St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church March 22nd “The Fifth Sunday of Lent” HOLY TRIDUUM HOLY THURSDAY, April 2, 2015 7:30pm– Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Bilingual) After Mass - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00pm GOOD FRIDAY, April 3, 2015 3:15pm– Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion and Death (English) 6:00pm- Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion and Death (English) 8:00pm- Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion and Death (Spanish) HOLY SATURDAY, April 4, 2015 7:30pm– Easter Vigil Liturgy - Bilingual Mass EASTER SUNDAY, April 5, 2015 CHURCH 8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm DI LEO HALL 8:15am 10:15am 12:15pm 2:00pm (Spanish) NO EVENING (6:00PM) MASS Parish Information Pastoral Associate Deacon Pat [email protected] Sacramental Life Ministries 676-4403 Pastoral Council Don Hitzeman 676-4403 Finance CouncilJeff Irwin676-4403 Pastoral Care Adm. Ann Lawlor 695-6657 [email protected] Business Manager Emmy Lontoc 695-6658 Office Manager Sharla Ortiz 676-4403 Bulletin Editor Parish Librarian John Lawson Terry Antuzzi 870-9990 676-7318 [email protected] [email protected] Infant Baptism Julie Sprengelmeyer 970-8050 Confirmation/Adults Anthony Karganilla 506-6653 Confirmation/Youth Mary Hitzeman 693-2146 Holy Communion/Sick Frank Dagonese 676-9766 Resurrection Ministry Rita Hernandez 676-5655 Marriage Convalidation676-4403 Retrouvaille Program Dcn. Bob & Fran 695-6653 Vocation Director Frank Dagonese 676-9766 Marriage Encounter John & Raquel 699-6750 FuneralAnn Lawlor695-6657 Deacons Ministerios En Espanol Directora De Edu. Maria Barth [email protected] 587-0023 Eucharestia Eduardo Baltonado 699-2801 BautizosMaria Barth587-0023 LectoresAmado Garcia696-2706 Movimiento Fam. Fernando Martinez 760-8726 Caritas Casesoramiento 909-763-4970 #449 Uncion De Los Enfermos Maria Barth 587-0023 Groupo De Jovenes Maria Barth 587-0023 Faith Formation Little Church Grades K-5 Coord. Allison Willits Letha Heylmun 244-6315 695-6656 Director Religious Ed. Diane Axline 694-8614 Sacramental Prep. Mary Hitzeman 693-2146 [email protected] [email protected] Adult Faith Formation R.C.I.ASusan Cline295-5971 Remembering Church Dcn. Pat 676-4403 Journey of Faith Frank Dagonese 676-9766 Liturgical / Worship Ministries Altar Servers Sharla Ortiz 676-4403 Holy Communion Rene Micallef 302-8557 GreetersMary Kleinvachter551-4813 LectorsTito Alvarez760-3093 UshersTerry Purpura587-0862 Environment & Art Armando / Yolanda 201-8348 Music 7:25 am Daily 8:00 am Sun. (Eng) Nancy Marshall 285-5233 5:00 & 7:00 pm Sat. & 2:00 pm Sun. Rudy Vergara, Jr. 775-1969 10:00 am Sun. & 6:00 pm Sun.(Eng)Lori Ascani 698-3288 12:00 Noon (Eng) Andy & JR Santos 249-9175 Bob Phillips695-6653 Dennis Malkowski302-3140 Efren Ramirez225-6240 Jim Kincaid265-1517 Christian Life Ministries Filipino Ministry Healing Ministry Knights of Columbus Christian Life Ministries Bereavement Support Women’s Guild Regina Applegate George Montano Miguel Rodriguez Paul Watkins Rita & Bea Gisela Bueno 587-0982 522-9072 663-9494 302-5326 676-5655 972-4322 Outreach Programs Birth Choice Crisis Pregnancy 699-9808 Boy Scouts Ken Radosevich 302-6070 Cub Scouts Rob Waldron 299-0240 St. Vincent De Paul Help/Food Pantry 587-6752 Catholic Charities924-9964 Liturgical Formation Hemet Vicariate Formation Day, April 25, 2015 Offered by the Diocese of San Bernardino - Hosted by St. Catherine of Alexandria Workshops will include: · Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Intermediate)* · Readers · Lay Presider’s · Art & Environment Workshops will be offered in English and Spanish *Intermediate– Class for ministers interested in renewing their commission or ministers that have previously attended and Extraordinary Ministers Communion class Per Diocesan policy, all liturgical ministers must attend a Diocesan training workshop for ministry every 3 years. For more information please contact the Coordinators of the indicated ministries (phone numbers are listed in the directory) or the Parish office at (951) 676-4403. ___________________________________ If your group or ministry has an announcement to be placed in our bulletin, please submit it to Sharla Ortiz 3 weeks prior to publication for approval. If you would like the event to be announced at Mass, the same 3 week policy holds. Thank you. ___________________________________ St. Catherine of Alexandria is in dire need of 12 additional Eucharistic Ministers at the Sunday 12:00 p.m. and 19 additional Eucharistic Ministers at the Sunday 6:00 p.m. masses. Training is available on these dates: If you can help, please contact Renee at (951) 302-8557, email: [email protected] EM Training March 24th 6-7 pm March 28th 9-10 am April 15th 6-7 pm Mark Your Calendar Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 7:00 PM - Lent (soup supper) Baptism Information Meetings -April 11, 2015 at 9:30am in Room L-4 April 22nd New Parishioner Orientation Spanish 6:15 7:00pm English Reconciliation Services Saturday, May 2, 2015, 8:00 AM Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 7:00 PM Saturday, June 6, 2015, 8:00 AM Seven men were instituted as Acolytes during a Mass on March 7 at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, San Bernardino. Pictured with Msgr. Gerard Lopez, S.T.L., V.G., are (left to right): Guadalupe Ramirez, Joseph Moorman, Ayed Khader, Alfonso Martinez, John Cruz, Armando Servin, and Mark Martinez. All will continue their formation and preparation for ordination as permanent deacons for the Diocese of San Bernardino in November. EASTER MORNING BREAKFAST BASKET BLESSING The Blessing of food at Easter is a long standing tradition in many countries. The food included usually consisted of the breakfast that you would serve on Easter morning. When preparing the basket, it is first lined with a linen or lace cloth napkin whose ends extend beyond the basket rim, So the Easter food can be covered while transporting it. The cloth/napkin symbolizes the shroud in which Jesus’ body was wrapped. Where: Behind the Church, in the prayer garden When: Holy Saturday, 2 pm What to put in your basket: Hard boiled Easter eggs, sausage or ham, bread or rolls, horseradish, small bottle of vinegar, salt, pepper, A Easter cake, Maybe a bottle of wine or other spirits may be included, Easter butter lamb, or made from candy. The basket is uncovered for the blessing by the Deacon using Holy water, prayers are said, and you will be given a list of other items And the reasons for their use. Any other questions, contact: Deacon Dennis or Barbara Malkowski at 951-302-3140 2015 DDF Assessments: ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA 1st SUNDAY COLLECTION February 14th & 15th 2015 Diocese Goal: 109,300 Parish Goal: 200,000 Total Goals 309,300 MASS TIME # of ENV. PLATE ENV. TOTAL 5PM 115 $1,040.00 $2,520.00 $3,560.00 7PM 53 $624.00 $310.00 $934.00 8AM 117 $1,139.00$2,615.00$3,754.00 10AM 105 $1,478.00 $1,948.00 $3,426.00 12PM 93 $890.00 $1,697.00 $2,587.00 2PM 76 $688.00$992.00$1,680.00 6PM74 $950.00$1,131.00 $2,081.00 Office TOTALS 633 $6,809.00 $11,213.00 $18,022.00 Comparison from 4th Sunday in January 2014 $4,506.00 $12,295.00$16,801.00 Previous Year Increase/(decrease) $2,303.00.00 $(1,082.00) Young Adult Youth Ministry Thank you all for your cooperation in our smooth transition to signing in and out! CONFIRMATION: Exit interviews today and next week and Confirmation WILL BE APRIL 16 at 7PM!!! High School: NO CLASS Today, March 15! There will be class on March 22. Join us for our movie “the Passion of the Christ” on Palm Sunday, March 29. $1,221.00 Received to Date: 4,901 Percent to Date: 1.58% Diocese Over-goal cash to Parish Pledge to Date: 10,591 # OF DONORS 29 THE NEW CHANGE TO K-5 First Reconciliation For 2nd thru 5th grade Please keep our children in your prayers As they begin to celebrate their first Reconciliations during Lent. Thank you To all our parents who are leading by example. Keeping our Faith, and to the community for their prayers. First Holy Eucharist Preparation classes will begin on April 12, 2015. The child and at least one parent attends three Preparation classes. Each class is from 1:30 to 3:30. The dates are, April 12, 19, & Middle School: Don’t forget to sign your Middle School 26. There is a posted list of children eligible for the child in and out! Middle school will host a Seder meal for Sacrament this year. PLEASE check the list!! And contact me our families on March 23. 4th and 5th grade families please for any clarifications. bring 1 dozen hard boiled eggs, 6th grade families bring celery and radishes, 7th grade families bring matzah, and LENTEN FOOD DRIVE 8th grade families bring 1 gallon of grape juice. PLEASE The K-5 faith formation classes are collecting food For St. RSVP to Diane at [email protected] with the number Vincent de Paul food pantry. We are competing to see what attending. To celebrate Easter, we will have an ice cream class can bring in the most food items. While teaching the social on April 6. 4th and graders are asked to bring bowls, act of giving to those who need. The winning class will 5th graders bring a bottle of syrup, 6th graders ice cream, receive a “Family pancake breakfast” And will be announced 7th graders whipped cream or toppings and 8th graders on Palm Sunday. cookies. Middle School will be moving to Wednesday for 2015-16! Contact Diane for more details!. Letha L. Heylmun CCM St. Catherine of Alexandria 951-695-6656 WE WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS TO OUR PARISH FAMILY NEW PARISHIONER ORIENTATION If you are interested in joining Saint Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church please make plans to join us at our next New Parishioner Orientation scheduled for the following date and times: April 22nd, 2015 at 6:15 PM Spanish Parish Social Hall April 22nd, 2015 at 7:00 PM English Parish Social Hall This is an information meeting lasting about 30 minutes and we are committed to serving the needs of all those who show interest in joining our Parish. In order for people to understand the mission of the parish, we invite all prospective members to this gathering. We will explain the mission and focus of our parish and tell you how we meet our goal of loving Jesus and growing together in His love. Our Pastor, Fr. Anthony Dao, Fr. Sergio Renteria (Parochial Vicar), deacons and staff are committed to our parishioners. We will also share with you the expectations of the new parishioners who will participate in the active life of the parish. At the New Parishioner Orientation, literature and registration forms are given out and you can complete them on site if you wish. The priests, deacons, and staff are available to assist new parishioners through every step of their journey and if you would like additional information, we can be reached through the Pastoral Office at 951-676-4403. We look forward to meeting you. Blessings, Dcn. Pat Necerato, Pastoral Associate From the Parish Lenten Mission Team Thank You…… To all who served at the Parish Lenten Mission; for your dedication and commitment and for serving with joyful hearts! “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in my name he may give you.” John Chapter 15: 16 To all who came, attended and participated in the Parish Lenten Mission and shared cookies in the Cookie Fellowship, we thank you for joining us in this Lenten Journey. Leng & Manny Gonzales Parish Lenten Mission Team Mass Card High School All youth in preparation for sacraments must participate at Mass on a weekly basis Name________________________________________ Date March 22nd Mass _______________________ Priest________________________________________ Homily Topic _________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ _____ Mass Card Middle School All youth in preparation for sacraments must participate at Mass on a weekly basis Name________________________________________ Date March 22nd Mass _______________________ Priest________________________________________ Homily Topic _________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Mass Intentions Date March 23rd Ann Marie Savant March 24th Peter Diaz March 25th Ann Marie Savant Hour Monday 7:25 am Tuesday 7:25 am Wednesday 7:25 am March 26th Larry Long March 27th Anthony Jordan Ortiz March 28th Intentions of Parishioners Dick John Richards Mr. / Mrs. Disosdad Castro 30 Ann. March 29th Employees of PLI-DEK Aidan Hall Esperansa Luansing Bernarda Galindo Intentions of Parishioners Thursday 7:25 am Friday 7:25 am Saturday 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:00 pm Deployed Military A1C Kyle Banogon USAF Korea RDML Allile Coetzee USN Afghanistan LtCol Kodie L Dean USMC Afghanistan SPC Arturo De La Cruz III US Army Afghanistan PO2 Johnathan D. Buckles USMC Iraq Major Damian Bess US Army Afghanistan PFC Andrew Soria US Army Afghanistan 1st. Sgt Edward Gonzales USMC Iraq Sgt. Juan C. Ramos-Torrelio USMC Afghanistan Sgt. Anthony Zabala USMC Afghanistan LCTL David S. Parrett USMC Iraq AFC Miguel Echavarri USAF UAE LCPL Dane Davis USMC Afghanistan SSGT Shane Lipetzky USMC Afghanistan LCPL Richard M. Charron USMC Afghanistan SGT Damian Michael Root USMC Afghanistan CPL Paul A Borrero USMC Afghanistan SGT Erik Ortiz USMC Afghanistan AFC Mary Rose Banogon USAF Korea SGT Antonio Aranda USMC Afghanistan ASI Constantino Ramos USN Afghanistan CPL Dominique M Lamelin USMC Kuwait CPL Jake Parrett USMC Afghanistan Tech Sgt Paul M. Lamelin USAF Pusan Korea START PLANNING NOW FOR OUR APRIL RETREAT This year’s retreat will be held at the El Carmelo Retreat House, in Redlands on April 24-April 26. This year’s theme is “Family, today in our Catholic tradition (First in a three year series on the Family).” A retreat is a leisurely time when you listen to conferences, avail of consultations, pray or spend quiet time in peaceful reflection. The cost for single occupancy is $195.00 or double occupancy is $170.00 which includes two nights accommodation, six meals plus all the benefits of the schedule. Worldwide Marriage Encounter retreat El Carmelo Retreat House offers: · Comfortable single and double room occupancy In the first reading it says “I will be their God, with a private bathroom. and they shall be my people.” God wants to be · Bed linen and towels are provided. invited into your marriage. The next Worldwide · Delicious meals prepared by our Sisters, The Oblates of St. Martha. Marriage Encounter Weekends are April 24-26, · An atmosphere where you will feel right at home. June 26-28 Contact Robert & Denise Borruel Serene meditative gardens with water features. @ 951-520-7478 to sign up. Early registration is · · Striking view of the San Bernardino mountains suggested as our weekends fill quickly. and our rambling orange groves. · Seasonal fruit for sale. · Catholic religious articles, gifts & book shop. Retreat Captain, Joe Cherpin, 676-6183 El Viñedo de Raquel Retiros de Sanación después del Aborto Marzo 20th–Marzo 22nd 2015 Blessing of Palms www.rachelsvineyard.org [email protected] You are welcome to bring one single blade palm from home to have it blessed at our Palm Sunday Masses on (951) 365-1035 March 29, 2015. The retiros three solemn blessings of the son palms be celebrated at the para plaza, in front of the main doors, at the 8AM, Los del Viñedo de Raquel unawill oportunidad hermosa 10AM and 2PM (Spanish) masses, followed by the procession into cualquier mujer o hombre que ha luchado con el dolor emocional the Church. We will gather as a community before thesede masses and enter the Church the blessings o espiritual un aborto. Durante el fin defollowing semana, nos reunimosof the palms, replicating the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem...all areCristo welcome. como Cuerpo de que sufre para ministrar unos a otros en Su Nombre. Compartimos los ejercicios espirituales, que nos ayudan a trabajar con la pena reprimida, la cólera y muchos ritualesVigil para ayuEaster dar a llorar la pérdida de tu niño/a no nacido aceptando el perdón de Dios. Este presentado en laopening tradiciónwith Católica. Please join usretiro at ouresEaster Vigil Mass the blessing of the Paschal Candle and the lighting of the new fire which will take place at the beginning of Mass, outside the main doors on the Plaza, by the fountain, where we will gather as a worshiping community. This will take place prior to entering the Church, and before the Mass begins. All are welcome. Bells You are also invited to bring in your own bell to ring at the Gloria (Glory to God) to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord at our Easter Vigil Mass on April 4, 2015 at 7:30PM Please Pray for the ill and hospitalized members of our Parish, their families & caregivers. “Please remember our Elderly and Homebound as well” Please email to [email protected] If you would like a prepetual prayer request please contact Irene Roney at 304-2474 Isabell Vargas Mary A Hague Elias Sabbara Emmanuel Lopez Francisca Soto Mary McClintock Jonathan Touzinsky Gabriella Stumetz Jim McCarthy Patricia Pedersen The Hill Family Marc Wright Stacy Gibbons Natalie Shaba Our facility will be CLOSED for Holy Week March 30-April 4, 2015 Please make arrangements for your group to meet at an alternate location. Thank you. The meaning of Palm Sunday The triumphal entry of Jesus coming into Jerusalem is what we know as Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter Sunday. And it's also interesting to note that the story of the triumphal entry is one of the few incidents in the life of Jesus which appears in all four Gospel accounts. Putting the four accounts together, it becomes clear that the triumphal entry was a significant event, not only to the people of Jesus’ day, but to Christians throughout history. We celebrate Palm Sunday to remember that momentous occasion. On that day, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a borrowed donkey’s colt, one that had never been ridden before. The disciples spread their cloaks on the donkey for Jesus to sit on, and the multitudes came out to welcome Him, laying before Him their cloaks and the branches of palm trees. The people hailed and praised Him as the “King who comes in the name of the Lord” as He rode to the temple, where He taught the people, healed them, and drove out the money-changers and merchants who had made His Father’s house a “den of robbers”. Jesus’ purpose in riding into Jerusalem was to make public His claim to be their Messiah and King of Israel in fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. The Gospel of Matthew tells us that the King coming on the foal of a donkey was an exact fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9, where it is written, “Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Jesus rides into His capital city as a conquering King and is hailed by the people as such, in the manner of the day. He receives the worship and praise of the people because only He deserves it. No longer does He tell His disciples to be quiet about Him, but to shout His praises and worship Him openly. The spreading of cloaks was an act of homage for royalty and with this act, Jesus was openly declaring to the people that He was their King and the Messiah they had been waiting for. Unfortunately, the praise the people lavished on Jesus was not because they recognized Him as their Messiah. They welcomed Him out of their desire for a deliverer, someone who would lead them in a revolt against Rome. There were many who, though they did not believe in Christ with a spiritual faith, nevertheless hoped that perhaps He might be to them a great warrior...a deliverer. These are the ones who hailed Him as King with their many Hosannas, recognizing Him as the Son of David who came in the name of the Lord. But when He failed in their expectations, when He refused to lead them in a massive revolt against the Roman occupiers and those who collaborated with them, the crowds quickly turned on Him. Within just a few days, their Hosannas would change to cries of “Crucify Him!”...as those who hailed Him as a hero would soon reject and abandon Him. The story of the triumphal entry is the story of the King who came as a lowly servant on a donkey, not a prancing steed, not in royal robes, but on the clothes of the poor and humble. Jesus Christ comes not to conquer by force as earthly kings, but by love, grace, mercy, and His own sacrifice for His people. His is not a kingdom of armies and splendor, but of lowliness and servant-hood. He conquers not nations, but hearts and minds. His message is one of peace with God, not of temporal peace. If Jesus has made a triumphal entry into our hearts, He reigns there in peace and love. As His followers, we exhibit those same qualities, and the world sees the true King living and reigning in triumph in us. Glory to God in the Highest... TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I will make a new covenant; I will write my law upon their hearts (Jeremiah 31:31-34) Psalm — Create a clean heart in me, O God (Psalm 51) Second Reading — Christ learned obedience and became the source of eternal salvation (Hebrews 5:7-9) Gospel — If a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it produces much fruit (John 12:20-33) READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Lent; Third Scrutiny Monday: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo Wednesday: The Annunciation of the Lord Friday: Abstinence LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor hará una nueva alianza con la casa de Israel. (Jeremías 31:31-34) o Ezequiel 37:12-14. Salmo — Oh Dios, crea en mí un corazón puro (Salmo 51 (50)) o Salmo 130 (129). Segunda lectura — Cristo aprendió obediencia, y los que ahora le obedecen encuentran en él la salvación eterna (Hebreos 5:7-9) o Romanos 8:8-11. Evangelio — Si el grano de trigo cae en tierra y muere, da mucho fruto (Juan 12:20-33) o Juan 11:1-45 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Miércoles: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Sal 40 (39):7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lc 1:26-38 Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Sábado: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Domingo: Mc 11:1-10 o Jn 12:12-16 (procesión); Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (21):8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Fil 2:6-11; Mc 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39] LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma; Tercer Escrutinio Lunes: Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo Miércoles: La Anunciación del Señor Viernes:Abstinencia El significado del Domingo de Ramos La entrada triunfal de Jesús entrando en Jerusalén es lo que conocemos como el Domingo de Ramos, el domingo anterior al Domingo de Pascua. Y también es interesante observar que la historia de la entrada triunfal es uno de los pocos incidentes en la vida de Jesús que aparece en los cuatro Evangelios. Poner las cuatro cuentas en conjunto, se hace evidente que la entrada triunfal fue un evento significativo, no sólo para la gente de la época de Jesús, sino a los cristianos a lo largo de la historia. Celebramos el Domingo de Ramos para recordar esa ocasión trascendental. En ese día, Jesús entró en Jerusalén montado en la parte posterior de un pollino de asna prestado, uno que nunca se había montado antes. Los discípulos tendían sus mantos por el burro por Jesús para sentarse, y las multitudes salieron a darle la bienvenida, por el que se delante de él sus mantos y ramas de palmeras. Las personas aclamaron y lo elogió como "el Rey que viene en nombre del Señor", como Cabalgó hasta el templo, donde se enseñaba a la gente, los sanó, y expulsaron a los cambistas y comerciantes que habían hecho la casa de Su Padre una "cueva de ladrones". El propósito de Jesús en montar en Jerusalén era hacer pública su pretensión de ser el Mesías y Rey de Israel en cumplimiento de la profecía del Antiguo Testamento. El Evangelio de Mateo nos dice que el Rey que viene en el hijo de asna fue un cumplimiento exacto de Zacarías 9: 9, donde está escrito: "Alégrate mucho, hija de Sión! Grita, hija de Jerusalén! Mira, tu rey viene a ti, justo y salvador, humilde, y cabalgando sobre un asno, sobre un pollino hijo de asna. "Jesús monta en su capital como un Rey conquistador y es aclamado por el pueblo como tal, en la forma de la días. Él recibe la adoración y la alabanza de la gente, porque sólo Él merece. Ya no se qué, pues, a sus discípulos para que se callara acerca de Él, pero a gritar sus alabanzas y adorarle abiertamente. La difusión de las capas fue un acto de homenaje para la realeza y con este acto, Jesús estaba declarando abiertamente a la gente que él era su rey y el Mesías que habían estado esperando. Por desgracia, los elogios al pueblo prodigado en Jesús no era porque lo reconocieron como su Mesías. Ellos le dieron la bienvenida de su deseo de un libertador, alguien que les llevaría en una revuelta contra Roma. Fueron muchos los que, a pesar de que no creían en Cristo con una fe espiritual, sin embargo, esperaba que tal vez él sea para ellos un gran guerrero ... un libertador. Estos son los que lo aclamó como el Rey con sus muchos Hosannas, reconociéndolo como el Hijo de David, que llegó en el nombre del Señor. Pero cuando Fracasó en sus expectativas, cuando se negó a llevarlos en una revuelta masiva contra los ocupantes romanos y los que colaboraron con ellos, la multitud se convirtió rápidamente en él. Dentro de pocos días, su Hosannas cambiaría a gritos de "¡Crucifícale!" ... Como los que le aclamaron como un héroe pronto rechazar y lo abandone. La historia de la entrada triunfal es la historia del rey que vino como un siervo humilde en un burro, no un corcel encabritado, no en vestiduras reales, pero en la ropa de los pobres y humildes. Jesucristo no viene a conquistar por la fuerza de los reyes terrenales, sino por el amor, la gracia, la misericordia y su propio sacrificio por su pueblo. Su reino no es de los ejércitos y esplendor, sino de humildad y siervo del capó. Él conquista no las naciones, sino los corazones y las mentes. Su mensaje es de paz con Dios, no de la paz temporal. Si Jesús ha hecho una entrada triunfal en nuestros corazones, Él reina allí en paz y amor. Como sus seguidores, exhibimos esas mismas cualidades, y el mundo vea el verdadero Rey viviendo y reinando en triunfo en nosotros. Gloria a Dios en las Alturas ... Reflecting on God’s Word One of the earliest pictures of Jesus I can remember portrayed him at prayer in the garden of Gethsemane. I still see his hands, clasped tight. They spoke to me of an inner struggle long before I knew about his words, “Father, all things are possible to you. Take this cup away from me, but not what I will but what you will” (Mark 14:36). More than any other scene in the Gospels, this one brought home what it meant to say Jesus was truly man. Today’s Gospel has been called John’s version of the agony in the garden. The word agony (agonia in Greek) means struggle, and we can hear the struggle in Jesus’ awareness that “the hour” he has spoken of before in John’s Gospel, beginning at Cana, has finally arrived. It is the hour of his being lifted up— the hour of both his glory and his crucifixion. It is why he came into the world, and yet we hear him say, “I am troubled.” We hear him wrestling with himself, asking for release from the hour, but then recognizing that it holds “the purpose for which I came.” Hebrews affirms this when it says “he offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence” (5:7). He was able to bear the suffering and become the source of eternal salvation for all who listen to him and follow in his steps. —James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. General Mass Schedule Day of the Week Mass Times Monday Thru Friday 7:25AM (Eng) Saturday Vigil 5:00PM (Eng) 7:00PM (Span) Sunday 8:00AM (Eng) 10:00AM (Eng) 12:00 NOON (Eng) 2:00PM (Span) 6:00PM (Eng) Reconciliation Services Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 7:00 PM Lent (soup supper) Saturday, May 2, 2015, 8:00 AM Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 7:00 PM Rev. Anthony Dao, Pastor Rev. Sergio Rentería, Parochial Vicar Assistant Clergy: Rev. Anthony DiLeo, Pastor Emeritus Rev. John Wagner Pastor Emeritus Msgr. Don Webber Deacons: Jim Kincaid - Robert Phillips Dennis Malkowski - Efren Ramirez Deacon Pat Necerato Pastoral Associate [email protected] Parish Information Church Office Hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Tel. (951) 676-4403 Fax. (951) 695-6659 41875 “C” Street, Temecula, CA 92592 Email: [email protected] Web: stcatherineofalexandria.net Facebook: St Catherine Of Alexandria Catholic Church
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