenten la vida en la fe católica Success Publishing & Media, LLC Publishers of Growing in Faith™ and Partners in Faith™ (540)662-7844 (540)662-7847 fax http://www.growinginfaith.com (Salvo advertencia, las citas y referencias bíblicas son de la Biblia de la Biblioteca de Autores Cristianos o de la Nueva Biblia de Jerusalén.) © Copyright 2016 Success Publishing & Media, LLC Second Sunday of Easter — April 3rd, 2015 WELCOME TO HOLY FAMILY CHURCH If this is your first time at Holy Family, welcome and be sure to pick up a registration card at the Welcoming Desk or call the Parish Office at 966-0830 and we will be glad to assist you. If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to become a member of Holy Family. Special Announcements Employment Opportunities Director of Music Ministry St. Patrick Catholic Parish–Pasco, WA is seeking a Director of Music Ministry. Oversees music ministry in Spanish and English-- including parish elementary school choir. Parish has over 5000 families: 70% attend Mass in Spanish. 8 Sunday Masses: 5 Spanish, 3 English (10 music groups). Undergraduate/graduate degree in music or professional study in applied music preferred. At least 3-5 years’ experience in a related parish or diocesan position required. Evenings and weekends, with days off during the week. Ability to communicate clearly in both Spanish and English preferred. Fulltime, salaried position (based on education/experience/ responsibilities) with benefits. Start summer 2016. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by April 15, 2016. Principal – St. Joseph’s Catholic School Kennewick, WA 99336 St. Joseph’s Catholic School, a ministry of St. Joseph Parish, is a school rich in tradition and excellence in academics. Located in Kennewick, WA, one of the three cities that make up the Tri-Cities, it is a growing metropolitan area in southeast Washington filled with 300 days of sun and is a year round outdoor paradise. We are a community of 38 professional staff and over 300 PreK-8th grade students. Our campus includes a full time Children’s Center for toddlers and before and after school care. We are beginning for the first time to go through the accreditation process through the Western Catholic Educational Association. Our school is in the process of looking for a Principal committed to supporting staff, students and our parish with strong leadership and team building. Holy Family Parish Welcomes You! Preparesforlife.org. PREPARES is an initiative of the Catholic Bishops here in Washington State with our Catholic Charities as well as trusted partners such as the Knights of Columbus to PREPARE young women and their families as they walk the journey of life with their unborn and newborn child to their fifth birthday. Pew Pad Contributions Are Needed! The cost for the Chapel will be roughly $16,000.00 and the Church $65,000.00, If you would like to make a donation, please mark your check for this purpose. The Catholics Returning Home (CRH) Team is here for you to answer your questions and to offer information and materials to help you with your decision. Call Cathy Schlieman at 833-9456. St. Joseph’s Mission on the Ahtanum Sunday Mass at St. Joseph’s Mission is on the 1st Sunday of the Month at 9:30 am Sunday, May 1st will be the next Mass. For further informa on call (509) 966-0865. & Luncheon Will take place on Thursday, April 21st at 12:15 pm. Please make plans to join us and call the parish office for reservations the week of the 17th before Wednesday to allow us to prepare adequately. Bible Study – Gospel of Luke Thursday mornings, at 10:15-11:45 a.m. in Room 10, Parish Ac vity Center. To register, please call Amy at 966-5344 or email amy.baumgardner@holyfamilyyakima. org If childcare is needed please call as soon as possible. Fee: $5 Walk-ins are always welcome! Rosary in Honor of the Unborn On May 29th the 5th Sunday of the month the KC’s will lead the Rosary in honor of the unborn before the 9:00 AM Mass at 8:30. Please plan to join us every 5th weekend of the Month this year. Travels to Our Lady of the Snows in Leavenworth Join us Saturday, April 30th Carpool/Caravan Leaves Holy Family Parish @ 9am Visit The Meadows at Our Lady of the Snows for the “Via Dolorosa” Lunch and Free time downtown Leaven worth Attend Vigil Mass together @ 5pm Dinner Prior to returning to Yakima. If you are interested in going, please contact Amy at 966-5344 by April 23rd. 3 Second Sunday of Easter — April 3rd, 2015 by IAN GASTON It can be hard to pray sometimes. For me especially, I often find myself distracted and my mind wanders away from my conversation with God. Because of my tendency to do this, I like to give my prayer a nice structure that I can follow. It helps me to focus on God and give Him my undivided attention for however long I pray. The structure I give to my prayer is the W. R. A. P. method. This pr ayer is for m of Lectio Divina, or divine reading, which means to read scripture thoughtfully and prayerfully. A FOCUS missionary taught it to me, describing it to me as a way to “wrap yourself up in God’s word.” There are four steps to this prayer exercise: 1. Write 3. Apply In this third step I make plans of how I will apply to my daily life what God is telling me. How will I say sorry, how will I forgive, and how will I laugh more? This is the core step in the prayer where I begin to let God come into my life and start making changes. It is here where my relationship with God begins to change in small ways. 4. Pray In this fourth step of WRAP, I turn to God and respond to what He has told me through Scripture. Here is where there really isn’t structure — it is just time for me to converse with God, to tell Him about my day (though He already knows how it was), to thank Him for my blessings, and most of all to ask for strength to actually do what I planned in the “apply” step. In this step, I write down which chapter and verse I am reading for the day. The best way to choose a Scripture passage, I feel, is to read the Gospel passage from the readWith that, I end my prayer. It usually takes me fifteen ings of the day — that way you don’t take any Scripture to twenty minutes to get through, and I have recently out of context as you will read what comes before and after been getting up earlier so I can start off my day with the passage on the preceding and succeeding days. it. After I write which Scripture I am reading, I say a The prayer gives me something to reflect on the short prayer to ask the Holy Spirit to come and fill me entire day and reminds me of what I am living for. up in order that I might gain a better understanding of WRAP is something that allows me to stay focused God’s word. I will then r ead thr ough the Scr iptur e during prayer and actually listen to God, and although twice, then write down any verses, sentences, or words that I haven’t been using it for a long time, I have already stuck out to me. noticed growth in my prayer life. 2. Reflect In this step I ask myself: What is God telling me? What are the verses that stood out to me actually saying about my life? Is God calling me to something? Is He pushing me to say sorry, to forgive, to laugh a little more? The Bible has so much to say to us, and this is the step where we really listen to what God is saying and how He wants to work in our lives. I wr ite down anything I think He is telling me. April 6th - NO CLASSES Wednesday, May 11th Confirmation Rehearsal in Church Sunday, May 15th - Rite of Confirmation at 9:00 AM Mass 4 Regular Group "All High School students in grades 9 - 12 and Incoming Freshmen are welcome, 6:30-8:30 PM" April 6th - NO GROUP/SPRING April 13th - Regular Group April 20th - Regular Group Second Sunday of Easter — April 3rd, 2015 Sacraments/Faith Formation Announcements Children’s Ministries: PRESCHOOL THRU GRADE 5 Middle School Ministries: GRADES 6, 7 & 8 - Middle School In the gospel today the risen Lord appears to the apostles. We can only imagine the excitement and joy of the moment. The disciples are afraid and behind locked doors when Jesus greets them with “peace.” Then the risen Christ tells the disciples to continue his own saving work: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” The confused and frightened disciples listen o Jesus and they are no longer afraid. Jesus then gives his followers the gift of the Holy Spirit. The followers of Christ then go out to tell others the exiting news about the risen Lord. Thomas was not present when the risen Christ first appeared to the disciples. He finds it hard to believe what he does not see. Only after he sees the risen Christ for himself and touches his wounds does Thomas believe. Jesus responds with a blessing for all those who have not seen but have believed. Family Questions: • What are some things that we believe in without seeing? • Why is the resurrection of Jesus exciting news? • How can we show others that we believe in the risen Lord? The Haven: Yakima’s Catholic Young Adult Group: The Haven at 810 S. 16th Ave. Faith study at 7 pm on Thursdays All people ages 18-35 are invited! Like “The Haven” on Facebook to keep up to date on all ac vi es . For more informa on Contact Ben Sullivan at1-314-330-7634 UNION GOSPEL MISSION HOURS: Monday (Closed) Tuesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Baptism Preparation: Infant Baptisms take place on the 1st, 3rd & 5th weekends dur- Sunday (Closed) ing Mass; and on the 2nd & 4th weekends in the chapel at 10:30. Par ents r equest- 1300 N. 1st St. ing baptism for children are expected to attend two preparation sessions prior to your Yakima, WA 98901 child's baptism. Godparents are also encouraged to attend. Please register ahead of For questions you may contact: time, and if you need childcare you must call the office, 509-966-5344. [email protected] DocNext Classes: May 2nd and 9th at 6:00pm [email protected] Facebook.com/ RCIA: We continue to celebrate and welcome the newly baptized, now called "Neophytes" yugmc [email protected] or call meaning 'newly planted,' and the newly professed Candidates. As they journey through the 509-853-4327. fourth period in the ritual initiation process, called mystogogy, they reflect on the experiences of the mysteries, specifically the meaning of the paschal event in their lives. KC Breakfast The RCIA process is now concerned with discipleship which is their response to the call to Sunday, April 17th Breakfast follow Jesus. Discipleship is about a way of life which shows a qualitative difference in our will be served from 7:30 to actions and attitudes. It is embracing the paschal event wholeheartedly. So those of you who, over a month ago, picked a name of one of our neophytes to pray for, please continue 11:00 am. Dona ons at the your prayers for them, and we ask that the entire community continue to pray as well. Our door. prayer is that they respond to their call to baptism and profession of faith with a spirit and zeal for the mission of Jesus Christ. Proceeds go for KC Projects Special Announcements Adver%ser of the Week World Day of Prayer will Annual Catholic Appeal be observed on Sunday, Update so far we have had 388 famiApril 17th, also known as lies who have so generously turned "Good Shepherd Sunday." in their pledge to the ACA. We are a parish with about 1200 Families. Our The purpose of this day is goal is to have 100% participation so to publicly fulfill the 509-453-0933 far we have 388 pledges roughly Lord's instruction to, "Pray 33.33% of our families participating. We thank Los Juanes and all of our the Lord of the harvest to If you would like to participate Adver sers who make this bulle n send laborers into his harplease take an envelope and mail it in possible. THANK YOU! to our office or simply place it in the vest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). collection basket. See their ad on the back of this bulle n. What: The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed to pray that young men and women Monthly Collec%on hear and respond generously to the Lord’s La Salle High School is holding our 1200 Households 9th Annual La Salle Foundation Average Needed Weekly $16,000 call to the Priesthood, diaconate, religious Golf Tournament in Memory of life, societies of apostolic life or secular "Mister" Tom O'Brien Friday, May March Collec%on 2016 institutes 6, 2016 at Apple Tree Golf Course-Opera ng Funds Reserve Where: at Holy Redeemer Parish in YaBBQ lunch at noon, 1:30 Shotgun 1. $17446.00 $1372.00 kima Washington—1707 South 3rd Ave- Start $150 Single Entry $600 42. $14566.53 $438.00 nue, Yakima Washington 98902 person Team Entry $250 Hole Sponsorship. Please contact Debbie 3. $17943.50 $160.00 When: Sunday April 17 from 3:00pm to Moorer at debbiemoor5:00pm 4. $19227.00 $148.00 [email protected] or 945-3123 for more information Total: $69183.03 $2118.00 5 Second Sunday of Easter — April 3rd, 2015 Ministries & Groups EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Chaplet of Divine Mercy is sung on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 3:00 pm. Adoration: Tuesdays from 8:00 to 5:45 ending with Benediction. HOLY FAMILY NURSERY: Ages 4 and Under The Childcare Center at Holy Family church is available during the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass and Sunday 9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses. We invite all other children to attend Mass with their families. PRAY AND PLAY!! “Basketball -a decade of the Rosary- and reflection” Join us on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. Call Tom Kelleher for more information at 494-3738. All adults (22 and older) are welcome!!!!! PRAYER INTENTIONS Sister Janet Strong -Tel: 576-0931; email: [email protected], our Diocesan religious Hermit, would like us to know that she is very happy to pray, before the Blessed Sacrament, for any intentions that might be referred to her. HOLY FAMILY MOMS: If you are interested in sharing ideas, talking about your children, connecting with other Catholic Moms or just hanging out, join our group on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Holy Family Activity Center Room 14. Childcare is available. If you have any questions please call Rose Meyer at 9660788. HELP STOP ABORTION! Elizabeth Ministry is a wonderful ministry in our parish that takes time to congratulate new parents and welcome our new ‘lil’ one into our faith community. Do you know someone who is pregnant, or someone with a new baby? Please call Amy at 966-5344 so that she can send an Elizabeth Ministry visitor to present them with a gift bag filled with goodies and helpful information. Our calls have been few and far between this past year–let’s reach out & welcome our newest parish members! Elizabeth Ministry Bereavement offer s support for women who have suffered the loss of a baby to miscarriage. In this time of grief and questions please call Christine Levitan at 901-4995 to receive helpful information and resources. And if you wish, the opportunity to talk with someone who has been through this difficult experience. If you are interested in volunteering with one of the Elizabeth Ministry teams, please contact Amy at the Office of Adult Faith Formation, 966-5344, for more information Please join Greg Sherman and Nathan Stone in representing Holy Family’s crusade against abortion. Tuesdays 9-10 am & 2:30-3:30 pm Wednesdays 9-11 am People committed to ending abortion walk with signs in front of Planned Parenthood abortion clinic on 11th & Tieton Dr.. Call Nathan at 966-3216 for information. PRAISERCISE Praise and Exercise to get strong for God Have fun getting faith fit and body fit! Out of shape, in shape, or overshaped? Ladies...You are invited! 1:15-2:45pm-Mondays & Wednesdays Right after the 12:15 Mass Bring a mat, sneakers & a friend! Where? In the Gym. Questions? Call Cathy Schlieman at 833-9456 PRAYER HOTLINE: For any prayer requests call Barb McKinney at 945-0477 or email: [email protected] If you’d like to become a member of the prayer hotline please call Barb. Knitting & Crocheting for Jesus: A prayer shawl ministry: If you have wondered about how to Caring, Comfort and Celeplan a vigil and funeral liturgy contact bration is what Knitting & Crocheting for Jesus does. Knitters & those who Crochet, Deacon Jim at 945-5432 after 4pm knit & crochet at home and during our Prayer shawl gatherings twice a month (2nd and FLOWER REMEMBRANCE 4th Tuesdays from 9:30-11:00am). If you know someone who needs Caring or Com• Bernie Pinget: In remembrance of fort or has an event to Celebrate please call Delphine Pinget for her bir thday, Mary Patrick 952-1974 or the parish office. March 23rd. More knitters & those who crochet are also • Mrs. Alex Deccio & family: In needed. Come and Knit or Crochet for Jememory of their daughter & sister, sus. Janet Marie Deccio. SEWING MINISTRY Can you sew? Every Tuesday morning to make linens and vestments for our priests. Perhaps giving one year to this ministry could be your gift to the church. They meet every Tuesdays from 9:30 to Noon in the Brides room off the church foyer. LOW GLUTEN HOSTS We have low Gluten hosts available if you need them. Check with the Parish Office. “Holy Grounds” after Mass Fellowship Coffee and donuts every weekend. Coffee hours will follow the 7:00, 9:00 am Masses. Come visit and have a latte or coffee. Holy Family Men’s Ministry Please join the other men in the parish for one of our Men’s Ministry Programs. The Journey – Mondays at 7:00pm The Journey is an opportunity to grow closer to Christ and in the process become an influencer to those in your life That Man is You! – Thursdays -7:00pm. That Man is You! – Fridays 6:00am. That Man is You! explores the true dignity of fatherhood and becoming a man after God’s own heart. Please call the Parish Office for more information 509-966-0830. The Yakima Diocese has a sexual abuse hotline for those who wish to report some incident concerning that issue as regards to a bishop, priest, deacon or diocesan employee or volunteer. Please call (888) 276-4490. 6 • Dolores Brusic: In loving memory of Robert Brusic on the anniver sar y of his death. • Lillian Verstrate & family: In loving memory of our husband & father, Leslie, on the anniver sar y of his death. • Amanda Robel & Marie Henrickson: In memory of our father, Arturo Lopez on the anniver sar y of his passing April 7th. • Joan Tony & Cindy Fritz: In loving memory of my husband & father George Fritz on the anniver sar y of his death, April 7th. Sharing the Light Gift Shop Normal hours are Saturday 4:45-6:15pm (closed for Mass) & Sunday, 8:00 am –11:45am. Please suppor t these adver tisers who make this bulletin possible RON’S COIN • Gold • Silver • Rare Coins • Sports Cards Nathan A. O’Connor, D.D.S. Tim L. O’Connor, D.D.S. You Can Feel Better...a Lot Better LALLY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC (509)453-6543 Pre-Arrangements • Markers 1508 S. 36th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 509-457-8462 • 1405 S 24th Ave 1423 So. 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