April 05, 2015 Easter Sunday Of The Resurrection Of The Lord Thank You Thank you to everyone who donated ester lilies and helped decorate our Church for Easter Sunday. It takes all of you to make this happen year after year. CONGRADULATIONS Mass Intentions/Intenciones de las Misas th. Easter Vigil Saturday, April 4 7:00p.m. Pauline Higuera †, Norma, Alfred & Donald Daniel † Jesus y Josefina Ordaz † Sunday, April 5th. 8:00 a.m. Adeline Nelson †, Pauline F. Higuera † Raymond Castanon †, Trinida Vasquez †, William Franco † Apolonio Damian †, Julio & Stella Serenil † Intention of Christy Harvey, Intention of Arthur Vasquez 9:30 a.m. For all Parishioners of St. Joseph’s 11:00a.m En Honor de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Por las Almas del Purgatorio 12:30 p.m. Mercedes Rodriguez y Mercedes Moreno † Jesus Martinez y Sergio Oliver † Wednesday, April 8th. 8:00a.m. Socorro, Ignacio & Victor Uribe †, George & Emma Barros † Intention of Irigoyen Family Thursday, April 9st, . 8:00a.m. Ricardo Arreguin † Friday, April 10th. 8:00a.m. Alberto & Petra Deleon†, Ricardo Arreguin † Saturday, April 11tht. 5:30 p.m. Loretta Pollock†, Ezequiel I. Hernandez † Ramona Garcia †, Sally Aguilera †, Patricio & Juan Pallares † Intention of Richard Gonzales, Intention of Jeanette Cooksey 7:00p.m. Heromino Castrillo†, Ricardo Arreguin † Jesus y Josefina Ordaz † Guadalupe y Consuelo Ledesma Reyes † Intencion de Pedro Hernandez Sunday, April 12th. 8:00a.m. Adeline Nelson †, Michael Nash †, Tino & Jerry Franco † Intention of Andrew Bruno 9:30a.m. Lupe Corsno & Thomas Mata †, Domingo Ruiz Sr. † Catarina & Meliton Pallares† Juan & Adela Dominguez † Intention of Cora Nicacio 11:00a.m. Por los Feligreses de la Parroquia 12:30p.m. Silviano Acosta †, Intencion de la Familia Mercado Congratulations to the children and adult who received their sacraments on Easter Vigil FELICITACIONES Felicitaciones a todos los niños y adultos que recibieron sus sacramentos el día de vigilia. Gospel Summary On Friday afternoon when Jesus died, the women had not been able to finish the customary preparation for burial. The Sabbath began at sundown on Friday, so Mary of Magdalen hurried to the tomb Sunday morning to complete her task. She found the tomb empty. Certain that Jesus’ body had been stolen, she ran back to get the other disciples. Peter and the other disciple also found an empty tomb but with Jesus’ clothing rolled neatly and placed where his body had been. The disciples still didn’t understand about the resurrection and Mary wept. As she cried, two angels appeared asking why she was crying. She then saw a gardener and asked him where the body might be. When he called her by name, Mary immediately recognized Jesus. Reflection for Families Most parents have discovered by now that things aren’t always as they seem. A poured out bottle of laundry detergent wasn’t really mischievous behavior, but rather an attempt to surprise you with a generous gift of service. Or secret whispers are not an attempt to hide some wrongdoing but rather an effort to plan a surprise for you. Things weren’t as they seemed to Mary Magdalene either that first Easter morning. Our errors in perception often work to remind us that God’s plan is not always obvious, but that we are challenged to trust in the promise of the resurrection. Retiro para Primera Comunión On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. It is typically the most well-attended Sunday service of the year for Christian churches.Christians believe, according to Scripture, that Jesus came back to life, or was raised from the dead, three days after his death on the cross. As part of the Easter season, the death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday, always the Friday just before Easter. Through his death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for sin, thus purchasing for all who believe in him, eternal life in Christ Jesus. Las clases de español tendrán su retiro abril 11 en el salón católico. Donaciones de aperitivos son bien recibidos en la oficina de CCD Antes del día 9 de abril. Qué aaaa Gracias Gracias a todos los que donaron flores y ayudaron a decorar nuestra Iglesia para el domingo de Pascua. Gracias a todos por ayudar año con año. First Communion Retreat Spanish Classes will have their retreat-April 11th at the Msgr Lopez Hall. Donations of snacks are greatly appreciated, can bring by CCD office no later than April 09. Women’s Health Care Workshop A two hour Women’s Health Care Seminar will be presented at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Bakersfield on Sunday, April 26 from 3pm – 5pm. This wor kshop is open to all and especially helpful to couples, marriage prep teachers, deacons, catechists & those in lay ecclesial formation. Credit hours may be applied toward specialization, master catechist & lay formation certification. Cost is $10 per person & $15 per couple. Registration is on line at www.dioceseoffresno.org / Family Life Ministry, on the mail-in flyer or with bilingual secretary, Edith Maldonado at [email protected]; 559-488-7474. Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family Place symbols of Easter such as lighted candles, eggs, and lilies on your dinner table today. Ask some “wondering” questions about how these items might have become symbols for Easter. What do they suggest to us about the gospel story we read today? How can we be symbols of the Easter message to each other and those outside our family? Discussion Starters 1. The symbol that means the most to me at Easter is…because… 2. Mary Magdalene recognized Jesus’ voice when he called her name. One time I know Jesus called my name when… 3. I will share the Good News of Easter this week by… What Is Easter? Pray For Those Who Have Died Recently Oremos Por Los Fieles Difunos Victoria M Cavasos† Ramon L Noriega† Raul Sosa Ramirez† es Pascua: Pascua es la celebración más importante de la Iglesia Cristiana, donde se conmemora la Resurrección de Jesucristo al tercer día después de haber sido crucificado, según los evangelios canónicos. El término Pascua proviene del latín" páscae", La Pascua forma parte de la Semana Santa donde en el SCHOLARSHIPS Students may pick up Guadalupe Society Scholarship forms at St. Joseph Church Office. Please ask Molly for the scholarship form. Thank you and good luck BECAS Los estudiantes pueden recoger las formas para aplicar para las becas escolares de la sociedad guadalupana. Por favor pregunte a Molly en las oficina de la iglesia San José. Muchas gracias y buena suerte. Thank you/Gracias/ Sociedad Guadalupana Your Donations/Ofrendas de la Semana Regular Collection $ 7,497.00 This week we will have second collection for Parish Improvement