St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church March 28th “Palm Sunday” 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 DI LEO HALL 8:00am 8:15am 10:00am 10:15am 12:00pm 12:15pm 2:00pm (Spanish) NO EVENING (6:00PM) MASS Parish Information Pastoral Associate Deacon Pat deaconpatnecerato@gmail.com Sacramental Life Ministries 676-4403 Pastoral Council Don Hitzeman 676-4403 Finance CouncilJeff Irwin676-4403 Pastoral Care Adm. Ann Lawlor 695-6657 ann@scachurch.org Business Manager Emmy Lontoc 695-6658 Office Manager Sharla Ortiz 676-4403 Bulletin Editor Parish Librarian John Lawson Terry Antuzzi 870-9990 676-7318 emmy@scachurch.org sharla@scachurch.org 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 maria@scachurch.org 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 letha@scachurch.org stcyouth@verizon.net 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: rmicallef@verizon.net EM Training March 28th 9-10 am April 15th 6-7 pm Mark Your Calendar 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 stcyouth@verizon.net 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 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament As we prepare ourselves for the Easter Celebration, this will give you an amazing opportunity to spend time with Jesus. Let this be a time that If you are interested in joining Saint Catherine of you can experience a deepening of your relaAlexandria Catholic Church please make plans to join tionship in prayer and reflection with Our Lord us at our next New Parishioner Orientation scheduled and feel the beauty of his Love. Eucharistic for the following date and times: April 22nd, 2015 at Adoration is the best way we have on earth to 6:15 PM Spanish Parish Social Hall April 22nd, 2015 spend some quiet time with Our Lord, thereat 7:00 PM English Parish Social Hall This is an information meeting lasting about 30 minutes and we fore, we are inviting you to join us in The Adoare committed to serving the needs of all those who ration of the Blessed Sacrament on Holy Thursshow interest in joining our Parish. In order for peoday from 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. in Di Leo Hall.” ple 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 Mass Card High School All youth in preparation for sacraments must participate at Mass on a weekly basis Name________________________________________ Date March 28th 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 28th Mass _______________________ Priest________________________________________ Homily Topic _________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Mass Intentions Date March 30th Ann Marie Savant March 31st Peter Diaz April 1st Ann Marie Savant Hour Monday 7:25 am Tuesday 7:25 am Wednesday 7:25 am April 2nd Holy Thursday April 3rd Good Friday Good Friday Good Friday April 4th Easter Vigil April 5th Intentions of Parishioners Kathleen Johnston Luis David Arreola Erma McKay / Tom Hagerty Bonaventura Kealoha Bautista Family Thanksgiving Thursday 7:30 pm Friday 3:15 pm 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Saturday 7:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am 8:15 am 10:00 am 10:15 pm 12:00 pm 12:15 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 retreat schedule. Carmelo Retreat House offers: Worldwide Marriage Encounter El · Comfortable single and double room occupancy with a private bathroom. Are you looking to put Christ in your marriage? · Bed linen and towels are provided. Deepen your communication, rekindle your · Delicious meals prepared by our Sisters, The Oblates of St. Martha. romance and renew your sacrament by · An atmosphere where you will feel right at home. attending the next Worldwide Marriage EnSerene meditative gardens with water features. counter weekend on April 24-26, June 26-28, · · Striking view of the San Bernardino mountains Sept. 25-27 or Nov. 13-15, 2015. Please visit our and our rambling orange groves. website at www.sb-wwme.org or · Seasonal fruit for sale. Facebook: http: SB-WWME Community · Catholic religious articles, gifts & book shop. Retreat Captain, Joe Cherpin, 676-6183 El Viñedo de Raquel Retiros de Sanación después delSymbols Aborto at the Easter Vigil As we approach the highest Day of the22nd Church we may wonder what some of the signs and symbols in the liturgy MarzoHoly 20th–Marzo 2015 mean...we will experience this at the Easter Vigil Mass when we see the “New Fire” lit...when we witness the “Glorious Pascal Candle” and when we hear the ringing of the bells at the Gloria...all of this speaks to us on a profound level -- speakwww.rachelsvineyard.org ing without words -- speaking directly to the heart. The Great Easterwww.RVTemeculaEspanol@yahoo.com Vigil, is the most excellent celebration of the entire Christian year. There are many symbols associated (951) 365-1035 with this solemnity, some official, some tradition, but all of them help us to surround the feast with deep meaning, and to make it take root in our hearts. Los retiros del Viñedo de Raquel son una oportunidad hermosa para Newemocional Fire cualquier mujer o hombre que ha luchado con el dolor The symbol here is fire, an ancient force that signifies purging, zeal, power and awe. The fire should be made from wood o espiritual de un aborto. Durante el fin de semana, nos reunimos and/or charcoal; and from it are lit both the Paschal candle and the charcoal for the thurible (censer). The flame should be como Cuerpo de Cristo que sufre para ministrar unos a otros en Su kindled from the spark of a flint -- or from a taper...as the natural lighting seems much more appropriate than other means. Nombre. Compartimos ejercicios espirituales, nos ayudan A skittish little flame is notlos what the ceremony is aboutque -- ideally this riteatakes place outside the church, and is followed by trabajar con la pena reprimida, la cólera y muchos rituales para ayua true procession (a “holy intonothe sanctuary. The prayer here powerfully states: dar a llorar la pérdida deparade”) tu niño/a nacido aceptando el perdón Make this new fire holy, and inflame us with new hope. Purify our de Dios. Este retiro es presentado en la tradición Católica. minds by this Easter celebration and bring us one day to the feast of eternal light. Paschal Candle And while there are many symbols, the primary visual symbol at the Easter Vigil is the Paschal candle, the symbol of Christ himself, risen triumphantly from the dead, shining as the True Light to the nations. The tradition of a large candle as the symbol of Christ and of purity is seen as the symbol of the Resurrection. There are many rituals associated with the preparation of this candle as well. A cross is scored into the candle wax with a stylus, marking this as the sign of victory... above and below the cross are marked an Alpha and Omega, the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. In the corners defined by the cross are marked the four numerals of the current year. In Christ’s journey from eternity to eternity, we are privileged each year to rejoice again at his supreme miracle of redemption and resurrection. Finally, five grains of incense are inserted at the center and arms of the inscribed cross and held in place by wax nails, honoring Christ’s five wounds. Sacrifice and pain is a reality, even in glory. At a certain place in the Liturgy, the Paschal candle leads the faithful into the church for prayer, readings, initiation and Eucharist. This where we as a community join in the procession from outside to inside the Church and take our seats...during this procession, there is the acclamation of Christ as our Light, each time more intense and higher in pitch, to which we respond, “Thanks be to God!” The highpoint of this Service of Light at the beginning of the Vigil is the Easter Proclamation (often called Exsultet from its first word in Latin). This is a glorious text, often sung to an ancient melody. An accurate and inspiring rendition is the goal of every Easter Vigil service. Bells Bells, which have not been heard since the Gloria of the Mass on Holy Thursday, are rung at the Gloria of the Easter Vigil. Bells have a very hallowed place among the musical symbols used by the Church. There is even a very privileged pontifical ceremony for their blessing. The bishop first washes the bell in holy water, then it is anointed inside and out with oil. Tower bells are traditionally given names of saints and their use lends a decidedly sacred tone to the ceremonies of the Vigil. So bring your bells on Easter Vigil and be a part of this glorious and most excellent celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord...Gloria to God in the Highest... 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 Gospel at the Procession with Palms — Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16). First Reading — In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). Psalm — My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? (Psalm 22). Second Reading — Christ emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). Gospel — The account of Christ’s passion according to Mark (Mark 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39]). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13;e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord / Domingo de Ramos “de la Pasión del Señor” Monday: Monday of Holy Week / Lunes de la Semana Santa Tuesday: Tuesday of Holy Week / Martes de la Semana Santa Wednesday: Wednesday of Holy Week / Miércoles de la Semana Santa Thursday: Holy Thursday; Paschal Triduum begins / Jueves Santo; Triduo Pascual Friday: Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion; Fast and Abstinence; Passover begins at sunset / Viernes Santo; Ayuno y abstinencia Saturday: Holy Saturday; Vigil of Easter / Sábado Santo; La Vigilia Pascual LECTURAS DE HOY Evangelio para la procesión de las palmas — ¡Bendito el que viene en nombre del Señor! (Marcos 11:1-10) Primera lectura — No oculté el rostro a insultos y salivazos, porque sabía que no quedaría avergonzado (Isaías 50:4-7). Salmo — Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abandonado? (Salmo 22 (21)). Segunda lectura — Jesús se despojó totalmente y Dios lo llenó de exaltación (Filipenses 2:6-11). Evangelio — La versión de la Pasión y Muerte de Jesús que nos da Marcos (Marcos 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39]) LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 42:1-7; Sal 27 (26):1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Martes: Is 49:1-6; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Miércoles: Is 50:4-9a; Sal 69 (68):8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Jueves: Misa del Crisma: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Sal 89 (88):21-22, 25, 27; Apo 1:5-8; Lc 4:16-21 Cena del Señor: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Sal 116 (117):12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Viernes: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Sal 31 (30):2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Sábado: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Sal 104 (103):1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Sal 16 (15): 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Sal 19 (18):8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Sal 42 (41):3, 5; 43:3-4 h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mc 16:1-7 Domingo: Hch 10:34a, 37-43; Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 Símbolos en la Vigilia de Pascua A medida que nos acercamos la más alto Día Santo de la Iglesia podemos preguntarnos cuáles son algunos de los signos y símbolos en la liturgia significa... vamos a experimentar esto en la Misa de la Vigilia Pascua cuando vemos el “fuego nuevo” iluminado... cuando somos testigos de la “Vela Pascual Gloriosa” y cuando escuchamos el sonido de las campanas en la Gloria... todo esto nos habla en un nivel profundo - hablar sin palabras - hablando directamente al corazón. La Gran Vigilia de Pascual, es la más excelente celebración de todo el año cristiano. Hay muchos símbolos asociados con esta solemnidad, algunos oficiales, algunos de tradición, pero todos ellos nos ayudan a rodear la celebración con un significado profundo, y para hacerlo se arraigue en nuestros corazones. Fuego Nuevo El símbolo aquí es el fuego, una antigua fuerza que significa purga, el celo, el poder y el temor. El fuego debe ser de madera y / o carbón; y de ella se encendió tanto el cirio pascual y el carbón vegetal para el incensario (incensario). La llama debe ser encendida por la chispa de un pedernal... como la iluminación natural parece mucho más apropiada que otros medios. Una pequeña llama no es lo que la ceremonia está enfocada, idealmente este rito tiene lugar afuera de la iglesia, y es seguida por una verdadera procesión (un “desfile santo”) en el santuario. La oración poderosamente dice así: Hacer este nuevo fuego sagrado, y nos inflamar con una nueva esperanza. Purificar nuestras mentes por esta celebración de la Pascua y nos lleve un día para la fiesta de la luz eterna. Cirio Pascual Y si bien hay muchos símbolos, el símbolo visual primario en la Vigilia de Pascua es el cirio pascual, símbolo de Cristo mismo, resucitado de entre los muertos triunfalmente, brillante como la luz verdadera a las naciones. La tradición de una gran vela como símbolo de Cristo y de la pureza es visto como el símbolo de la Resurrección. Hay muchos rituales relacionados con la preparación de esta vela también. Una cruz es visible en la cera de la vela, marcando esto como el signo de la victoria... por encima y por debajo de la cruz se marcan un Alfa y la Omega, la primera y la última letra del alfabeto griego. En las esquinas definidas por la cruz se marcan los cuatro números del año en curso. En el viaje de Cristo desde la eternidad hasta la eternidad, tenemos el privilegio de cada año para regocijarse de nuevo en su milagro supremo de la redención y de la resurrección. Por último, cinco granos de incienso se insertan en el centro y los brazos de la cruz inscrita y mantienen en su lugar con clavos de cera, que honran cinco llagas de Cristo. Sacrificio y el dolor es una realidad, incluso en la gloria. En un determinado lugar en la Liturgia, el cirio pascual lleva a los fieles a la iglesia para la oración, lecturas, el inicio y la Eucaristía. Aquí es donde nosotros, como comunidad nos unimos a la procesión desde el exterior hacia el interior de la Iglesia y tomar nuestros asientos... durante esta procesión, está la aclamación de Cristo como nuestra luz, cada vez más intensa y más profunda, al que respondemos “¡Gracias a Dios!” El punto culminante de este Servicio de la Luz en el comienzo de la Vigilia es la Proclamación de Pascua (a menudo llamado Exsultet desde su primera palabra en latín). Este es un texto glorioso, cantado a menudo a una antigua melodía. Una interpretación precisa y estimulante es el objetivo de todos los servicios Vigilia de Pascua. Campanas Campanas, que no se han escuchado desde la Gloria de la Misa del Jueves Santo, cuando van pasando en el Gloria de la Vigilia de Pascua. Las campanas tienen un lugar muy sagrado entre los símbolos musicales utilizados por la Iglesia. Hay incluso una ceremonia pontificia muy privilegiada por su bendición. Los obispos primero, lavan la campana en agua bendita, a continuación, se unge dentro y por fuera con aceite. Tradicionalmente, las campanas de la torre se dan los nombres de los santos, y su uso se presta un tono decididamente sagrado para las ceremonias de la Vigilia. Así que traiga sus campanas en la Vigilia de Pascua y ser parte de esta celebración gloriosa y más excelente de la Resurrección del Señor ... Gloria a Dios en las Alturas .. Reflecting on God’s Word Someone once told me that people come to church on Palm Sunday because they get something. But I like to think that palm says something they recognize as true. “He emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness,” writes Paul, quoting the words of an early Christian hymn. “He humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross,” follow soon after (Philippians 2:7, 8). Emptying and humbling are the two key words embracing the trajectory of the life of Jesus Christ, the Son of God: from incarnation to passion and death. He poured himself out for us and for our salvation, certainly suffering physically—from the beating, the scourging, the crowning with thorns, being struck with a reed, spat upon, prodded, pushed, and stumbling up the hill to Golgotha. Then he was stretched out on a crossbeam, nailed to it, and lifted up, his body suspended between heaven and earth. Finally, he suffocated, unable to raise himself to take in more air. There was also the inner suffering of abandonment, of seeing his disciples run off, of realizing that all those who had cried “Hosanna” a few days earlier had either been silent or had cried out, “Crucify him.” Only the women had remained with him. Today, when we take home a piece of palm, it invites us to prepare to renew our baptismal promises on Easter. Then we can add our voices to that solitary voice almost two millennia ago, saying, “Truly, this is the Son of God!” (Mark 15:39). —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 deaconpatnecerato@gmail.com Parish Information Church Office Hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Tel. (951) 676-4403 Fax. 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