Rev. Elmer Mandac, Pastor - St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church

St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church
31020 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
760-749-3324 - Fax: 760-749-6684
www.flocknote.com/ststephen - www.ststephenvc.org
Rev. Elmer Mandac, Pastor
Deacons:
Charles “Chuck” Embury:
Gilbert “Gil” Salinas:
760-751-4025
760-749-2820
Parish Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Horas de la Parroquia 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mass Schedule:
Saturday Anticipatory:............................................................ 5:30 PM
Sunday: .................................................................7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Sunday: ................................................................................ 11:00 AM
Monday:................................................................................ 12:15 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday: ......................................................... 8:45 AM
Thursday (Communion Service):........................................... 8:45 AM
Friday: .................................................................................... 5:30 PM
Holy Day Mass Schedule: ............................................ As Announced
Horario de la Misa:
Sabado Anticipatorio:........................................................... 5:30 PM
Domingo: ...........................................................7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Domingo: .......................................................................... 11:00 AM
Lunes:................................................................................. 12:15 PM
Martes & Miercoles:............................................................ 8:45 AM
Jueves: (Servicio de Comunion) .......................................... 8:45AM
Viernes: ............................................................................... 5:30 PM
Dias Santos:.................................................................. (Anunciados)
Sacrament of Penance:
Friday: 6:00 PM or by appointment
Baptism:
Please contact our Parish Office 4 months prior to date
Marriage:
Contact pastor 9 months prior to desired date
Sacramento de Penitencia:
Viernes: 6:00 PM o con cita
Bautizos:
Haga Contacto a la oficina 4 meses antes de la fecha
Matrimonio: Haga contacto con el Sacerdote 9 meses antes de la fecha deseada
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD):
760-749-3352
Ellen MacPhee:
Catechetical Program coordinator
Saturday:
Spanish: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Wednesday:
English:
3:30 PM-4:45 PM
Jr. & High School Youth:
Monday:
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Confirmation Preparation:
Ellen MacPhee: 760-749-3352
Confraternidad de la Doctrina Cristiana (CCD) 760-749-3352
Ellen MacPhee:
Coordinadora de Programa Catechetico
Sabado:
Español:
8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Miercoles:
Ingles:
3:30 PM-4:45 PM
Grupo de Joveness:
Lunes:
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Preparación de Confirmación:
Ellen MacPhee: 760-749-3352
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Contact our Deacons:
Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos: Llamen a los Diáconos:
Scripture Study:
Ellen MacPhee: ............ 760-749-3352
Environment Team:
...................................... 760-751-7357
Knights of Columbus:
Vito Palermo: ............... 760-277-2283
Women’s Guild:
Marianne Stone ............ 760-742-1201
Bereavement:
Penny Blazej................. 760-685-3403
Funeral Director:
Mary Elaine Gustafson . 760-751-1130
Natural Family Planning:
John & Cynthia Tobin: . 760-715-2274
Culture of Life:
Mark & Laura Ginella: ..760-751-0301
Christian Family Movement: Dagmar Hoffmann:....... 760-749-9154
Single Parent Ministry:
Dagmar Hoffmann: …...760-504-2693
Prayer Quilts Coordinator:
Sharon Martineau ......... 760-749-0188
SCRIP Program:
Pat Bierle:..................... 760-749-2182
St. Vincent de Paul:
Chuck Clayton:............. 760-638-1300
(Pantry open for distribution): Saturday: .............8:30 AM-10:30 AM
. Thrift Store:
Kathy Eckert................. 760-749-1965
Monday………………………………..9:00 AM-1:00PM
Wednesday - Friday:…………. ........ 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Saturday:……….. .............................8:30 AM-11:00 AM
Sunday: ………... 10:15 AM-11:00 AM & 12 PM-1 PM
Renewal Ministry:
Victor Lopez: ............... 760-520-3274
Alfredo Cruz................. 760-638-1453
Estudio de Escrituras:
Ambiente:
Caballeros de Colón:
Gremio de Mujeres:
Desconsuelo:
Ellen MacPhee: ........ 760-749-3352
Monica Jauregui....... 760-415-0076
Vito Palermo:........... 760-277-2283
Marianne Stone ........ 760-742-1201
Penny Blazej .............760-685-3403
Planificación Familiar Natural: John & Cynthia Tobin:760-715-2274
Cultura de Vida:
Mark & Laura Ginella: 760-751-0301
Movimiento Familias Cristianas: Dagmar Hoffmann: .. 760-749-9154
Ministerio Monoparentales
Maria Cavaliere: ...…760-508-5496
Coorinador de Colcha de Rezo: Sharon Martineau..... 760-749-0188
Programa SCRIP:
Pat Bierle: ................ 760-749-2182
San Vicente de Pablo:
Chuck Clayton: ........ 760-638-1300
(distribución de comida):
Sabado: ...........8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Tienda Barata:
Kathy Eckert…….….760-749-1965
Lunes…………………..…..9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Miercoles - Viernes: ......... 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Sabado:….….. ..................8:30 AM-11:00 AM
Domingo:.. 10:15 AM-11:00 AM y 12 PM-1 PM
Ministerio de Renovacion:
Victor Lopez ............ 760-520-3274
Alfredo Cruz ............ 760-638-1453
ST. STEPHEN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH / IGLESIA
We extend our hands and hearts in Christian friendship to you whether long-time residents or newly arrived in the parish If you are not
registered, have moved or have other needs, please fill out this form and place in the collection basket or mail to the Parish Office. We will send
all new parishioners a census form.
Name/Nombre:
Address/Domicilio:
City/Ciudad:
Zip/Código:
Telephone/ Telefono:
Cell/Celular:
New parishioner / Soy nuevo en la parroquia
I have changed my phone number / He cambiado numero de teléfono
I am moving please remove my name from parish list/Me he mudado favor de quitar mi nombre de la lista parroquial
Please send contribution envelopes / Por favor de enviar sobres de ofertorio
I have a new address / Tengo domicilio nuevo
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
April 5, 2015
Pastor’s Corner
Allowing the Resurrection of Jesus to Strengthen Our Faith
“They did not yet understand the Scripture that He had to rise from the dead.” (John 20:9)
What a humble statement! Here is John, the beloved apostle, admitting that he hadn’t
yet grasped the truth that Jesus would rise from the dead. And not only John but Peter and the
other apostles doubted that possibility. Even Mary Magdalene, who saw the empty tomb,
supposed that someone had stolen Jesus’ body (John 20:2).
Now, Jesus had told his apostles that this would happen (Matthew 16:21). They saw
Him raise other people from death (Luke 7:11-17; John 11:38-44). They believed in Jesus.
They trusted Him. They even confessed Him as the Son of God. But as you might imagine,
the idea of a resurrection is not the easiest thing to believe!
All that changed, however, when they found themselves face-to-face with the Risen
Lord. Actually seeing Jesus alive convinced them. It filled them with faith and gave them the boldness they needed
to build the church.
So here we are celebrating Easter two thousand years later. Unlike the apostles, most of us have not seen
Jesus. We have to trust in Him based on the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, the proclamation of the Church,
and the teachings that we find in Scripture. But we do have one thing that the apostles didn’t have: the witness of
their lives! We have the stories of how fully they devoted themselves to Jesus. We have the accounts of their sacrifices for the Church, the persecutions they endured, and even the martyrdom that many of them suffered. Would
they really go through all of this just to keep a “myth” alive? Not likely!
Today, as we celebrate Easter, let’s listen to the witness of the apostles. They met Jesus, and they found new
boldness and courage to believe. Surely, if it happened for them, it can happen for us!
Points for Reflection/Discussion
1. Easter is the feast of feasts, the greatest joy and gladness of all Christians. It has been said that Christians
should be “alleluia people”! Could you be called an alleluia person? Why or why not?
2. In the first reading, we hear Peter witnessing to Christ’s passion and resurrection. Why do you believe it is
difficult for many Catholics to witness to others about Jesus? In what ways do you find it difficult? 3. In
the Responsorial Psalm, our response is “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”
What is it about your faith in Christ that causes you to “rejoice and be glad”?
4. In the second reading from Colossians, we hear this startling proclamation, “you were raised with
Christ” (Colossians 3:1). What do you think these words mean? What about the following words, “For you
have died and your life is hidden with Christ. When in Christ your life appears, then you too will appear
with Him in glory” (3:3-4)? How can you allow the truth of these words to impact how you live out your
day, especially when faced with temptations or difficult circumstances?
5. In the Gospel we read that the disciples saw the empty tomb and believed. What have you “seen” during the
Lenten season and Holy Week that has deepened your faith in Jesus? What additional steps can you take to
ensure that the renewal in your life that has occurred during Lent and Holy Week can become permanent
and not fade away after a few weeks?
6. The meditation ends with these words: “as we celebrate Easter, let’s listen to the witness of the apostles.
They met Jesus, and they found new boldness and courage to believe. Surely, if it happened for them, it can
happen for us!” As you prepare to celebrate Easter and the grace-filled Easter season, what steps can you
take to allow the resurrection of Jesus to give you “new boldness and courage to believe,” and to share this
good news with others.
7. Take some time now to pray and thank the Lord for his resurrection and ask him for the grace to grow in
faith and trust in him. (www.wau.org)
Happy Easter!! Fr. Elmer
Pray for our Priests
Sun. April 5
Rev. Msgr.
Donal Sheahan
April 2015
Mon. April 6
Rev. Msgr.
William Shipley
Tues. April 7
Rev.
Keith Shuley
Wed.April, 8
Rev.
Michael Sinor
Thur. April, 9
Rev.
Romeo Smith
Fri. April ,10
Rev.
Luis Solcia, CRSP
Sat. April 11
Rev.
John Sostrich
Serra Daily Prayer for priestly and religious vocations: Jesus, Lord of the harvest, Look with love on this portion of your vineyard. Bless the Diocese of
San Diego with more priests to shepherd your people, Priests with hearts like your own. Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.
Pray for Priests and Vocations “Now we ask you to respect those who work hard among you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their
work.” (1 Thess. 5:12, 13, NIV) When we pray for vocations for the priesthood, diaconate and religious, we actually pray for ourselves, since holy priests,
deacons and religious should result in a holier people. When we pray for these servants of Christ, we also win the favor of Christ, for we, in so praying, are
furthering His work. By praying for vocations we are helping our children and our children's children because we are using a meritorious means of preserving our faith for them. “Now we ask you to respect those who work hard among you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work.” (1
Thess. 5:12, 13, NIV)
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YOUTH GROUP
St. Stephen’s Middle School Youth Group is for youth in
grades 6, 7 & 8 and meets on Monday nights from 7:008:30 pm in the parish hall. As a Catholic Community, we
have the opportunity to give our Middle School youth the
EDGE they need in life: Jesus, The Word, The Eucharist,
and the Church! Please note that there will be NO Youth
Group Holy Week March 30th. The next Youth Group
is tomorrow Monday April 6th.
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Congratulations to our
newly Baptized & Fully
Initiated Catholics who
were brought into the
Church at the Easter
Vigil! We celebrated 13
baptisms! 8 Adults Brandon Baird, Elisama Cuevas, James & Jerusha
Finster, Megan Nowicki, Maribel Oros, Alheli Villegas & Lupita Villegas; 3 young people who have
reached the age of reason - Caiden Avila, Josh Ginella & Alicia Gonzalez; and 2 children - Vivian &
Reagan Finster. We also welcome the 12 others who
were fully initiated through First Holy Communion
and/or Confirmation.
Their RCIA journey now continues with the period of
Mystagogy which translated from Greek means “to
lead through the mysteries”. Traditionally the period
of Mystagogy lasts through the Easter Season to Pentecost. It is a time to reflect on what it means to participate in the Sacramental mysteries of the Church. The
newly baptized are called “neophytes” which translated means “new plant” because the faith has been newly planted in them. They still have much to learn about
what it means to live as Catholic Christians and need
our continued support so that the faith newly planted in
them can grow deep roots!!
1ST WEDNESDAY MASS
TIME!
Fr. Elmer will be celebrating
Mass @ 6:45 am on the 1st
Wednesday of the Month (May
6th) so that our Youth can receive Jesus before school! Of course ALL are welcome, but the time is to accommodate our youth.
(There is NO 8:45 am Mass the 1st Wednesday.)
ST. STEPHEN YOUTH MINISTRY!
“Go therefore and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations…”
This is the great Commission given by Jesus just before
He ascended into heaven. It is our Mission as Church!
Our parish community desires to form our young people
into Disciples of Christ who love Jesus and live the Gospel! All activities offered for Youth Ministry are for ALL
High School youth.
Dawn Patrol - Morning Prayer & Devotions
(MASS - First Wednesday of the Month ~ May 6th)
EVERY Wednesday @ 6:45 am
Blessed Sacrament Chapel—Breakfast provided!
Life Nite - Youth Group - Meet in Youth Room
Monday April 6, 2015 @ 6:00 pm
Bible Study - (Every Wednesday)
Home of John & Stephanie Boyd (Hannah & Daphne)
Wednesday April 8, 2015 @ 7:00 pm
Confirmation Formation - Year 1 & 2
Sunday April 19 @ 8:30 am
'put on Christ' and your life will be full of his love; it will
be a fruitful life.’ ~ Pope Francis
STEUBENVILLE SD!
REGISTRATION IS
NOW OPEN!!
The Steubenville Youth Conference is a weekend
full of music, prayer, inspiring speakers and fun for
High School Youth. Steubenville is open for all
those entering 9th grade through graduating seniors. The cost is $200 per person and will be held
at USD this year. Steubenville is often a life
changing experience for our youth. If you are
willing to sponsor a youth who cannot afford to
attend, please contact Ellen. Thank you for your
prayers & generosity!!
MISSION TRIP!
We are excited to
announce our teens
and young adults
have an extraordinary opportunity to go on a mission trip
this summer to Equador, August 1-9,
2015! We held an information meeting
this past Monday. If you were unable to
attend the meeting, it’s not too late!
Contact Colleen Murphy for more info (760) 855-2510.
Collection/Colecta March 29, 2015 Goal /Meta $11,000
Plate / Plato:
Envelope / Sobre
Debt /Deuda:
Total: $
$ 4,087.23
$ 6,784.42
$ 344.00
$ 11,215.65
Other: -Lenten Collection $ 797.00
Dear Pro Life Friends, Children who were scheduled to be aborted are alive today...because over these past 40 days, God blessed
your prayers and peaceful vigil. In fact, we know
of ...402 babies saved from abortion during this
40 Days for Life campaign worldwide!
Thank you to all who made the time to come out
and pray and those who weren’t able to come, but prayed at home.
We are so grateful that you care about the pre-born babies and that
you do something about it. Thank you St. Stephen for showing
your support!
Laura and Mark Ginella
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR PARISH:
Steven Andrews; Ignacio Alcantar; Maria Nicolas; Ruben J. Nieto; Marie Tate; Cecile Illig;
Amanda Luman; Eloina Sanchez; Carol Leigh; Sue Pederson; Jesus Angel; Jerry Lobb; Tom
Barry; Jim Nelson; Christopher Johnson; Ralph Jensen; Mike Rice; Jasmin Kubart; Alessandro
Gomez; Therese Thomas; Justin Sweeney; Eva Rosa; Lucas Valencia; Max Mitchell; Carole
Leigh; Frannie Steinhauer; Paul Oakley; Sean Williams: Clarisse Prefontaine; Dick Tenwolde;
Pricilla Paterson: Tony Elliano; Anne Latullipe; Mario Macias; Pricilla Paterson; Valerie Swain
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Adoration from
1:00pm - 9:pm
Won’t you spend some
time with our Lord?
That all those in troubled marriages would embrace the Paschal
Mystery, experience healing in their relationships, and new life in
the risen Christ, we pray to the Lord
Holy Hour ~ 3:00pm
A short film titled” Message of Hope and Healing”
will be shown in the Parish Hall 2:pm
(Light refreshments will be served.)
For more information.....
call Mary Norris at 760.751.1157
Lettie Nagel: 760.480.2378 or...
Rita [email protected]
Parish Activities for the week of April 5, 2015
Welcome to St. Stephen Catholic Church!
Sun.
4/5
The Lord Is Risen, Happy Easter!
Mon.
4/6
Tues.
4/7
1pm-9pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
7:00pm RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
9:30am Bible Study
3:30pm Faith Formation
1pm-9:pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wed.
Thur
4/8
4/9
Fri.
4/10
7:00pm Pre-Baptism Seminar (Dcn. Chuck)
5:30pm Mass & Confessions
Sat.
4/11
8:30am St. Vincent de Paul Food Distribution
9:00am Adult Faith Formation w/Gloria Salinas
Mass
Sun
4/5
BEREAVEMENT CORNER: Happy Easter Everyone! We are so thankful that our
Lord rose from the dead and gave us eternal life. It is so wonderful to know that we will be
reunited with those who have gone to Heaven before us.
Thanks to everyone to helped with last Sunday's Bereavement Seminar. It takes many hands to
provide this service and we greatly appreciate all those who helped. For those who attended,
thank you for sharing your stories and giving each other strength. Any questions please call
Penny at 760-685-3403.
Recently I have discovered a great softwood game that can really help rebuild our lives after a
crisis. It is called Superbetter and can be found free on the internet. A young woman developed this game after she had a brain injury and needed help to recover. It is fun to play and it
really does put you in a better physical and emotion place. If you have any questions please
call Penny at 760-685-3403.
SAINT OF THE DAY:
Vincent Ferrer
1350-1419
The polarization the church today is a mild breeze compared with the tornado that ripped the Church apart during the lifetime of this saint. If any saint
is a patron of reconciliation, Vincent Ferrer is.
Of a very ardent nature, Vincent practiced the austerities of his Order with
great energy. He was chosen prior of the Dominican house in Valencia
shortly after his ordination .
Enjoy Coffee, Donuts & Fellowship after Mass
Easter Mon. Parish Office Closed
7:00pm Jr. High & High School Youth Groups
7:00pm Rosary & Divine Mercy Devotions
Intentions For the week of April 5, 2015
7:30am
9:00am
11:00am
12:15pm
8:45am
Chuck & Grace Shenk, ╬
Pro Populo
Humberto & Elodia Ezparza, ╬
Jacob Wickham, Sp. Intention
Souls in Purgatory
Mon.
Tues
4/6
4/7
Wed
4/8
8:45am Benjamin Wickham, Sp. Intention
Thur
Fri
Sat
4/9
4/10
4/11
8:45am Communion Service
5:30pm Pastor’s Intention
5:30pm Carol Studenka, Sp. Intention
“a Ministry to Catholic Women”
Invites you to the next breakfast on Sat. May 2, 2015
(8am Mass) 9am-12 Breakfast at The Centre, located
on top of the Lexus Car Dealership in Escondido.
Our speaker will be Brenda Sharman, for more info./
reservation www.magnificat-nsd.org
Or contact: Rosemary Geiger at 760.505.6625
April 5: Easter Sunday! Intercessions Related to Marriage & Family Life.
THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY ~ Sunday -April 12, 2015
St. Stephen will celebrate the Feast of the Divine Mercy at a Holy
Hour conducted by Fr. John Struzzo. This s a combined celebration
for the N. County inland region of St. Mary,
Resurrection, St. Stephen & St. Timothy.
A Holy Hour of Adoration, Divine Mercy
Chaplet, Reflection, Benediction, veneration
of Divine Mercy Image and relic of Saint
Faustina will begin at 3:00 pm
Magnificat
The Western Schism divided Christianity first between two, then three,
popes. Clement Vll lived at Avignon in France, Urban Vl in Rome. Vincent was convinced the election of Urban was invalid though Catherine of
Siena (April 29) was just as devoted a supporter of the Roman Pope. In the
service of Cardinal de Luna, Vincent worked to persuade Spaniards to follow Clement. When
Clement died, Cardinal de Luna was elected at Avignon and became Benedict Xlll.
Vincent worked for him as apostolic penitentiary and Master of the Sacred Palace. But the new
pope did not resign as all candidates in the conclave had sworn to do. He remained stubborn
despite being deserted by the French king and nearly all of the cardinals.
Vincent became disillusioned and very ill, but finally took up the work of simply going through
the world preaching Christ, though he felt that any renewal in the Church depended on healing
the schism. An eloquent and fiery preacher, he spent the last 20 years of his life spreading the
Good News in Spain, France, Switzerland, the Low Countries and Lombardy, stressing the
need of repentance and the fear of coming judgment. (He became known as the “Angel of the
Judgement”)
He tried, unsuccessfully, in 1408 and 1415, to persuade his former friend to resign. He finally
concluded that Benedict was not the true pope. Though very ill, he mounted the pulpit before
an assembly over which Benedict himself was presiding and thundered his denunciation of the
man who had ordained him a priest. Benedict fled for his life, abandoned by those who had
formerly supported him. Strangely, Vincent had no part in the Council of Constance, which
ended the schism.
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Scripture Reading for the Week of April 5, 2015
Acts 10:34,37-43/Ps 118:1-2,16-17,22-23/
Col 3:1-4/Jn 20:1-9
Acts 2:14,22-33/Ps 16:1-2,5,7-11/Mt 28:8-15
Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5,18-20,22/Jn 20:11-18
Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-4,6-9/Lk 24:13-35
Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2,5-9/Lk 24:35-48
Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:1-2,4,22-27/Jn 21:1-14
Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1,14-21/Mk 16:9-15
Domingo de Pascua de la Resurreción de Nuestro Señor
Abril 5, 2015
Esquina del Pastor
Permitiendo que la Resurrección de Jesús para Fortalecer Nuestra Fe
"Todavía no entienden las Escrituras que Él tenía que resucitar de entre los muertos."(Juan 20:9 )
Que un humilde declaración! Este es Juan, el apóstol predilecto, admitir-ting que él aún no había comprendido la verdad de que Jesús fuera a resurrectar de los muertos. Y no sólo Juan tambien Pedro y los
demás apóstoles dudan esa posibilidad. Incluso María Magdalena, que vio la tumba vacía, supone que
alguien había robado cuerpo de Jesús (Juan 20:9)
"Ahora, Jesús dijo a sus apóstoles que esto ocurriera (Mateo 16:21 ). Que vieron Él subir otras
personas de la muerte (Lucas 7:11 ; Juan 11:38 ). Ellos creyeron en Jesús. Ellos confiaron en Él. Incluso
le confesó al Él Hijo de Dios. Pero, como puede imaginar, la idea de la resurrección no es la cosa muy
fácil de creer!
Todo cambió, sin embargo, cuando se encontraron cara a cara con el Señor resucitado. Actualmente visto Jesús vivo les
convenció. Se les llenó de fe y les dio la audacia que necesitan para crear la iglesia.
Así que aquí estamos celebrando el Día de Pascua después de dos mil años. A diferencia de los apóstoles, la mayoría de
nosotros no hemos visto a Jesús. Tenemos que confiar en Él sobre la base de la labor del Espíritu Santo en nuestros corazones,
la proclamación de la Iglesia, y las enseñanzas que encontramos en las Escrituras. Pero tenemos una cosa que los apóstoles no
tienen: el testimonio de su vida. Tenemos las historias de cómo se dedicaron plenamente a Jesús. Tenemos las cuentas de sus
sacrificios por la Iglesia, las persecuciones que sufrió, e incluso el martirio que muchos de ellos fueron víctimas. Lo que realmente vaya a través de todo esto sólo para mantener un "mito" vivo? Probablemente no!
Hoy, al celebrar la Pascua, vamos a escuchar el testimonio de los apóstoles. Se reunieron con Jesús, y se ha encontrado
nueva audacia y valentía para creer. Seguramente, si hubiera sucedido para ellos, esto puede ocurrir a nosotros.
1.
Puntos de Reflexión/ Discusión
La Pascua es la solemnidad de las Solemnidad el mayor gozo y alegría de todos los Cristianos. Se ha dicho que
los cristianos deben ser persona de "aleluya"! ¿Puede ser llamado un persona aleluya? ¿Por qué o por qué no?
2.
En la primera lectura, nosotros escuchamos a Pedro ser testigos de la pasión y la resurrección de Cristo. ¿Por
qué cree usted que es difícil para muchos Católicos a dar testimonio a otros acerca de Jesús? ¿En qué modo le
resulta difícil? Compartir algunas veces cuando se han compartido con alguien acerca de Jesús? ¿Cuál fue el
resultado?
3.
En el Salmo responsorial, nuestra respuesta es "Este es el día en que el Señor, sea nuestra alegría y
nuestro gozo." ¿Qué es acerca de su fe en Cristo, que hace que se "alegraos y regocijaos"?
4.
En la segunda lectura, tomada de Colosenses, escuchamos este sorprendente anuncio, "se ha levantad
con Cristo” (Colosenses 3:1 ). ¿Qué crees que significan esas palabras? ¿Qué pasa con las siguientes
palabras:
"Para vosotros has muerto y su vida está escondida con Cristo. Cuando Cristo, tu vida, se manifieste,
entonces vosotros también seréis manifestados con Él en gloria" (3:3 )? ¿Cómo se puede permitir que la verdad
de estas palabras para afectar a la forma de vivir el día, especialmente cuando se enfrentan con las tentaciones o
circunstancias difíciles?
5.
En el evangelio leemos que los discípulos vieron la tumba vacía y creyó. ¿Qué es lo que ha "visto" durante la
Cuaresma y Semana Santa que se ha profundizado su fe en Jesús? ¿Qué medidas adicionales se puede tomar
para asegurar que la renovación de su vida, que se ha producido durante la Cuaresma y la Semana Santa puede
convertirse en permanente y no desaparecer después de pocas semanas?
6.
La meditación termina con estas palabras: "en el momento en que celebramos la Pascua, vamos a escuchar el
testimonio de los apóstoles. Se reunieron con Jesús, y se ha encontrado nueva audacia y valentía para creer. Se
guramente, si hubiera sucedido para ellos, puede ocurrir para nosotros!" En el que se preparan para celebrar la
Pascua, y la temporada pascual-llena de gracia, ¿qué medidas puede tomar para permitir que la resurrección de
Jesús para darle "nueva audacia y valentía para creer", y a compartir esta buena nueva con otros.
7.
Tómese su tiempo ahora para rezar y agradecer
El Señor por Su resurrección y le pedimos la gracia de crecer en la fe y confiar en Él. (www.wau.org)
¡Feliz Pascua!
Padre Elmer
Resen Por Nuestros Sacerdotes de la Diócesis de San Diego
Sun. April 5
Rev. Msgr.
Donal Sheahan
Mon. April 6
Rev. Msgr.
William Shipley
Tues. April 7
Rev.
Kieth Shuley
Abril 2015
Wed.April, 8
Rev.
Michael Sinor
Thur. April, 9
Rev.
Romeo Smith
Fri. April ,10
Rev.
Luis Solcia, CRSP
Sat. April 11
Rev.
John Sostrich
REZO PARA SACERDOTES....Jesús, reza por tu sacerdote fiel y ferviente; Por tus sacerdotes infieles y tibios; Por tus sacerdotes que trabajan en casa o en un pais
extranjero y en misiónes distantes. Por tu sacerdote tentado; Por tus sacerdotes solos y solitarios; Por tus sacerdotes jóvenes; Por tus sacerdotes agonizantes; por las
almas de tus sacerdotes en el Calvario. Pero sobre todo, te recomiendo a los sacerdotes los más queridos a mí: el sacerdote que me bautizó; los sacerdotes que me exoneraron de mis pecados; los sacerdotes en cuyas misas que asistí y quién me dan Tu Cuerpo y Sangre en la Sagrada Comunión; los sacerdotes que me enseñaron e instruyeron; Todos los sacerdotes a quien soy endeudado de cualquier otro modo (sobre todo a...). Guárdalos cerca de tu corazón. Amén. Oración Diaria por las Vocaciones:
Jesús de la coseha, mira con amor a esta porción de tu viña. Bendice la Diócesis de San Diego con más sacerdotes que pastoreen a tu pueblo, sacerdotes con un corazón
semejante al tuyo. María, Madre de la Iglesia, intercede por nosotros.
Feliz Dia de Domingo de Pascua
Obligatorio! Retiro para
padre/hijo para aquellos que
van a recibir la Sagrada
Comunión en Mayo, 2015.
Los padres y los niños en
clases de la Sra. Conchi
Zúñiga, Yolanda Rangel & Josie Urquieta
Se espera que asistan!:)
Padrinos/Madrinas son bienvenidos a unirse a
nosotros domingo 26 de abril a la 1:00 pm 4:30pm en el salón parroquial.
valerieriz @hot mail.com
favor envite a los padrinos que asistan por usted!
Actividades Parroquial Para la Semana de abril 5, 2015
Dom 4/5
Vienvenidos Visitantes a Iglesia de San Esteban
Café, Donas y Comañerismo
12:00pm Celebraión de Pascua
Lun. 4/6
Oficina Cerrada “ Lunes de Pascua”
6:00pm Grupo Jóvenes Escuela Secundaria/Primaria
7:00pm Rosario y Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia
Mar 4/7
Mier 4/8
Juev 4/9
Vier 4/10
Sab
4/11
Dom
4/5
Lun
4/6
Mar.
4/7
Mier
4/8
Juev.
4/9
Vier.
4/10
Sab.
4/11
PRIMERA COMMUNION
2015 Retiro de Mujeres
Sept. 4,. 5, & 6th. @ “Vina de
Lestonnac,” Centro de Retiros
en Temecula, CA Diácono
Ralph Poyo sera nuestro orador invitado. Los folletos están
disponibles a la entrada de la
Iglesia, Por favor elija uno! O
ponerse en contacto con Valerie Rizzotto al
760.533.6564
7:00pm
1:pm-9pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
3:30pm
7:00pm
1:pm-9pm
7:00pm
5:30pm
6:30pm
8:30am
8:30am
Clases Pre-Bautismal (1° de 2)
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos
Ministerio de Mujeres - Crecimientos Espirituales
Formación de Fe, Catesismo (ingles)
Renovacion Dicipulo ( Formación San Andres)
Adoración al Santísimos Sacramento
Clase Pre-Bautismal (Ingles)
Misa/Confesión
Crecimientos de la Fe
San Vicente de Pablo - Distrtibución de comida
Formación de Fe , Catesismo -Español
Intenciónes
7:30am
9:00am
11:00am
12:15am
8:45am
8:45am
8:45am
5:30pm
5:30pm
de la Misa de Semana 29 de marzo, 2015
Chuck & Grace Shenk, ╬
Pro Populo
Humberto & Elodia Ezparza, ╬
Jacob Wickham, Sp. Intention
Souls in Purgatory
Benjamin Wickham, Sp. Intention
Servicio de Communion
Pastor’s Intention
Carol Studenka, Sp. Intention
Semínarios para bautismo están programados en el primer y el
segundo lunes de cada mes. Por favor nota * ambas fechas son
obligatorios. Si no eres capaz de asistir a ambos primer y Segundo
lunes del mes necesita asistir dos lunes al mes siguiente. Para inscribirse en el seminario o mayor información, por favor, póngase
en contacto con Miguel Madera al numero: 760. 580. 1945
GUARDAR LA
FECHA!
Para una Noche
Con El Equipo de
Beisbal
“ Tormenta”
En Lake Elsinore
Mas información enseguida
Nota: Si padres no pueden asistir al retiro por
SANTO DEL DIA -
Vincente Ferrer
1350?-1419
La polarización en la iglesia de hoy, es una suave brisa en comparación con el tornado que arrancó la Iglesia durante la vida de
este santo. Si algún santo es un mecenas de la reconciliación,
Vicente Ferrer es
De una naturaleza muy ardiente, Vincent practica de austeridades de su orden con gran energía. Fue elegido prior de la casa
Dominicana en Valencia poco después de su ordenación.
Cisma de Occidente divide el Cristianismo primero entre dos,
luego tres, papas. Clemente Vll vivía en Avignon en Francia,
Urbano Vl en Roma. Vicente estaba convencido de que la elección de l Urbano era
inválido aunque Catalina de Siena (29 abril) era tan devoto partidario del Papa
Romano. En el servicio del Cardenal de Luna, Vincent trabajó para convencer a los
españoles para seguir Clemente. Cuando Clemente murió, el Cardenal de Luna fue
elegido de Aviñón Benedicto Xlll.
Vicente trabajó para él como penitenciaría apostólica y Maestro del Sagrado Palacio. Pero el nuevo papa no se renunciar como todos los candidatos en el cónclave
había jurado hacer. Permaneció obstinado a pesar de ser abandonado por el rey de
Francia y casi todos los cardenales
Vicente se desilusiono y se puso muy enfermo, pero finalmente tuvo el trabajo de
simplemente pasar por el mundo predicando a Cristo, "a pesar que sentía que
cualquier renovación de la Iglesia depende en la curación de el cisma. Un predicador elocuente y fogoso, pasó los últimos 20 años de su vida difundiendo la Buena
Nueva en España, Francia, Suiza, los Países Bajos y la Lombardía, en el que se
subraya la necesidad de arrepentimiento y el temor del juicio venidero. (Llegó a ser
conocido como el "Ángel de la sentencia".
Intentó, sin éxito, en 1408 y 1415, con el objeto de persuadir a su antiguo amigo a
dimitir. Finalmente concluyó que el Papa Benedicto no fue el verdadero papa.
Aunque muy enfermo, se le monta el púlpito ante un conjunto que Benedicto mismo
presidía y tronado su denuncia del hombre que se había ordenado de sacerdote.
Benedicto huyó por su vida, abandonados por los que antes lo apoyaban. Por extraño que parezca, Vicente no tenía parte en el Concilio de Constanza, que puso fin al
cisma.
Lecturas para la semana de Abril 5, 2015
Domingo:
He 10:34,37-43/Sal 118:1-2,16-17,22-23/Col 3:1-4/Jn 20:1-9
Lunes:
He 2:14,22-33/Sal 16:1-2,5,7-11/Mt 28:8-15
Martes:
He 2:36-41/Sal 33:4-5,18-20,22/Jn 20:11-18
Miércoles: He 3:1-10/Sal 105:1-4,6-9/Lc 24:13-35
Jueves:
He 3:11-26/Sal 8:2,5-9/Lc 24:35-48
Viernes:
He 4:1-12/Sal 118:1-2,4,22-27/Jn 21:1-14
Sábado:
He 4:13-21/Sal 118:1,14-21/Mc 16:9-15
Próx. Dom.: He 4:32-35/Sal 118:2-4,13-15,22-24/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31
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