St. Edward Catholic Church Fourth Sunday of Lent March 15, 2015 Early and Often For us, Christ is everything. We begin in each day in his presence. We are his people, from many walks of life, and from many nations and languages. We adore the Lord, address him with the psalms of our ancestors and enter the sacred Liturgy, the source and summit in our life in Christ. Through our Catechetical programs we pass on the faith both to adults and children, training in holiness which calls us to a Holy life distinguished above all in the art of prayer. Rising from prayer we minister to the needs of those who ask our help, with food and other assistance. We are the people of St. Edward Catholic Church in Newark, California. Christ is everything. If you have a wound to heal, he is the doctor; if you are in need of help, he is strength; if you fear death, he is life; if you desire Heaven, he is the way; if you are in the darkness, he is light. Blessed are they who hope in him! Early and often did the LORD, the God of their fathers, send his messengers to them, for he had compassion on his people and his dwelling place. But they mocked the messengers of God, despised his warnings, and scoffed at his prophets, From today’s first reading “Early and often,” sometimes sounds like old-time Chicago voting habits. In today’s first reading it describes our God’s relentless pursuit of us in spite of mocked messengers, despised warnings, and abused prophets. God is faithful. In the end he sent his Son. God so loved the world, he sent his only Son, but is the world ready to listen? Nicodemus comes to him at night, afraid that me might ruin his reputation. Later he speaks up for him in the Sanhedrin and bears some abuse. Finally Nicodemus provides for Jesus’ burial. Slowly but surely Nicodemus comes to identify with Jesus. There are two kinds of responses to Jesus and his love. We may fear the dangerous world and develop a fortress mentality, or we may join with him in his mission to the world, never being upset by failure. God has come to us from the beginning, and has often sent his messengers to us to show us how much we are loved. We are, with Nicodemus, slowly moving toward the light. God sent his Son to love, not to condemn. We still often condemn ourselves. Early and often, then, we must resort to prayer, to speaking and doing the truth, and to observing the Lenten practices. St. Gaspar provides the encouragement for today that in spite of past failures we can still hope in as merciful God. Let us listen to St. Gaspar: Those who seek The Lord lack nothing good. (Ps 34:10.) Through the goodness of our most loving Father, we shall indeed see in ourselves continuous miracles of grace. He (Continued on page 3) St. Edward Catholic Church Schedule for Holy Mass Horario de la Santa Misa 5:00 pm Saturday 5788 Thornton Ave. Newark, CA 94560 (510) 797-0241 En Español Clergy Rev. Jeffrey R. Keyes, C.PP.S., Pastor Rev. James Franck, C.PP.S., Parochial Vicar Rev. Jaya Babu Nuthulapati, C.PP.S., Parochial Vicar Sunday 7:15 am 8:30 am Missa Cantata 10:00 am 11:30 am Mass in Portuguese 12:45pm 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 6:45 am Weekdays 9:00 am Parish School Gregory Fonzeno, Elementary School Principal Kathy McCall, School Secretary Parish Staff Irma Ramirez, Administrative Secretary Sister Mary Mark Schoenstein, OP, Pastoral Associate Maria Lopes, Bookkeeper and Treasurer Cruz Calvillo, Buildings and Grounds Sam Dorlaque, Music Ministry Faith Formation Rev. Jeffrey R. Keyes, C.PP.S., Adult Formation/RCIA Donalyn Deeds, Elementary Faith Formation Michele Javier Poma, Confirmation Ana Katsanes, Secretary Ann Marie Carbonell, Youth Ministry Saturday Liturgy of Hours Finance Committee Tom DuBeck - Chairperson Deacons Deacon Rolito Roque Deacon Roger Wedl Deacon Ernie Perez (Retired) Rectory Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone and Fax Monday-Friday Morning Prayer 6:15am Evening Prayer 4:30pm Saturday Morning Prayer 8:15am Evening Prayer 4:15pm Sunday Morning Prayer 6:15am Evening Prayer 5:15pm Holy Mass Extraordinary Form Thursdays 5:30pm Rectory (510) 797-0241 Fax (510) 797-4557 Faith Formation/CCD (510)797-5588 Music Office (510) 797-5035 St. Edward School (510) 793-7242 Dominican Sisters (510) 793-9447 Saint Vincent De Paul Helpline (510) 494-9319 Parish Hall Available for Rent (510) 797-0241 9:00 am Confessions Confesiones Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. Monday at 7:30 p.m. First Friday at 4:30 p.m. Confesión En Español Jueves 8:30 am Primer y tercer Lunes, 7:30 pm Primer Viernes del Mes, 4:30 pm Holy Baptism Sagrado Bautismo Must be registered in St. Edward Parish three months prior to baptism. Deben registrarse en la parroquia tres meses antes del bautismo. Holy Matrimony Sagrado Matrimonio The Diocese requires six months preparation prior to marriage. Please contact a priest to schedule an appointment. La Diócesis pide que se prepare con seis meses de anticipación. Por favor, haga cita con un sacerdote. Funerals Email Funerales [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (music office) The priest would like to meet with the family prior to the funeral service. El sacerdote le gustaria reunirse con la familia antes del servicio funebre. On the Web http://stedwardcatholic.com http://www.fatherkeyes.com/ 7:00 pm 2 Parish Support Weekly Need Sunday, March 8 Weekly Deficit (Continued from page 1) has loved and still loves us dearly. He tenderly shows us his Sacred Heart as a sweet asylum for souls thirsting for Jesus Christ. Could it be possible that we custodians and dispensers of the heavenly treasurers be deprived of the riches which adorned the daughters of Sion? Indeed, neither the place where we live nor the insignia we wear form the essentials of holiness. On the contrary, a holy life, desire for perfection, thirst for the love of God, confidence in him, willingness to bear cheerfully all sacrifices for his sake, these are the qualities that make us saints. From First circular Letter, 1826 $17,167 $12,736 $ 3,093 Second Collections March 15 March 22 March 29 April 5 Catholic Relief Services Weekly Deficit St. Vincent de Paul Capital Improvements Thank you for your support! Mass Intentions for the Week of March 16-22, 2015 SCRIP The school will be selling SCRIP after all of the Masses these weekends: April 12 & May 10 Please support our school and our tuition assistance program for families in need. Monday, March 16, Lenten Weekday 6:45 a.m. Martha Keyes Cushnyr † 9:00 a.m. Gary Remerata (Birthday) Tuesday, March 17, Lenten Weekday 6:45 a.m. Gabriel Jurado † 9:00 a.m. Chuck & Pansing Guild (14th Wedd. Annv.) Wednesday, March 18, Lenten Weekday 6:45 a.m. Jose Ortiz & Fusticia Arriaga † 9:00 a.m. Silva’s Anniversary (Sp.Int.) Thursday, March 19, Saint Joseph 6:45 a.m. Tan Family (Thanksgiving) 9:00 a.m. Julieta Simas (Thanksgiving) 5:30 p.m. Miguel H. Yabut Friday, March 20, Lenten Weekday 6:45 a.m. Manuel Ourique † 9:00 a.m. Santos-Quenga-Cruz Family (Sp.Int.) Saturday, March 21, Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. Helen Bautista (Sp.Int.) 5:00 p.m. Ireene I. Sarmiento (Birthday) 7:00 p.m. Antonio Cuevas † Sunday, March 22, Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:15 a.m. Bernie Verdile † 8:30 a.m. Francis & Joe Silva † 10:00 a.m. Jose Luis Castañeda † 11:30 a.m. Alfonso Maria Tinoco † 12:45 p.m. Sheryl Morris (Sp. Int.) 6:00 p.m. Tomas & Isidra Ramos † 8:00 p.m. Gloria Tangco (1st year Dead Anniv.) † Attention New and Old Parishioners It is important to be registered in your parish to complete your Sacraments, or to be sponsors or Godparents in our church and other churches. If you are not registered in our Church please call at 797-0241 or come to the parish office to get a registration form. From Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ Bishop of Oakland In the midst of the political complexity surrounding immigration in this country I am very pleased that the social service arm of our diocese, Catholic Charities of the East Bay (CCEB), is fully engaged. They have attorneys, law students, accredited paralegals, teachers and counselors providing legal, resettlement and employment services to very needy refugees and immigrants, our neighbors. On Ash Wednesday I was happy to hear their fine work highlighted on a national NPR news broadcast. Listen to that here. Parishes can reach out to CCEB to connect parishioners who need legal help by calling Maciel Jacques, Legal Services Program Coordinator, at (510) 768-3137. Cardinal Sean O’Malley is co-chair of the US Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development. He reminds us, “Immigration is not primarily a political problem, but rather a deeply human and profoundly moral challenge facing our nation.” Catholic social services provide one of the refuges for those grappling with these very human challenges. These challenges are world-wide. Speaking on the Italian island of Lampedusa, at the borders of Europe, Pope Francis said “We have lost a sense of responsibility for our brothers and sisters. We have fallen into the hypocrisy of the Priest and the Levite whom Jesus described in the parable of the Good Samaritan: we see our brother half dead on the side of the road and perhaps we say to ourselves, ‘Poor soul’ and then go our way.” His words resonate in our part of the world as well. I invite all to join voices with the California bishops: “We call on Congress and the President to work together toward a more comprehensive response to the humanitarian crisis of a broken immigration system. We will work with the California Congressional delegation and 3 the President to accomplish that goal.” Live the Word of God! Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: 4th Sunday of Lent; Second Scrutiny St. Patrick St. Cyril of Jerusalem St. Joseph Abstinence; Spring begins Today’s Readings Readings For The Week Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday:Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 First Reading — The wrath and the mercy of the Lord are revealed in the exile and liberation of the chosen people (2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23) or 1 Samuel 16: 1b, 6-7, 10-13a. Psalm — Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! (Psalm 137) or Psalm 23. Second Reading — By grace you have been saved (Ephesians 2:4-10) or Ephesians 5:8-14. Gospel — The Son was sent by God so that the world might be saved through him (John 3:14-21) or John 9:141 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]. Hospitality Sunday Dates Order Your T-shirt! April 12 & May 3 Please join us after the 7:15, 8:30, and 10:00 a.m. Masses. Free coffee and donuts in the parish hall. Thank you to our Hospitality Committee for all their nice work and the Men’s Club who donates the donuts every month. Bishop Barber highly praised St. Edward’s outstanding participation in the Walk for Life at San Francisco with our visible “yellow t-shirts”. Some parishioners requested to purchase this St. Edward t-shirt after the event. Good news, the printer agreed to make more but we need your orders submitted to our office by March 19th with name, size, phone number and payment of $15 only, for this high quality print. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend "Today’s gospel says “But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God”. Let your marriage live in truth and works through God. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are May 15-17, August 7-9 or November 20-22. Early registration, 4 to 6 weeks out is highly recommended. For more information contact Ray & Roberta @ 916.806.4601 or Joe & Sue @ 925.680.7767 now or go to oaklandwwme.org Mar. 15 Sunday 16 Monday 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:15 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass 11:30 a.m. Mass 12:45 p.m. Portuguese Mass 5:15 p.m. Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. Mass 8:00 p.m. Mass 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:45 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer 7:30 p.m. Confessions 17 Tuesday 18 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Confessions at Our Lady of Guadalupe. 7:30 p.m. Adult Faith Formation Class 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:45 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer 4 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:45 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer St. Edward Parish News March 15, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Lent Stations of the Cross Solemnity of St. Joseph The Stations will be held in the Church every Friday of Lent: 6:45 pm English 7:15 pm Spanish Thursday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. Extraordinary Mass (On March 27th, English Stations at 7:00 p.m. by the Parish School). Solemnity of Annunciation Wednesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. Misa Cantata Stations of the Cross for Seniors Friday, March 20, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. This Weekend Second Collection The Catholic Relief Services Collection funds six Catholic agencies that work to serve our suffering brothers and sisters around the world. Through humanitarian aid, resettling displaced individuals and families, and providing legal and advocacy services for migrants. Reconciliation Services During Lent Our Lady Guadalupe, Fremont, March 17, 7 p.m. St. Joseph, Fremont, March 25, 7:30 p.m. Holy Spirit, Fremont, March 30, 7:30 p.m. St. Edward, Newark - Mon-Fri at 8:30 a.m. & Mondays at 7:30 p.m. “Life is Precious” Respect Life Fish Fry Please save the date and come and support the St. Edward Knights of Columbus Fish Fry. March 27th at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $12.00 for adults (age 14 and over) and $8.00 for children. Tickets on sale at the Parish office or please call 510 396-6683 to reserve tickets over the phone. Hungering for Season of Hope The next stop on our CRS Rice Bowl journey is the African nation, Niger, where we’re reminded that life’s joys and challenges are often seasonal. This week we pray for people who struggle to feed their families during the hungry season, when food is in short supply, and we commit to acting for the common good. Would you like to become a vital part of the Mass as an Usher? Currently we need help at all the masses. This is how ushers assist during Mass: *Greet people at the front door. *Select a family or a couple to bring up the gifts. *Take up the collection. *Provide two bodyguards for Communion. *Assist in keeping Communion procession organized. *Hand out bulletins. *Clean up the pews. *Put out song sheets and booklets for the next mass. Call Jack or Sharon Vickers at 709-7436 for more information about ushering. March 19 Thurs. 20 Friday 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:45 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. Bible Class (Chapel) 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:30 p.m. Ext. Form Mass 7:30 p.m. Bible Class (Library) 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6:45 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 4:30 p.m. Confessions 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:30 p.m. Mass Friends & Fellowship On March 22, CYO will host the free hot meal for those in need in our area in the parish hall. Thank you to them and to all our parish groups who help us in this good cause. Also thank you to our Friends & Fellowship committee. Our free hot meals are now the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 21 Saturday 8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Mass 4:15 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass 7:00 p.m. Spanish Vigil Mass 5 22 Sunday 6:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:15 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass 11:30 a.m. Mass 12:45 p.m. Portuguese Mass 5:15 p.m. Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. Mass 8:00 p.m. Mass Retreat and Prepare for Holy Week The Gospel of John tells us that “...he saw and believed…” “...come and see…” Friday March 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. -toSunday March 29, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Maryknoll Regional Mission House 16642 Ashland Ave., San Lorenzo, CA 94580 Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers [email protected] Kris East at 510-276-5021 The Shroud of Turin An English presentation by a scientist who came home to the Catholic Church because of the wisdom of Pope John Paul II and the many scientific studies on the Shroud that confirm the suffering, death and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ An educational and prayerful event sponsored by: Catholic Men Fellowship and Women of Faith Sunday, March 15 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 41933 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538 For more information call, John Martinez at 510-755-1921 or Diana Padilla at 510-304-1151. Please Pray For-Oren Por Ellos: Spec. Johnny A. Caro Justin Ryan Chairez Sgt. Eric Revuelta Sgt. Israel Revuelta Sgt. Maj. Harry Elid Rivera Lance Corporal Anthony Elid Rivera Captain Zack Martin, in North Carolina SSG. Ernie Paredes Angelo David Jimenez Lance Corporal Andrew Voropaeff, in Japan Steven San Agustin, in Ft. Lewis, WA Frank Villagomez, in Ft. Lewis, WA Bryan Fischer, in Afghanistan SFC. Marcus Espinosa, in Ft. Hood Texas Prt. Nicole Nestell Corpswoman Arlene T. Alonzo, in Navy Baghdad Ron Noah F. Buniag Joseph L.G. Rios, in El Paso, Texas Candice Weaver DeRamos Pfc. Jason Brennan, in Afghanistan SSG Cleophas Sebille, in Afghanistan John Quenga, in South Dakota Julian Torres, in Afghanistan Sargent Raymond Watkinson, in San Diego Msg. Jason Montgomery, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky MSGT Camille Stamatokos, in North Dakota TSGT Peter Stamatokos, in North Dakota Brian Dimapan, in Texas to Ft Lewis, WA Marvin Calvo Terlaje Tyler Talavera, in New Jersey Samuel Potenti, Marine, in San Diego Jonathan Shaack, Navy Persian Gulf Mark Joseph M. Castillo, in Hawaii/Germany SGT. Andrew Williams, U.S. Army in Afghanistan SSgt. Liam Williams, USMC in Afghanistan MA3 Jared Reis, Navy, Romania Joseph A. Silveira, U.S. Marine Michael A. Padilla, Army Pakistan Moses Lopez Nahmad, Marine-San Diego SPC Enrique D. Cupino, in Fort Fee Virginia Cesar Romo Gonzalez, Army Germany Ellery Milla, U.S. Navy in Great Lakes Christopher M. S. Siat, U.S. Navy Sgt. Kristan Jofel Carado, Army Corporal Phillip A. Kenaga, USMC PFC Trevor D. Kenaga, USMC Jose Cruz, Pensacola, FL Turn in your sales receipts from Mi Pueblo store, and they will give the church 1% of the total value of sale receipts. Please turn them in before 5th of every month to the parish office. Thanks for your help and support Easter Supplies!!! St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County is collecting Easter supplies for our upcoming open house on Saturday, March 28th. Children will build their own Easter baskets, play games, work on crafts, decorate eggs, and have lunch in our family dining room. We expect 150 children ages 1yr – 16yrs to attend so we are collecting medium sized Easter baskets (unassembled), Bunny Snacks, Plastic Eggs, Candy , Small Easter Plush/Toys, Activity and/or Coloring Books and Easter Themed Foam Self-Stick Craft Items. Donations are needed by Wednesday March 18th at the Downtown Oakland Campus at 675 23rd St., Oakland, CA 94612. If you can help, or to arrange donation drop off, please contact Melanie at mdiegel@svdp -alameda.org or call 510-877-9254. Interested in volunteering? Contact Muna at [email protected] or call 510-719-0774. Thank you for your continued support! Legion of Mary Join our Blessed Mother’s Organization - ”The Legion of Mary”. She will show you how to be close to her Son. Try coming to several meetings before you decide whether you are “in” or “out”. Choose one of the following which best suits you. Meeting Day and Time At St. Gaspar House 5864 Thornton Ave Newark, CA Monday at 10 a.m. (English-Adults) Wednesday 10:15 a.m. (Spanish-Adults) Saturday 10 a.m. (English-Adults) Sunday 3:15 p.m. (English– Youth 10-17 years old) Come and See 6 Abba Father Prayer Group meets every Friday night for praise and worship, gospel reading, and sharing, starting at 7:00 pm in the Chapel of St. Edward Catholic Church. Please feel free to drop in and join us. Thank you. Iglesia de San Eduardo 15 de Marzo, 2015 Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — La ira y la misericordia del Señor se manifestaron en el exilio y la liberación del pueblo (2 Crónicas 36:14-16, 19-23) o 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a. Salmo — Que se me pegue la lengua al paladar si no me acuerdo de ti (Salmo 137 [136]) o Salmo 23(22). Segunda lectura — Dios, rico en misericordia y amor, nos dio vida con Cristo. (Efesios 2:4-10) o Efesios 5:8-14. Evangelio — Dios nos dio su Hijo único, para que todo el que crea en él tenga vida eterna (Juan 3:14-21) o Juan 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]. Sustento de la Parroquia Meta Marzo 8 Déficits Semanal $17,167 $12,736 $ 3,093 Segunda Colecta Mar. 15 Catholic Relief Services Mar. 22 Déficits Semanal San Vicente de Paul Gracias por todo su apoyo! Mar. 29 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Sal 145 (144):8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Jueves: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Domingo: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Atención! Traiga sus recibos de la tienda Mi Pueblo y ellos van a donar a nuestra Parroquia 1% de lo que usted gaste. Por favor traiga los recibos a la oficina parroquial antes del 5 de cada mes. Confesiones Durante la Cuaresma Iglesia de Guadalupe, Fremont, Marzo 17, 7 p.m. San José, Fremont, Marzo 25, 7:30 p.m. Espíritu Santo, Fremont, Marzo 30, 7:30 p.m. San Eduardo, Newark - Lun-Vie at 8:30 a.m. Lunes at 7:30 p.m. El ultimo día de Confesiones va a ser el Miércoles de Semana Santa a las 8:30 a.m. 7 Vía Crucis Todos los Viernes En nuestra Iglesia de San Eduardo Español : 7:15 p.m. Ingles: 6:45 p.m. Vía Crucis Para Ancianitos: Marzo 20 después de la Misa de 9:00 a.m. Ejercicios Espirituales De San Ignacio Fin de semana 10-12 de Abril 2015 Empieza con cena a las 6:00 p.m. el viernes Termina el domingo después del almuerzo a las 1:00 p.m. Reservaciones: Antes del 3 de abril 2015 Costo: $100.00 (Hay algunas becas.) Facilitado Por: Mariana Clifford Rodríguez, RSM, Barbara Jiménez, Lupe Vásquez y José Vásquez. Pueden inscribirse con Cristina Esquerra en el Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010, o llamar al 650-340-7474 o website www.mercy-center.org Todos son Bienvenidos! Se invita a toda persona que está pasando por muchos problemas, están solos, o toda persona indigente que no tiene un hogar y nada que comer. El próximo Domingo que vamos a tener la siguiente Comida es: Marzo 22 La Convivencia y Cena es en el salón Parroquial de 1-3 p.m. También tienen corte de pelo es gratis los segundos Domingos del mes. El Domingo, 22 de Marzo el grupo de CYO de San Eduardo van a preparar la cena. Gracias a ellos y a todos nuestros grupos que nos ayudan con esta causa tan buena. También agradecemos a la mesa directiva por apoyar y dirigir este evento tan caritativo. Que Dios los bendiga a todos. Hambre De Una Temporada de Esperanza La próxima parada en nuestra jornada de Plato de Arroz de CRS es en el país africano, Níger, donde se nos recuerda que las alegrías y los desafíos de la vida son a menudo estacionales. Esta semana oremos por las personas que luchan para alimentar a sus familias durante la temporada de hambre, cuando la comida es escasa, y nos comprometemos a actuar por el bien común. Recen por los Enfermos Pray for the Sick Linda Abelgas Perla Abellano Gloria Aguirre Mely Agustin John Alejandres Fernando Almeda Miguel Alvarez Ramona Alvarez Nicholas Anthony Mathew Arlleano David Arleano Don Armstrong William D. Armstrong Diego Arteaga Edgar Arredondo Salome Arroyo Seffie Avalos Penny Bantug Gabriela Barreto Luis Barron Javier Barron Dom Barker Lamberto Bautista Betty Baltazar George Bettencourt Kyong Blackmon Fred Blackmon Israel Butron Magaña Rogelio Bueno Paterna Bueno Mariela A. Carcamo Antonia Caballes Carlos Campos Victor Capaz Juanito Capistrano Roger Castañeda Ben Carbonell Ramon Castellano Javier Cervantes Walter Clifford Bella Changco Sandi Chapa Joshrein Chavez Bartholomew Collins Cecilia Contreras Tomas Corral Lili Cortez Judy Cruz Jennie Cruz Joseph Cruz Timothy C. Cruz Tony Changco Stan Deeds Irene Delucchi Norberto Dimaano Rudy Dominguez Craig Drysdale Narcisa Estrelles Juanita Estrellas Maria Farsan Emily Favis Helen Fernandez Felicia Fernandez Annmarie Finkes Joyce Fischer Sheryl Fournier Francisco Franco Jose Victor Garcia, Sr. Maria & Paul Garcia Fe & Richard Garcia Tomas Garcia Rodelo Garcia John J. Garfield Anthony Gonsalves Alfredo Gonzalez Harriet Green Matt Grisom Manda Grisom Martha Gilmore Esther Gladys Grey Ma Asuncion Gutierrez Itzayana M. Hermosillo Anita Hernandez Anthony Moses Hernandez Zenaida G. Hernandez Linda Hernandez Marcos Herrera Dulce Hiturbe Patricia Hughes Danny Ives Buddy Igne Clyde Igne Kitty Imperial-Dizon Ginger Jennings Eduardo Jimenez Ann Joly Donald Jones Madley Katarungan Nancy Keil Kathy Lamphier Roberto Lara David Law June Lesire Emy Lobo Milde Lopez Thersita Lum Gerard V. Limtiaco Dot Louie Enrique Maciel Carmen Martinez Helen Martinez Martin Martinez Julie Malaspina Marilyn Mascsak Michael McDonnell Arthur Means Angel Miague Julie Miller Ashley Miller Michael Miller Elisa C. Madero Mike Moller Juan C. Muñoz G. Rosa Nava Marcus Nettz Helen B. Nguyen Larry Noda Laura Ojeda Nuestro Grupo de Oración los invitan: Virginia Olivera Manuel Obregon Alberto Orozco Alec Patvald Clemen Pastor Paciencia Perreras Ricardo Padilla Ofelia Pascual Jean Perry John Pinckney Kathy Pinckney **Rosario Bíblico: Primer Martes del mes a 6 p.m. en la Capillita. **Exposición del Santísimo: Tercer Martes del mes a las 6 p.m. en la Iglesia. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Franklin Wayne Quon Ulises Solano Perez Angelina Perrotti Mathew Putnam Liza Quisisem Jeanne Ramirez Reynaldo Ramos Paul Reddon Dolores Renteria Lolita Reyes Angelina Reyes David Real Jim Rich Rose Rivera Lupe Rodriguez Edith Roque Ric Roqueza Teresa Romero Maria Rubio Amelia Rubio Fe Salonga Marcial Sandoval Braulia E.Sanchez Jose M. Santana Connie Sardeina Abel Santana Soledad Sedayao Antonia Silican Julieta Simas Manuel Simas Maria A. Simas Claudia Soto Vanessa Soto Earl J. Stump Tessi Stump Maria Stump Norma Santos Serina Saldivar Connie Sardinha Allyn Silva Alicia Stein Anita Tampos Hector Tena Emma Tondag Alfredo Torres Los católicos en general y los latinoamericanos en particular, somos muy dados al uso de imágenes y símbolos religiosos para acercarnos a Dios o para sentirnos más cerca de él. En realidad el cristianismo entero es así, gracias a la encarnación del Hijo de Dios. Hay quienes critican el uso de imágenes, pero recordemos que Jesús usó imágenes para explicar cómo es Dios. En el Evangelio de Juan (3:14) Jesús recuerda que Moisés había hecho uso de imágenes para sanar a los hebreos. En Números 21:4-9 Dios le pide a Moisés que haga una serpiente de bronce y la levante en alto de tal forma que los hebreos puedan verla. Muchos de ellos habían sido mordidos por serpientes en el desierto y al ver la imagen de bronce sanaban, gracias a Dios. El pueblo de Israel se quedó con la imagen. No obstante, con el paso del tiempo olvidaron que era sólo una imagen y comenzaron a adorarla hasta que el rey Ezequías se vio en la necesidad de destruirla (2 Reyes 18:4). Las imágenes pueden ser útiles para recordarnos la presencia y misericordia de Dios, pero no permitamos que se conviertan en ídolos. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Jóvenes Para Cristo Te invita a ti Joven/Adulto, a nuestro grupo todos los Viernes en el salón de nuestra parroquia de San Eduardo a las 7 p.m. Te esperamos, Cristo te Ama y JPC también. Necesitas Ayuda? Embarazada? Acaba de tener bebe? Tiene hijos menores de 5 años y necesita ayuda extra para comprar comida? Por favor llame al Condado de Alameda WIC al 510-595-6400. Flora Valencia Maria Vallejo Gonzalez Altagracia Vasquez Ana Rosa Vera David Vickers Delfin Villaflor Miguel Angel Villa Mike Volz Virginia Wiebe Margaret West Lucy Wiest Rosario Si usted gusta agregar o quitar un nombre a nuestra lista, por favor llame la oficina al 797-0241. Please call the parish office at 797-0241 if you want to add or delete any names. Oración - La Santísima Cruz vaya delante de mi, el Señor que murió en ella hable y responda por mi, y aplaque los corazones que estén en contra de mi. 8 El Grupo de la Legión de María, Madre de Cristo en Español les hacen una cordial invitación a toda su familia el Viernes, 13 de Marzo a las 7:15 p.m. al Vía Crucis NO habrá Rosario este mes de Marzo. También los invitan a su reunión cada Miércoles a las 10 a.m. en la Casa de San Gaspar. Todos son bienvenidos especialmente mamas que dejan sus niños en la escuela y pueden tener un tiempo de oración y paz. Los esperamos. Igreja de Santo Eduardo 15 de Março, 2015 Missa Domingo IV Da Quaresma BOLETIM PORTUGUÊS MISSA IV DOMINGO DA QUARESMA COMENTÁRIO Continuamos neste VI domingo da Páscoa a leitura do cap. 14 do Evangelho de João, um texto singular onde é mostrada a cara da comunidade joanina que vive a experiência da fé, encontrando cada vez mais com maior clareza a própria identidade dentro do vasto mundo no qual se encontra inserida e, às vezes, perdida diante das dificuldades que deve enfrentar, em particular, uma comunidade que é chamada a viver uma lógica que diante da qual reagiram negativamente os chefes da época e as autoridades religiosas, a saber, a lógica da cruz. Mas esta pequena comunidade recebe um mandamento muito forte do Senhor, sobre o qual se baseia toda a sua vida e identidade: “Não se perturbe o vosso coração. Tendes fé em Deus, tende fé em mim também”. A fé liberta o homem do medo radical que este prova na experiência cotidiana da própria fragilidade: é uma coisa cada vez mais evidente como nós naturalmente buscamos na experiência religiosa, nas suas formas mais diversas, um refúgio para os nossos “turbamentos”. E, a novidade cristã é que a sua coragem, “escandalizou” os chefes políticos e religiosos: “tendes fé em Deus, tende fé em mim”, diz o Senhor aos seus discípulos. “Ele propõe um duplo mandamento sobre a fé: ter fé em Deus e ter fé em Jesus... Não são dois atos separados, mas um único ato de fé” (Bento XVI). Os discípulos sentem a dor da separação e se perguntam como serão as coisas depois da partida de Jesus. Nós também na nossa caminhada de relação pessoal com o Senhor, podemos muitas vezes senti-lo longe, inalcançável. Mas Jesus demonstra que ele não abandona nunca os seus. Ele nunca nos abandonará. No Evangelho deste domingo, ele anuncia a vinda de um auxílio, um defensor, um consolador, um advogado, o paráclito, o Espírito de Verdade (14,15-17) e a sua própria vinda (14,18-21). E, por fim, declara que todos os ensinamentos que ele deu até aquele momento nunca serão ultrapassados, mas serão válidos para sempre. Somente quem se deixa guiar por seus mandamentos pode receber o Espírito Santo e se abrir ao amor de Jesus e do Pai. A primeira consideração a ser levada em conta na leitura deste texto é que no seu início e no seu final Jesus fala respectivamente do amor por ele e da necessidade de seguir os seus mandamentos. Na dor que os discípulos sentem por separar-se de Jesus, revela-se o amor deles por ele. Por isso, se querem demonstrar que este sentimento é verdadeiro, este desejo de tê-lo presente sempre, deverão fazê-lo, mantendo esta comunhão através da observância dos seus mandamentos. Observar os mandamentos significa acolher com fé o conjunto da sua Palavra (14,23-24), sendo guiado por ela. Jesus permanece presente na sua palavra e no seu chamamento. Quem se deixa guiar por esses, segue Jesus, permanece unido a ele e demonstra assim o seu amor por ele. Pois o amor não consiste em palavras, sentimentos ou recordações, mas em dar ouvidos, acreditar e em atos. Na verdade, a quem permanece unido a Jesus desta forma, Deus concede o Espírito Santo como novo socorro, a pedido de Jesus. Até agora, os discípulos sempre contaram com a ajuda de Jesus, com a sua proteção, o seu cuidado, a sua guia, a sua força. Em nenhum momento, foram deixados de lado ou rejeitados por Jesus, sempre o tiveram presente. Agora que Jesus vai embora, os discípulos começam a sentir medo de ficar sozinhos, desamparados, mas Jesus promete um outro auxílio: o Pai lhes dará o Espírito Santo. – Pe Carlos Henrique Nascimento MINISTERIOS PARA A MISSA V DOMINGO DA QUARESMA CELEBRANTE: Pe Tony Silveira HOSPITALIDADE: Maria Simas MESTRE DE CERIMONIAS: Daniel Silva MUSICA: Maria Clementina, e João Silveira CANTICOS: Antonio Sousa, Isabel Reis, Rita Fonte, Magarida Filipe, Filomena Vieira, Nascimento Ferreira, e Lucia Martins LEITORES: 1a. leitura: Angela Pereira Salmo: Angela Pereira 2a. Ramiro Couto Oração dos Fieis: Adelaide Ferreira CORPO DE CRISTO: Celebrante y Maria Dutra SANGUE DE CRISTO: Ernesto y Arlete Costa USHERS: Manuel Bulcão e Membros da nossa comunidade. INTENCAO DA MISSA: Sheryl Morris (Sp. Int.) ANUNCIOS: Isabel Reis BOLETIM: Paul Moreira 9 Advertising page Advertising page
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