Parish Office…………………………...365-8573 Angie Scott, Secretary/Bookkeeper After hours emergency # .......... 378-4681 Catholic Faith Formation .......... 365-8573 Renae Magaña, Coordinator

Formacion de fe para ninos……..365-8573 Renae Magaña, Coordinador

Youth Ministry ......................... 365-8573

Grupo de Jovenes ..................... 365-8573 RCIA ......................................... 524-4092 Sandy Downing, Coordinator

RICA ......................................... 365-5303 Yolanda Alvarado, Coordinador

Baptism Preparation Class ........ 365-8573 1st Tuesday of each month Mike Spence, Coordinator

Clase de preparación para el bautismo 2do jueves de cada mes Hector Rubio, Coordinador…..276-4694

Parish Nursing Ministry ............ 524-4092 Sandy Downing, Parish Nurse

Parish Gift Shop ........................ 347-1985 Kathy Weiss, Coordinator

Anderson Cottonwood Christian Assistance 2979 East Center St. Anderson, 365-4220 Open Tuesdays & Fridays, 10am—2pm

Northern Valley Catholic Social Service 2400 Washington Ave. Redding…241-0552 Knights of Columbus………...360-202-2463 Dave Santana, Grand Knight Martha’s Ministry

ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sacred Heart Church

3141 St. Stephens Drive, Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30 PM (English) Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM (English)

12:00 PM (Spanish) Weekday: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8AM

Confessions: Saturday: 3PM

St. Anne Church 3415 Main Street

Cottonwood Sunday Mass: 8:15AM

MARCH 7, 2021

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

Website: sacredheartparish.com • email: sacredheartanderson@outlook.com

Rev. Raj Derivera, Parochial Administrator

Deacons: Rich Valles • Jesus Madrigal

Michael Evans (retired)

Secretary/Bookkeeper: Angie Scott

3er Domingo de la Cuaresma

3rd Sunday of Lent

A MESSAGE FROM FR. RAJ

Greetings, Family in Christ, Celebrating this 3rd Sunday of Lent, we continue to reflect on the various Lenten practices. This week let’s look more closely at the practice of Fasting: While I was chaplain at Sacramento State, some of the most common questions I would get from my college students during the season of Lent would be, “Why do we have to abstain from meat? Or Why do Catholics fast?” There are a lot of beautiful answers to those questions, but for today's reflection, allow me this simple answer: because our Mother asks us to. In our Gospel this weekend, before laying down the rules - the 10 commandments - God highlights his relationship with us, He desired our well-being, He freed his people from slavery. Rules are born out of a relationship with Him. When we consider the rules of the Church about fasting - or any of the Church’s rules really - I wonder if we consider the notion of relationship. Do we have a relationship with the Church, and do we consider her as a mother who desires what’s best for us? And I understand that for a variety of reasons for some people, it might be difficult to trust the Church, but I would invite you to look beyond the brokenness of those individuals who make up the Church, and see the Church as a spiritual whole as your Mother. If we allow ourselves to see the Church in this way, maybe we can see the practices of fasting and abstinence less as rules, but something that our Mother asks us to do because she knows it will be better for us. Next week, we will reflect more on that - what the spiritual benefits are of fasting and abstinence - but for now, trust your Mother, and keep on journeying well, friends. In Christ, Fr. Raj Saludos, Familia en Cristo, Celebrando este tercer domingo de Cuaresma, continuamos reflexionando sobre las tres prácticas de Cuaresma. Esta semana veamos más de cerca la práctica del ayuno: Mientras era capellán en el estado de Sacramento, una de las preguntas más comunes que recibía de mis estudiantes universitarios durante la temporada de Cuaresma sería: "¿Por qué tenemos que abstenernos de comer carne? ¿O por qué ayunan los católicos?" Hay muchas respuestas hermosas a esa pregunta, pero para la reflexión de hoy, permítanme esta respuesta sencilla: porque nuestra Madre nos lo pide. En nuestro Evangelio de este fin de semana, antes de establecer las reglas - los 10 mandamientos - Dios destaca su relación con nosotros. Él desea nuestro bienestar, liberó a su pueblo de la esclavitud. Las reglas nacen de una relación con él. Cuando consideramos las reglas de la Iglesia sobre el ayuno - o cualquiera de las reglas de la Iglesia en realidad - me pregunto si consideramos la noción de relación. ¿Tenemos una relación con la Santa Iglesia, y la consideramos una madre que desea lo mejor para nosotros? Bueno, yo entiendo que por una variedad de razones puede ser difícil confiar en la Iglesia, pero los invito a mirar más allá del quebrantamiento de las personas que componen la Iglesia y ver a la Iglesia en una manera totalmente y espiritualmente como su Madre. Si nos permitimos ver la Iglesia de esta manera, tal vez podamos ver la práctica del ayuno como una regla menos, pero algo que nuestra Madre nos pide que hagamos porque sabe que será mejor para nosotros. La semana que viene reflexionaremos más sobre los beneficios espirituales del ayuno y la abstinencia, pero por ahora, sigan viajando bien, amigos. En Cristo, P. Raj

WEEKLY NEWS

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

Collection Summary

February 13/14: $ 3,247 Ash Wednesday: $1,449 February 20/21: $3,983 February 27/28: $4,455

For fiscal year 2020-2021

Budgeted for Collections: $295,000 Total for 35 weeks: $179,471 weekly Goal: $5,673

Average Weekly Collection: $5,128 Difference: —$19,075

PRAYER CONCERNS

Kinsey Rowen, Kylee Ann Whitmore, Wanda McAuliffe, Dahlia Dickens, Denis D., Charlie Crowl, Mona Trafton, Julie Turskey Stratton, John Chalfant, Gavin Cowan, Cathy Mobley, Ben Bowers, Jennifer Turskey Glazier, Larry Eddy, Ruth Lisea, Miranda Weise, Alverta Snider, John Williams, Ilene Duval, Katie Lewis, Angelo Costanzo, Jay Burns.

MASS INTENTIONS MARCH 6TH—14TH

Saturday Mar. 6th 4:30pm

Sunday Sunday Sunday

Mar. 7th Mar. 7th Mar. 7th

8:15am 10:00am 12:00pm

Charlie Crowl Harriet Krieg Luzmilda Ortiz

Tuesday Mar. 9th 8:00am John & Anne Cullis

Wednesday Mar. 10th 9:00am Angelo Costanzo

Thursday Mar. 11th 8:00am Bernadette Heleniak

Friday Mar. 12th 8:00am John Turskey, Jr.

Saturday Mar. 13th 4:30pm Loel Fain

Sunday Sunday Sunday

Mar. 14th Mar. 14th Mar. 14th

8:15am 10:00am 12:00pm

Wanda McAuliffe Juan Miranda

LENTEN OPPORTUNITES TO GROW IN FAITH

Mar. 7: Pause frequently to offer prayers of praise to God in gratitude for His love and many blessings He has bestowed upon you. Mar. 8: Pray a prayer of your choosing, asking the Holy Spirit for an increase in hope and trust in God’s infinite mercy and grace. Mar. 9: Pray the “Act of Contrition” today, focusing special attention on the meaning of the words. Mar. 10: Consider each of the Ten Commandments and make a firm amendment to change a habit in your life that leads you to sin. Mar. 11: Consider making a donation of clothes of food to your local food bank or shelter. Mar. 12: Abstain from a favorite food or activity today for great unity within the Catholic Church. Mar. 13: Perform a small act of kindness for a stranger today to proclaim God’s greatness.

OPORTUNIDADES PARA CRECER EN FE

DURANTE LA CUARESMA

7 de marzo: Deténgase con frecuencia durante la semana para ofrecer alabanza y oraciones a Dios en agradecimiento por Su amor y las muchas bendiciones que Él les ha concedido. 8 de marzo: Ore la oración de le guste, pidiendo al Espíritu Santo un aumento de esperanza y confianza en la infinita misericordia y gracia de Dios. 9 de marzo: Ore el “Acto de Contrición”, concentrándose en una manera especial en el significado de las palabras. 10 de marzo: Considere cada uno de los Diez Mandamientos y haz una enmienda firme para cambiar un hábito en tu vida que te lleve al pecado. 11 de marzo: Considere hacer una donación de ropa de comida a un lugar local o refugio. 12 de marzo: Abstenga de una comida o actividad favorita hoy para pedir por la unidad dentro de la Iglesia. 13 de marzo: Realiza hoy un pequeño acto de bondad para que un extraño proclame la grandeza de Dios.

WORSHIP THE LORD IN THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS

This is a five-part series to promote the fully conscious and active participation of all the faithful by forming qualified liturgical leaders to achieve the beautiful and dignified liturgies according to the teachings of the Church. Drawing upon Sacred Scripture and primary liturgical documents, this series offers a comprehensive introduction to liturgical principles and practices through selected readings, lecture, discussion, and individual projects. The first session will be held on Friday, March 19th 7-8:30pm and Saturday, March 20th, 9am-2pm. Cost is $15/person. Register today at: www.scd.org/liturgyspecialization.

BEST LENT EVER

Everyone is invited to participate in a free daily Lenten program sent directly to your email. If you want to deepen your experience this season, sign up at bestlentever.com. Just a few minutes each day, helps us to turn away from sin and believe in the Gospel.

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Our Second Collection this weekend is for our Maintenance and Improvement Fund. This collection helps keep our parish buildings and grounds in good working order and looking so good. Thank you for your continued generosity.

“VIRTUAL” GREAT SALE

This year our Great Sale will be “virtual” through FaceBook Marketplace. Examples of items to donate might be furniture in GOOD CLEAN condition, a nice set of china, sporting equipment, etc. Call Pamela DelMonte at 360-7810 to donate items. DO NOT drop anything off at the parish without talking to Pamela first!!! Our FaceBook page is “Sacred Heart Anderson Virtual Great Sale”. This page is constantly updated with items for sale.

SECOND COLLECTION

CAMP PENDOLA ZOOM HANGOUT

Lunes 15 de marzo de 4:00 a 5:00 p.m. Únase a nosotros para nuestra oportunidad mensual GRATUITA para que los campistas se reúnan, se pongan al día y creen una artesanía de temporada y jueguen un juego en Zoom. Para marzo, la señorita Noemi dirigirá nuestro lugar de reunión y haremos tréboles de papel de seda 3D y jugaremos Oh Deer! En Ingles Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Jennifer al 916-733-0135 o jcampbell@scd.org

PARENT SUPPORT: PLAYING YOUTH

SPORTS AS A CATHOLIC

Join us Monday March 15, at 8pm for a FREE This workshop will look at the current youth sports climate, focusing on trends and values, both positive and negative. We will explore how parents and adult leaders can help to ensure that our Catholic Christian values are supported in their child’s youth sports experience. Streaming Live on YouTube & www.scd.org/parentsupport. For more information, Contact Jennifer Campbell at 916-733-0135 or jcampbell@scd.org

SEGUNDA COLECTA

Nuestra segunda colecta para el fin de semana es para nuestros Fondos de Mantenimiento y Mejoramiento. Esta colecta ayuda a mantener nuestros edificios y terrenos parroquiales en estado de función y belleza. Gracias por su continua generosidad.

GRAN VENTA “VIRTUALMENTE”

Este año la Gran Venta será “virtual” a través de FaceBook Marketplace. Ejemplos de artículos para donar pueden ser muebles en buenas condiciones limpias, un buen conjunto de porcelana, equipo deportivo, etc. Llame a Pamela DelMonte al 360-7810 para donar artículos. ¡¡¡NO deje nada en la parroquia sin hablar con Pamela primero!!! Nuestra página de FaceBook es “Sacred Heart Anderson Virtual Great Sale”. Esta página se actualiza constantemente con artículos a la venta.

CAMP PENDOLA ZOOM HANGOUT

Join us Monday March 15th, 4:00–5:00pm for our FREE monthly opportunity for campers to gather, catch up with each other, and create a seasonal craft and play a game over Zoom. For March, Miss Noemi will be leading our hangout and we will be making 3D Tissue Paper Shamrocks and Playing Oh Deer! For more information, contact Jennifer Campbell at 916-733-0135 or jcampbell@scd.org

APOYO PARA PADRES: PRACTICAR DEPORTES

JUVENILES COMO CATÓLICO

Lunes 15 de marzo 8pm Este taller analizará el clima deportivo juvenil actual, centrándose en las tendencias y valores, tanto positivos como negativos. Exploraremos cómo los padres y los líderes adultos pueden ayudar a garantizar que nuestros valores cristianos católicos se apoyen en la experiencia deportiva juvenil de sus hijos. Transmisión en vivo en YouTube y www.scd.org/parentsupport. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Jennifer Campbell al 916-733-0135 o jcampbell@scd.org

ST PATRICK'S DAY GRAB AND GO FUNDRAISER

This year our St. Patrick’s Day dinner will be a drive-thru, take home, traditional meal of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, coleslaw and dessert prepared by Dave Hallman. DATE: Saturday, March 13th TIME: begins at 5:15 pm. PLACE: Sacred Heart gym parking lot (traffic will be directed. NO foot traffic will be allowed for pick-up). COST: $15 per person. Ticket sales will end at 3pm on WEDNESDAY March 10th. Tickets are available at the church office and after the weekend Masses. NO ticket sales at the event. Must present your ticket for meal pick-up.

Please remember...No flowers are allowed in the church or foyer during Lent.

Recuerde Por favor,... No se permiten

flores en la iglesia durante la Cuaresma.

WEEKLY REFLECTIONS

GOSPEL MEDITATION FOR MARCH 7TH

Many prefer a “create as you go” approach to life where laws and protocols primarily exist to secure and protect liberties rather than dictate and outline proper and right behavior. There are no real benchmarks for acceptable ethical and moral behavior, with a “you can’t tell me what to do” attitude prevailing. Parents are even limited in what they can request of their children, and dealing with threatening behaviors, especially from adults, are a challenge as well. Acceptable and expected conduct seems to amount to safeguarding each other’s space rather than increasing awareness of necessary relationships that require a more refined and higher response. We have lost our axis to the world of “anything goes” and no longer see the Ten Commandments as practical and wise guideposts to effective living. We live on “relativism island” where only a possible suggestion to “love and do not harm” may be the only standard able to be preached. While Jesus most certainly emphasized love above anything else, it was never about warm fuzzy feelings or halfhearted humanitarian efforts. The love of which Jesus spoke establishes an intimate connection with God, neighbor, self, and creation. Because this love, who is God Himself, is at the foundational core of our lives, it demands actions and attitudes that serve to build up, increase, and free up those relationships. Love requires proper conduct. Preserving and enhancing these love centered relationships is at the heart of the Ten Commandments and the reason for Jesus’ display of anger in the temple. The Ten Commandments can save the world from turmoil and conflict by instilling basic moral and relational principles within us. They also hold a healthy sense of sin in balance and always remind us of our relationship with God and the freedom God offers. Our faith preserves these jewels of truth that we often look beyond, dismiss altogether, or seek to remove from public view. Human beings can be so arrogant at times. Our Lenten journey, especially when embarked upon with sincerity and resolve, can restore all of our essential relationships. When we get absorbed in life’s preoccupations and demands, things can get distorted and we can find ourselves way off track. and find ourselves in sin. Humanity is losing a sense of both grace and sin. We need both to understand what is real and true. Until we do, the oppressive systems and ideologies that hurt so many will never change. We will never change. We are grateful for those courageous souls who embrace the conversion and hard work Lent demands and stand against antiquated systems and ideologies. They give us hope that all is not lost.

MEDITACIÓN DEL EVANGELIO 7 DE MARZO

La lengua se pega al paladar a causa de la sed. Reflexione con esta frase en todas las generaciones de migrantes que han cruzado el desierto con poca agua. Algunos, incluso, han encontrado la muerte por falta de este precioso líquido. Buscan en medio del desierto un manantial para saciar la sed. Imagine el calor, el polvo y el sol que quema todo su cuerpo. Muchas de estas personas que cruzan la frontera tienen consuelo y esperanza en saber que el Señor Jesús sabe de esta sed abrazadora a causa del camino bajo el ardiente sol. La Liturgia nos narra el encuentro de Jesús con la samaritana y describe acerca de la sed del Señor. Cansado por el camino y al bordo del pozo, se da este encuentro. “Dame de beber”, le pide a la mujer (Juan 4:7). Jesús, también pide agua en la cruz, ya casi para morir. “Tengo sed” (Juan 19:28). Jesús, es el manantial de vida eterna. Pide de beber y él se da a sí mismo como fuente de vida. “Uno de los soldados le abrió el costado con la lanza, y al instante salió sangre y agua” (Juan 19:34). Jesús, desea darnos de beber a nosotros, en su infinita misericordia no quiere que tengamos sed. “Si conocieras el don de Dios, si supieras quién es el que te pide de beber, tú misma le pedirías agua viva y él te la daría” (Juan 4:10). Solo Dios puede saciar nuestra sed infinita. Todos los cristianos, por el bautismo, estamos comprometidos a dar de beber a nuestro prójimo por medio de actos de caridad y servicio. Al darnos a los demás alcanzaremos a beber del agua viva que es el Señor. Pronto los catecúmenos tomarán de esa agua viva que quita la sed para siempre.

WEEKLY CALENDAR: MARCH 7TH—14TH

Sunday, Mar. 7 Monday, Mar. 8 Tuesday, Mar. 9 Wednesday, Mar. 10

8:15 a.m. Mass – St. Anne 10:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 12:00 p.m. Misa en Español 5:00 p.m. Youth Group Meeting CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

6:00 p.m. Arise Meeting

8:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Legion of Mary Mtg. 2:00 p.m. Arise Meeting

8:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 9:00 a.m. Arise Meeting

Thursday, Mar. 11 Friday, Mar. 12 Saturday, Mar. 13 Sunday, Mar. 14

8:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 9:00 a.m. Pro Life Meeting 6:00 p.m. Pastoral Council Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Clase de preparación para el bautismo

8:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (Bilingual) 6:00 p.m. Confessions CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

2:00 p.m. Confessions 4:30 p.m. Mass – Sacred Heart CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

8:15 a.m. Mass – St. Anne 10:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 12:00 p.m. Misa en Español CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Mon. 2 Kings 5:1-15b; Luke 4:24-30 Tue. Daniel 3:25, 34-43; Matthew 18:21-35 Wed. Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Matthew 5:17-19 Thu. Jeremiah 7:23-28; Luke 11:14-23 Fri. Hosea 14:2-10; Mark 12:28-34 Sat. Hosea 6:1-6; Luke 18:9-14 Sun. 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23; Ephesians 2:4-10; John 3:14-21