10 May 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter

10 May 2015
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday AM: 6:30, 8:00, 9:45, 11:30
Sunday PM: 1:15 (Español), 5:00 (Teen Mass), 6:30
Pastor
Fr. Patrick Moses
Weekday Mass
Monday – Friday: 6:30, 8:30 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 PM (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena)
(Tagalog Mass every 4th Wednesday of the month)
Saturday: 8:30 AM
Permanent Deacons
José Campos, Del Davis, Steve Germain, Gerald Pyne
Adoration
Weekly: Fridays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monthly: 13th of the month 9:00 AM – 6:00 AM (on the 14th)
Penance
Monday: 6:00 PM (English & Spanish)
Friday: 6:00 PM (English & Spanish)
Saturday: 3:30 PM or by appointment (English & Spanish)
Parochial Vicars
Fr. Martin Nguyen and Fr. Daniel Reader
School Principal
Monica Hayden
Parish Office Hours
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM* Monday & Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM* Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
*Closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
CLOSED SATURDAY
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sunday
New Hope Crisis Counseling Hotline
Hot Line (24/7) 1-714-NEW-HOPE or 714-639-4673
5201 Evergreen Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630  714-826-0760  www.sticypress.org  [email protected]
10 MAY 2015  SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
A Special Blessing for Mothers
Most Gracious God, We thank You for our mothers to whom You have entrusted
the care of every precious human life from its very beginning in the womb.
You have given to woman the capacity of participating with You in the creation
of new life. Grant that every woman may come to understand the full meaning
of that blessing, which gives her an unlimited capacity for selfless love for every
child she may be privileged to bear, and for all Your children.
Watch over every mother who is with child, strengthen her faith in Your fatherly
care and love for her and for her unborn baby. Give her courage in times of fear
or pain, understanding in times of uncertainty and doubt, and hope in times of
trouble. Grant her joy in the birth of her child.
To mothers You have given the great privilege and responsibility of being a
child's first teacher and spiritual guide. Grant that all mothers may worthily
foster the faith of their children, following the example of Mary, Elizabeth, and
other holy women who follow Christ. Help mothers to grow daily in knowledge
and understanding of Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and grant them the
wisdom to impart this knowledge faithfully to their children, and to all who
depend upon them.
Assist all "spiritual mothers", those who, though they may have no children of
their own, nevertheless selflessly care for the children of others – of every age and
state in life. Grant that they may know the joy of fulfilling this motherly calling
of women, whether in teaching, nursing, religious life, or in other work which
recognizes and fosters the true dignity of every human being created in Your
image and likeness.
We ask You to send Your Holy Spirit, the Comforter, to all mothers who sorrow
for children that have died, are ill or estranged from their families, or who are in
trouble or danger of any kind. Help grieving mothers to rely on Your tender
mercy and fatherly love for all your children.
We ask your blessing on all those to whom You have entrusted motherhood.
May Your Holy Spirit constantly inspire and strengthen them. May they ever
follow the example of Mary, mother of Our Lord, and imitate her fidelity, her
humility, and her self-giving love. May all mothers receive Your Grace
abundantly in this earthly life, and may they look forward to eternal joy in
Your presence in the life to come.
We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and
the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Mothers!
Fr. Patrick
Parish Office 714-826-0760
Business Administration
Steve Germain, Business Manager
Tony Kulassia, Office Manager
Kathy Loch, Admin. Secretary
Margie Mendez, Secretary
Lisa Giacomi, Bulletin
Adult Formation
Rebecca Soto, Director
Ministerio Hispano
Sr. Maria Teresa Salceda, Director
Humberto Arreola, Coro Hispano
Health Care Ministry
Sr. Rita O’Connell, Director
Worship
Kimberly Wargo, Director of Music
Stewardship
Carlos Ramirez, Director
Youth Formation 714-826-1140
Ruth Bradley, Director
Elaine Brewster, Secretary
Sherri Nelson, Secretary
Youth Ministry 714-826-0460
Laura Benoit, Director
Denise Gonzales, Secretary
Parish School 714-827-4500
Monica Hayden, Principal
Infant Baptism
It is necessary to attend a
Pre-Baptism Information Evening.
Register in the Parish Office at
least two months prior to the
proposed Baptism date.
Sacraments
To complete sacraments or to
become Catholic, adults contact
the Parish Office; children and
teens contact Youth Formation.
Marriage
Contact the Parish Office.
Six months preparation is required.
Anointing of the Sick
In case of serious illness or surgery,
contact Health Care Ministry.
10 MAY 2015  SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
“This is my commandment: love one
another as I love you. No one has
greater love than this, to lay down
one’s life for one’s friends."
(John 15:12-13)
TODAY
It was a typical day. The air
conditioner in classroom #4 is not
working... two members of the
counting ministry were not able to
help... the phone system battery
backup device has failed, again...
the video surveillance contractor
needs to buy more parts... the
asphalt contractor's recommendation
is that we need to spend about
$300,000... the refurbishment of the
old H.O.P.E. office area is two days
behind schedule... and so it went
until the last meeting of my day.
As she answered my question
about their engagement, memories
of my daughter flooded my mind,
instantly transporting me back in
time eighteen years. The similarities
were striking. The ages. The
circumstances of the surprise
pregnancy. Dealing with fathers,
mothers and friends. The agony of
wading through the myriad of
conflicting thoughts and feelings. The
decisions. The outcome. The love.
Met, conceived, engaged and
married in a very short time. Now,
many years, three children and a lot
of life's struggles later they sat
before me humbly seeking assistance
to obtain the church's blessing for
their marriage. No one has greater
love than this, to lay down one’s life
for one’s friends. They did this!
They are doing this! They are an
inspiration. They are a reminder of
God's mercy and the courage that it
takes to seek and to live His calling.
They are like you and so many others
that sit around us on Sundays.
Thank you for your faithfulness.
Your faithful counting ministers
that came early in the morning to
process our collection this week
informed me that you gave back to
Christ $33,636. Thank you for
your generosity!
Deacon Steve
P.S. Our parish's Evangelization
Retreat is coming again May 29-31.
Don't let the "E" word scare you. It is
simply an opportunity to set some
time aside for God and to support
one another in our journey to heaven.
Please sign up today.
MONDAY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FLOWER SALE: Flowers (orchid corsages and
individual carnations) will be available after all Masses for Mother’s Day. We
appreciate your support to help us reach out to mothers in need so that they too
will value life and experience the joy of motherhood.
MARY—A BIBLICAL WALK WITH THE BLESSED MOTHER: 6:30 p.m. in
classrooms #15 & 16. See more information on the Adult Faith Formation page.
HEALTH MINISTRY BOARD MEETING: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Youth Formation
Workroom.
H.O.P.E. BUSINESS MEETING: 7:00 p.m. in the Education Building. All are
welcome! Come find out more about H.O.P.E.
TUESDAY
MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS: Please join us in praying the rosary every
Tuesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the crying room.
WALKING FOR HEALTH: 9:15 a.m. Meet in front of the Ed Bldg for a 1/2 hour walk.
CAPACITAR: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. in the Education Building.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 7:30 p.m. in the Hall conference room.
For more information please call Jay Conklin at 714-337-6857.
AL-ANON MEETING: 7:30 p.m. in Room #7. For more info call Betty at 761-4624.
WEDNESDAY
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Join us in the crying room after the
8:30 a.m. mass.
ROSARY FOR LIFE: Please join us each Wednesday morning after Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Novena in the Crying Room at approximately 9:45 a.m. For more
information please call Diane Caldera 714-952-1071.
STUDENT TALENT SHOW: St. Irenaeus Parish School will be hosting a student
talent show at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Our school is overflowing with talent! We
have singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, and more! All are welcome to attend.
NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) MEETING: 7:00 p.m. in
classroom #7. Offered every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
NEW HORIZONS SUPPORT GROUP: 7:00-8:30 p.m. in classroom #14. Planned
social activities for single, separated, divorced or widowed, ages 50+. Meets the
second Wednesday of each month. Contact: Alicia DeAnda at 714-761-8246 or
Gerry Terpening at 714-969-0329.
THURSDAY
BIBLE STUDY: 9:15 a.m. (last meeting for this session) in the Ed Bldg.
FRIDAY
FOOD BAGGING: Volunteer help is needed to bag food for H.O.P.E.’s next
distribution day. Meet at the convent garage at 8:00 a.m.
LEGION OF MARY: 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Modular Unit. For more information
please call Grace at 714-742-0960.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING: 7:00 p.m. in classroom #6. Please join us in
giving praise, thanks, honor and love to our Lord. All are welcome.
TONY MELENDEZ IN CONCERT AT ST. NORBERT PARISH IN ORANGE:
7:00 PM. Admission $10.00. Tickets available in the Ministry Center Office,
300 E. Taft Ave., Orange, 714.637.4360.
SATURDAY
H.O.P.E. FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Volunteer help is needed to distribute food to
registered recipients. Meet at the convent garage at 8:00 a.m.
FIESTA NI MARIA: At the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Come join in the celebration of “Fiesta
Ni Maria”, a beautiful tradition and expression of profound love and devotion to our
Blessed Mother. Reception and fellowship after the mass at the Education Building.
For more information call Susan Lapinid at 714-330-5429, Josie Ninofranco at
714-761-6375 or Rolly Arenz at 562-924-5335
10 MAY 2015  SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
DIVORCED? SEPARATED? SCARED? ANGRY?
Journey of Hope is a 13-week program for Catholics
to support you as you endure the emotional pain and
suffering of divorce and separation.
The program addresses the challenges and unique
family dynamics created by divorce. The support group,
led by Catholics who have gone through divorce, offers
you a safe environment to share concerns and
experience healing.
Open yourself to experience healing and allow Jesus to
restore your faith and renew your journey. Meetings are
held every Friday, beginning April 10, from 7:00-8:30 pm
at St. Norbert Catholic Church, 300 E. Taft Avenue,
Orange. Donation of $35 includes books and journals. To
register, call Pat Hansmeyer at 714-713-7412 or
Dru Moschel at 714-209-0286 for more information.
Registration also available on any meeting day.
SUNDAY, MAY 17
COMING HOME MEETING
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the Education Building
Coming Home meets for its final post-Easter session.
All are welcome. We will be discussing:
Vatican II (1963 1965)
What was it all about?
What changes occurred in the Church as a result?
What were the changes in emphasis?
Did any of the basic teachings change?
Where Do We Go From Here?
Where and how do we continue to learn and grow?
What opportunities are available?
What is true humility and what does that mean in our
daily walk with Jesus?
JUNE 26, 27 & 28
ST. I FIESTA 2015
"TEAMWORK MAKES
THE DREAM"
Attention parish family
members. We are still
looking for players to help fill
our roster. We have two
more captain positions
available to run our "I’ve Got
It!" booth. This is a fast
paced game that requires two energetic captains to run it
or it could be a great fit for a group or organization to run.
Please contact Julie Johnson at [email protected].
We will not be out on the patio Mother’s Day weekend but
will be back the following weekend. When we come back
you will be able to purchase or turn in your raffle tickets. If
you turn in the full raffle ticket booklet this will entitle you to
the one time only $100 EARLY BIRD drawing that will be
held on June 6th after the 5:00 PM mass. You can purchase
ride and game tickets at a discounted price. Special this
year you get 32 ride tickets for only $20.00, they are $1.00
a piece at the fiesta. This is a tremendous savings! If you
have any glassware/stemware in new and unused condition
such as glasses, mugs, shot glasses, saucers contact
Lucy Veloz at [email protected] for more details.
Please don't forget about our Silent Auction donations.
contact Henie Directo at 714-209-5968 or email
[email protected]. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact Christine Welsch at 714-553-9910
or email [email protected]. This will be St. I's
51st Fiesta providing fun to our parishioners, their families
and surrounding communities. Please help make this a
success for our parish. Thank you and God Bless.
MONDAY, MAY 18
“ADVANCE CARE PLANNING: CHOICES FOR
LIVING AND DYING”
7:00 PM in the Education Bldg.
Our presenter, Karen Little, MSW, will discuss timely
and important topics such as Physician Orders for
Life-sustaining Treatment and Advance care directives.
MONDAY, MAY 18
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
If you have experienced loss and are in need of
non-judgmental, caring support, please join us on the
third Monday of each month in the Hall Conference Room
at 7:00 p.m.
MONDAY, JUNE 1
WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Youth Faith Formation workroom
If you are a cancer survivor, newly diagnosed or dealing
with treatment, your presence will be most welcome.
JULY 13-17 ▲ BIBLE CAMP
It’s time for Bible Camp!
This year, we will be Climbing Everest to learn about
Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power!
Registration has begun!!! Don’t wait too long and miss
out! To register go to stibiblecamp.org.
**We will also be having many decorating parties soon to
prepare for camp! This is another fun way to earn FISH
hours and get involved in camp. Check the bulletin, Bible
Camp website and Facebook page for dates and times.
10 MAY 2015  SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
IMPORTANT CHOICES FOR LIVING AND DYING
Brought to the community by the Orange County Aging Services Collaborative
(OCASC).
This FREE Community Education Class will Answer:

How do I record my wishes in the event I cannot speak for myself ?

How do I start the conversation with loved ones and my doctor?

What is a POLST form?

What makes an Advance Directive form legal?
Who should attend?
Anyone over 18.
Everyone over 18
should have an Advance
Directive.
This program will answer
your questions and provide
appropriate tools.
10 MAY 2015  SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY—Grades 7 & 8
PEACEMAKERS meet this week, Tuesday, March 12th
from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. n the Parish Hall. All junior high
students are welcome.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY—Grades 9-12
NO SNL TONIGHT – Spend some time with your Mom!
See you back on May 17th.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! Paul J. Kim is coming back
on May 31st. Flyers are in the vestibule. Register by
May 20th.
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION – Registration forms
for high school student wishing to begin Year I of
Confirmation preparation are now available. Contact
Laura at 714-826-0460 or [email protected]. A
copy of your student’s baptismal certificate is required
for registration and must be turned in with the form.
REFLECTION
“Love one another.” Imagine all the different kinds of love
in your life—parents, siblings, friends, boyfriends or
girlfriends, grandparents, cousins, mentors, teachers—
and assign each kind of love a color in a box of crayons.
When you think about all the people you’ve cared about
and who have cared about you, you’d probably have a
nice array of colors. Love is how we know God, as we
hear in the First Letter from John (see 1 John 3:23).
When you think about the peak moments of your life so
far, and imagine those in the future, most likely, love is
a crucial element. Back to your box of crayons. You
probably have or will have lots of different colors but
even if you only had one it would be enough. To love is
to know God. Or as Victor Hugo wrote in Les Miserable,
“To love another person is to see the face of God.”
ACTION
The First Reading tells the story of a whole new group
of people—people who were outsiders—receiving the
gift of the Holy Spirit. Here is one more example of God
reaching beyond the boundaries that human beings have
established and showing that his love and mercy are for
everyone. Find someone this week who is beyond the
boundaries and do something loving for them. It doesn’t
have to be candy or flowers, a smile and a hello is a
good start.
JOURNALING QUESTIONS
Who in your life is it easiest to love? Who is most difficult
to love?
What have you learned about God by caring about the
people you love?
God’s Word, Your World! © 2014 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy
Training Publications. All rights reserved. Written by Nora Bradbury
-Haehl; resources by Julie M. Krakora. Permission to publish
granted by the Most Reverend Francis J. Kane, dd, Vicar General,
Archdiocese of Chicago, on January 7, 2014.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY—Pre-school-6th Grade
(and Sacrament Preparation for older students)
PRACTICE FOR FIRST EUCHARIST:
Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 p.m. in Church
(Tuesday & Wednesday SRE classes & School Class 2a)
Thursday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. in Church
(Sunday SRE classes and School Class 2)
FIRST EUCHARIST CELEBRATIONS:
Saturday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon
Sunday, May 17, at 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses
REGISTRATION FOR 2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR will
begin on June 1, 2015 and close on September 11, 2015.
If your child is in the program this year, a telephone call or
email can re-register your student(s) after June 1. If your
child was NOT in classes this year, please come to the
Youth Formation Office to register.
10 MAY 2015  SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
St. Irenaeus Parish School
learning, believing, and serving…together
2ND GRADERS PREPARE FOR FIRST
COMMUNION WITH A SPECIAL RETREAT
On Wednesday, April 29th, our 2nd graders held their
annual retreat in preparation for their upcoming First Holy
Communion. The students learned how to make
unleavened bread and took some home to share with their
families. They also took part in the washing of the feet, just
like the disciples. The retreat is
designed to help the 2nd graders understand the meaning
of First Communion. The First Communion Masses will
take place the weekend of May 16-17.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
On behalf of the students, administration, faculty, and
staff of St. Irenaeus Parish School, we would like to wish
all mothers, grandmothers, and special women in our
lives a Happy Mother’s Day.
STUDENT TALENT SHOW
St. Irenaeus Parish School will be hosting a student talent
show this Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30pm in the Parish
Hall. Our school is overflowing with talent! We have
singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, and more! All are
welcome to attend.
ENROLL FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
We are accepting applications at St. Irenaeus Parish
School in grades TK-8 for the 2015-2016 school year.
The school office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. If you would like more information about our
school or would like to schedule a tour, please give us a
call at 714-827-4500. You can also visit our website at:
www.stischoolcypress.org.
10 MAY 2015  SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
DATES, TIMES, LOCATION
Mondays at 6:30 PM
Classrooms #15 and 16
COST/REGISTRATION
Workbook $30.00
(recommended but not required)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Email Rino Reyes:
[email protected]
or call Rebecca Soto:
(714) 826-0760, Ext. 124
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will place you in the midst of the powerful drama of
Mary’s earthly life, taking you through her joys …
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You will learn how she works in our lives today,
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Seeing Mary in this way will change you forever.
In Mary you will:
 Visit the grotto of Mary’s home, the cave where
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“Dr. Sri’s amazing teaching and unique insights gave me a
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Visit BibleStudyForCatholics.com to learn more!
—John W.
10 MAY 2015  SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
TO PRAY FOR THE SICK
PARA PEDÍR POR LOS ENFERMOS
Chuck Callendar  Virginia Cartier  Louis Castillo
Anne Cortes  Jasmine Cueva  Sally Gamble
Elsie Gutierrez  Mary Hall  Carol Huff  Bob Kaiser
Martin Kirk  Mila Grace Lent  Terry Lyle
Nathan Manier  Baby Camilla Manzala
Barbara Marshall  Bill McCormick  Marichu Mercado
Pablo Ninofranco  Pete Palacpac  Mary Ritenhour
Verne Schuster  Patience Smith  Gene Stuben
Harold Stuben  Jerard VanDieren
Lydia Vizcarrondo  Pauline Vonderharr  Rick Welsch
Congratulations to our Newly Baptized
Alicia Garcia
Sean Gravett
Euna Dawn Hernandez
Rehara Dias Gunasekara
Jacob Marin
Dezarey Mercado
Diego Meza
Mya Meza
Mikaela Montoya
Alejandro Navarrete Jr.
Gabriel Navarrete
Lucille Purdy
Jiselle Rios
Juan Rios
Kelly Rocke
Mya Barnum
Xavier Calderon
Jack Cantlin
Jacob Castro
Nicholas Castro
Wedding banns
Katrina Mannion &
Danny DeMarco
Happy Mother’s Day!
In honor of this day, here are some quotes on
motherhood from Blessed Mother Teresa...
Love begins by taking care of the closest ones –
the ones at home. Somebody loves us, too –
God Himself. We have been created to love
and be loved. Love begins at home, and it is
not how much we do…but how much love we
put in that action. Wishing a special Mother’s
Day to all the mothers who spend time on their
knees before God for the needs of their
children. A mother is not a person to lean on,
but a person to make leaning unnecessary.
A mother is she who can take the place of all
others, but whose place no one else can take.
A mother thinks about her children day and
night. Even if they are not with her, and will love
them in a way they will never understand. It
takes someone really brave to be a mother,
someone strong to raise a child and someone
special to love someone more than herself. Who
fed me from her gentle breast and hushed me in
in her arms to rest, and on my cheek sweet
kisses pressed? My Mother. Do not think that
love in order to be genuine has to be
extraordinary. What we need is to love without
getting tired. Be faithful in small things because
it is in them that your strength lies.
May all moms in our parish have a blessed day!
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
17 MAY 2015
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
OR CELEBRATION OF ASCENSION
Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26 / 1 John 4:11-16
John 17:11b-19; L60B
Sharing Questions: Knowing that Jesus prays for me,
I…
Knowing that I am one with Christ, his Father, and their
Spirit helps me…
Compartiendo Preguntas: Sabiendo que Jesús ora por
mí, yo ...
Sabiendo que soy uno con Cristo, su Padre y su Espíritu,
esto me ayuda ...
UPCOMING EVENTS
CASH4SHOOZ
Summer is just around the corner but it is not
too early to start collecting new and slightly
used shoes for this event in September.
Date TBA.
Your ongoing support is very much appreciated.
10 MAY 2015  SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Una Bendición Especial para las Madres
Dios Compasivo, te agradecemos por nuestras madres a quien has confiado el
cuidado de cada vida humana preciosa desde sus inicios en el vientre.
Tú has dado a la mujer la capacidad de participar contigo en la creación de una
nueva vida. Haz que cada mujer puede llegar a entender el significado de esa
bendición, la cual le da capacidad ilimitada de amor desinteresado por cada
niño que puede tener el privilegio de concebir y para todos sus hijos.
Vela por cada madre que está embarazada, fortalece su fe en Tu cuidado
paternal y amor por ella y por su bebé por nacer. Dale coraje en momentos de
miedo o dolor, la comprensión en tiempos de incertidumbre y duda y la
esperanza en tiempos de problemas. Concédele alegría en el nacimiento de su
hijo.
A las madres les has dado el gran privilegio y la responsabilidad de ser la
primera maestra y guía espiritual de un niño. Concede que todas las madres
pueden fomentar dignamente la fe en sus hijos, siguiendo el ejemplo de María,
Isabel y otras santas mujeres que siguen a Cristo. Ayuda a las madres a crecer
cada día en el conocimiento y la comprensión de Tu Hijo, Nuestro Señor
Jesucristo y concédeles la sabiduría para impartir este conocimiento con
fidelidad a sus hijos y a todos los que dependen de ellas.
Ayuda a todas las "madres espirituales", las que, a pesar no tener hijos
propios, sin embargo, desinteresadamente cuidan a los hijos de los demás - de
toda edad y estado de vida. Concédeles que conozcan la alegría de cumplir con
este llamado maternal de la mujer, tanto en la enseñanza, la enfermería, la
vida religiosa, o en otros trabajos que reconocen y fomentan la verdadera
dignidad de cada ser humano creado a Tu imagen y semejanza.
Te pedimos que envíes tu Espíritu Santo, el Consolador, a todas las madres
que penan por los niños que han muerto, están enfermos o separados de sus
familias, o que están en problemas o peligro de algún tipo. Ayuda a las madres
en duelo, a confiar en Tu misericordia y amor paternal por todos sus hijos.
Te pedimos Tu bendición sobre todas aquellas a quienes has confiado la
maternidad. Que tu Espíritu Santo constantemente las inspirare y fortalezca.
Que sigan siempre el ejemplo de María, la madre de Nuestro Señor y que
imiten su fidelidad, su humildad y su amor dadivoso. Que todas las madres
reciban Tu gracia en abundancia en esta vida terrenal y que puedan esperar
eterna alegría de Tu presencia en la vida eterna.
Te lo pedimos por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, que vive y reina contigo y el
Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.
¡Feliz Día de la Madre a todas nuestras madres!
Padre Patricio
Todos recordamos a nuestras
madres en el día que dedicamos
a ellas. Quizá algunos llorarán
a la madre que ya dejó la tierra
hace algún tiempo. Otros
visitarán a su madre anciana, ya
abuelita venerable, y le darán un
regalo, comerán juntos y
recordarán pequeñas historias de
la infancia. Otros simplemente
podrán usar el teléfono, porque
se encuentran lejos de casa, y
mamá espera con ansiedad la
llamada del hijo ausente. Quizá
alguno no sepa quién fue su
madre, y llorará, esperando
poder encontrar un día el rostro
de la mujer que lo acogió y lo
hizo nacer en algún hospital
desconocido o en una casa
particular...
Una madre es alguien tan
especial, que hasta el mismo
Dios se hizo hombre para tener
una Demos gracias a Dios por
habernos dado una Madre.
ESTA SEMANA EN
NUESTRA PARROQUIA
LUNES
ROSARIO POR LA PAZ Y LAS
FAMILIAS a las 6:30pm en la Iglesia.
MARTES
REUNION DEL EQUIPO
COORDINADOR DE JOVENES
PARA CRISTO en el salón Modular
a las 7pm.
JUEVES
GRUPO DE ORACION a las 7pm en
el salón #7.
PRACTICA DEL CORO HISPANO
a las 7pm en el salón #16.
VIERNES
JOVENES PARA CRISTO, grupo
de adultos, temas de reflexión y
crecimiento espiritual. Se reúnen a
las 7pm en el Edificio de Educación.