SAINT LAWRENCE THE MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH 4325 Don Julio Boulevard

North Highlands, CA 95660 Parish Office 916.332.4777 ▪ Fax 916.332.8325

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of our community is rooted in Jesus the Christ. This mission is to hear, respond to and proclaim the word of God as found in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures.

Through the Sunday Eucharist we are called to ongoing conversion and personal spiritual formation. As a community, we are challenged to provide mutual support for a Catholic Christian lifestyle and are empowered to use our gifts to minister to the needs of others. We commit our selves to the beatitudes, to the spiritual and corporal works of mercy, and to minister to the larger communities in which we live and work. We respect the dignity of every person, at all ages and stages of life.

We hand on our Catholic heritage through catechesis, worship, service and witness.

In carrying out this mission we further the kingdom of God in our midst.

PARISH STAFF/PERSONNEL

Rev. Enrique Alvarez, Pastor pastor@saintlawrencechurch.org

Deacon Donald Galli, Parish Deacon deacondonaldgalli@yahoo.com

Mrs. Martha Haig, Parish Ministry Coordinator martha@saintlawrencechurch.org

Mr. Tony Neria, Music Director tneria01@gmail.com

Mrs. Cora Chanco, Music Coordinator

Mr. Mike Fisher, Bookkeeper mfisher@diocese-sacramento.org

Mrs. Yolanda Fletes-Villalba, Receptionist/Admininstrative Assistant receptionist@saintlawrencechurch.org

Ms. Elizabeth Peterson, Receptionist

Infant Baptisms/Bautismos: This includes children up to 6 years. This Sacrament is celebrated three times a year. Parents and God-parents must complete a preparation class. Please call the Parish Office for information.

Se llevan a cabo el primer Sábado del mes para niños menores de 6 años. Los papás y padrinos tienen que asistir a una clase. Llame a la Oficina Parroquial para más información.

Christian Initiation: Children and adults seeking to become fully initiated members of the Catholic Church may call the Parish Office for information.

Catholics Come Home: Catholics wishing to return to the church or to become more connected to the church may call the Parish Office.

Weddings/Bodas: Couples planning marriage at St. Lawrence are asked to call the Parish Office at least six months prior to anticipated wedding date. Couples are also required to complete a marriage preparation program.

Las parejas que desean contraer matrimonio necesitan llamar a la oficina con seis meses de anticipación. Se require que completen el programa de preparación.

Parish Registration/Registración: We welcome new parishioners. Registration forms are available in the back of the church and in the Parish Office. Please notify the Parish Office of moves or changes in address or telphone number.

Nuevos feligreses son siempre bienvenidos. Las formas para registro se encuentran a la entrada de la Iglesia y en la Oficina. Por favor notifique a la Oficina de cualquier cambio de domicilio o número de teléfono.

SCHEDULE OF LITURGIES/HORARIO DE MISAS Sunday Eucharist (Mass) / Misa del Domingo Saturday Vigil/Sábado Vigilia 4:45 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Español)

Sunday/ Domingo 7:00, 8:30, 11:15 am (English) 1:00 pm (Español) Morning Prayer Monday-Friday 8:00 am

Daily Eucharist (Mass) Monday-Friday 8:30 am

Reconciliation / Confesiones Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

PARISH OFFICE HOURS/HORAS DE OFICINA Monday through Friday / Lunes a Viernes

9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

16 March 2014

SEEING THROUGH

Today's readings invite us to look more deeply, to catch a glimpse of Divine Reality hidden within the “stuff” of life. God challenged the elderly Abram and his wife to leave home for a land that God would show them. Their eyes would see the land, but only God could “show” it as a divine gift. Paul reminded Timothy that God’s grace had always been available, but in Jesus Christ was made “manifest.” Jesus called Peter, James, and John up the mountain and was “transfigured” for a moment, the radiance of God shining through. Then, just as abruptly, the three looked up . . . and saw only Jesus. During Lent we’re invited to “see through” to God’s presence in the stuff of life: prowling the supermarket, waiting in traffic, arguing with the kids, cleaning the bathtub. We wouldn’t really have to “do” anything, if we could only glimpse divine love supporting us, holding us together. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Ruby Berkes, Esteban Bujanda, Roy Chaney, Annie Desmangles, Dayton Franks, Pauline Krezman, Saida Valencia.

VER LA PRESENCIA DE DIOS

Las lecturas de hoy nos invitan a mirar más profundamente para poder dar un vistazo a la realidad divina encerrada en “las cosas” ordinarias de la vida. Dios retó al anciano Abram y a su esposa a que dejaran su casa para ir “a la tierra que te mostraré”. Sus ojos verían la tierra, pero sólo Dios “podía” mostrarla como un don divino. Pablo recordó a Timoteo que la

gracia de Dios siempre ha estado a nuestra disposición, pero que en Jesús se “manifestó”. Jesús invitó a Pedro, Santiago y Juan para que subieran al cerro y allí se “transfiguró” por un momento, y el resplandor de Dios brilló a través de él. Luego, con la misma rapidez, los tres miraron. . . y sólo vieron a Jesús. Durante la Cuaresma se nos invita a “mirar más allá” para ver la presencia de Dios en las cosas ordinarias: ambulando por el supermercado, esperando en el tráfico, discutiendo con los hijos, limpiando la bañera. No tendríamos que “hacer” nada más si pudiéramos divisar el amor divino que nos apoya y nos sostiene. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

BBB A U T I S M OA U T I S M OA U T I S M O SSS BBB A P T I S MA P T I S MA P T I S M SSS Clase Class 20 de Marzo de 2014—7 pm Mar 27, 2014—7 pm Bautismo Baptism 5 de Abril de 2014—10 am April 12, 2014—10 am Reminder! Registration forms as well as completed Godparent forms, must be completed and turned in to the Parish Office at least one week prior to the class. If we do have your paper-work ahead of time, you will NOT be able to attend class. ¡Recordatorio! Las formas de Registro y de los padrinos tienen que estar completas en la oficina por lo menos una semana antes de la clase. Si no tenemos su formas NO podrán tomar la clase. Los padrinos tienen que estar casados por la Iglesia y necesitamos su Certificado de Matrimonio por la Iglesia.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Lunes: Dn 9:4b-10; Sal 79 (78):8, 9, 11, 13; Lc 6:36-38 Martes: Is 1:10, 16-20; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a Jueves: Jer 17:5-10; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 16:19-31 Viernes: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Sal 105 (104):16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Sábado: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32 Domingo: Ex 17:3-7; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

The Liturgy of the Hours II

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Dn 9:4b-10; Sal 79 (78):8, 9, 11, 13; Lc 6:36-38 Martes: Is 1:10, 16-20; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a Jueves: Jer 17:5-10; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 16:19-31 Viernes: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Sal 105 (104):16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Sábado: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32 Domingo: Ex 17:3-7; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

Liturgia de las Horas II

LL AA CC O L U M N AO L U M N A D E LD E L PP A S T O RA S T O R

En mi última carta les recordé que esta estación de Cuaresma es un tiempo que podemos usar para acercarnos a Dios y agradecerle el sacrificio que El hizo por nosotros. El murió por nuestra salvación. Esta Cuaresma es el tiempo donde podemos aprender más de Dios y Su Iglesia y crecer en nuestra vida espiritual. Una de las maneras que podemos crecer y estar en comunión con Dios es entendiendo, celebrando y amando la Misa aún más. Nuestra Misa es una Celebración Eucarística. La Sagrada Eucaristía es el Cuerpo y la Sangre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Es Su Presencia Santa con nosotros en nuestro tiempo moderno. Es Jesucristo guiándonos hoy y mañana hasta el final de los tiempos. La celebración de la Sagrada Eucaristía tiene seis movimientos esenciales: (1) El Reunirse—Como Cristianos nos reunimos para alabar a Jesús. Aún cuando el sacerdote actúa en la persona de Cristo; Jesús preside invisiblemente toda la celebración. La Misa empieza con una procesión y con música. Nos prepara para comenzar con nuestra participación activa y completa a través de toda la celebración. (2) La Liturgia de la Palabra—En la Liturgia de la Palabra Dios nos habla hoy de su presencia viva. Aquí es cuando Jesús nos llama a una unión amorosa con El. Nuestra fe es una dialogo de salvación. En cada liturgia hay lecturas de la Palabra de Dios, la Sagradas Escrituras. La primera lectura y el Salmo Responsorial son del Antiguo Testamento, la segunda lectura del Nuevo Testamento, el cual es seguido por el Evangelio. Si realmente nos concentramos en la Liturgia nos da un mejor entendimiento de lo que Dios está tratando de enseñarnos. El Evangelio es seguido por la homilía; aquí es cuando el sacerdote se dirige a la asamblea con la interpretación correcta de lo que significan las lecturas. El sacerdote entonces compara estas palabras de Dios con la realidad de su Santa Presencia en el mundo de hoy y motiva a los feligreses a vivir estas palabras en su vida diaria. (3) Presentación de la Ofrendas. En este momento se hace una colecta para cubrir las necesidades de la parroquia y las necesidades de los mas necesitados a través del mundo. Normalmente hay una procesión con el pan, el vino y la colecta que se lleva al altar; se ofrece a Dios como un sacrificio nuestro . El pan, vino y la colecta representan las bendiciones que hemos recibido de Dios y ahora con gratitud se las presentamos y se las regresamos a Dios para que El continue bendiciendonos. Durante este tiempo todos deberíamos participar completamente cantando alegremente con nuestro sacrificio. Una vez que las ofrendas son recibidas por el sacerdote la música para, aquí es cuando el altar y las ofrendas son preparadas. Este tiempo debe ser de silencio sagrado, donde el sacerdote y el pueblo se preparan para el ofrecimiento de sí mismos, de sus palabras, obras, y vidas como un sacrificio a Dios. Sé que muchos en nuestra comunidad conocen el significado de la Misa, pero no está de más recordarles de su reverencia y de que es sagrada. A veces algunas de nosotros estamos tan envueltos en nuestras rutinas, que esta celebración sagrada se vuelve una rutina más. Es nuestra relación personal con Dios, nuestra comunión con Dios. Participemos activa y completamente en la realidad de lo que Dios es. La próxima semana continuaré con el resto de los movimientos de la Misa.

TT H EH E PP A S T O RA S T O R ’’ SS CC O L U M NO L U M N

In my last letter I reminded everyone that this Lenten season is the time we can use to become closer to God, to thank Him for the great sacrifice He has made for us. He died for us for our salvation. This Lenten season is the time we can learn more about God and His Church and to grow in our spiritual life. One of the ways we can grow and be in communion with God is by understanding, celebrating and loving the Mass even more. Our Mass is a Eucharistic Celebration. The Holy Eucharist is the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is His Holy Presence with us in our modern Times. It is Jesus Christ Guiding us today and tomorrow to the end of times. The celebration of the Holy Eucharist has six essential movements. (1) The Gathering—As Christians we gather together to worship Jesus. Even though the priest is the one acting in the person of Christ; Jesus presides invisibly over the celebration. The Mass begins with a procession and music. It prepares us to begin our full and active participation throughout the whole celebration. (2) Liturgy of the Word—In the Liturgy of the Word God speaks to us in a living presence of today. This is where Jesus calls us into a loving union with Him. Our faith is a dialogue of salvation. In every liturgy there are readings from God’s word, the Holy Scriptures. The first reading and the responsorial Psalm are from the Old Testament, the second reading is from the New Testament; which is followed by the Gospel. If we really concentrate on the liturgy it gives us a better understanding of what God is trying to teach us. The Gospel is followed by a homily; this is when the priest conveys to the assembly what the true interpretation of the readings mean. The priest then relates these words of God into the reality of His Holy presence in today’s world and encourages the faithful to live out these words in their day to day lives. (3) Presentation of the Offerings—At this time a collection for the parish’s needs and the needs of others who are in need throughout the world is done. Normally there is a procession with the bread and wine and the collection to the altar. It is offered to God as our sacrifice. The bread, wine and collection represents the blessings that we have received from God and now with gratitude we present them and return them back to God so that He continues blessing us. During this time we should be fully participating in the singing of our joyful sacrifice. Once the gifts are offered the music stops, this is when the altar and gifts are prepared. This should be a time of sacred silence. This is the time that the priest prepares himself and the people prepare themselves for their self offering of their words, deeds and lives as a sacrifice to God. I know that there are many in our community that are already familiar with the Mass but it never hurts to be reminded of its reverence and sacredness. There are times that some of us become distracted with our busy lives that we lose focus on the true celebration. We sometimes get so involved with our routines that this sacred celebration becomes just another routine for us. It is our closer relationship with the Lord, our Communion with God. Let us actively and fully participate in this reality that God is. Next Week I will continue with the explanation of the other movements of the Mass.

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, Mar 15 4:45 pm ……..Benedicta Carnable † 7:00 pm …….. Sunday, Mar 16 7:00 am…….....Pauline Krezman † 11:15 am…...…Eusebio Abara † ..…...Remedios Abara † 1:00 pm…….. Angelina Zamora † ….....Animas del Purgatorio ……..Familia Rodriguez Parada ……..John Paul Rodriguez (health) Monday, Mar 17……Patricia Dimas † Tuesday, Mar 18.…..Socorro Rodoc † ….….Souls in Purgatory Wednesday, Mar 19….Felix Salgadoe † Thursday, Mar 20…….Thomas Chargualaf † Friday, Mar 21….…... Saturday, Mar 22 7:00 pm…….. Sunday, Mar 23 7:00 am….…..Pauline Krezman † 1:00 pm……..Agustin Derreza † …...Nicolas Derreza Calderon † …...Familia Derreza Calderon (sp. Int.)

LET US REMEMBER OUR DEAD RECORDEMOS NUESTROS FALLECIDOS

Mar 15 Joseph Steinbeck, Jr., Eriberto Duro Mar 16 Donald Messier, Francisco Fambray, Harry Shire, Paul Karns, Ann Bearder, Roy Macusi, Mary McKenzie, Suzette de la Cruz, Tony Lorenzana Mar 17 Tom Lahey, Arthur Rudin, Robert Garrigan, Joseph Buajack, Summer Patton, Angelina Martinez, Mary Kichor, Manuel Tomas, Jr. Mar 18 James Stanley, Frankie Duarte, Rose Dekrell Mar 19 Carmen Anderson, Peter Kuliza, Katherine Cowan, Mary Krahl, Eva Schwartz Mar 20 Harold Wickman, Maria Va Thi Sen, Thomas Webb Mar 21 Bill Canga, Carliss Rodgers, Alberto Deleon

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE FORMS

If you have not made a pledge to the Capital Campaign, it is not too late! Forms to make a pledge are available in the Vestibule or you can request a Pledge Form from a Minister of Hospitality, parish staff or Capital Campaign volunteer. Your support is greatly appreciated in helping the parish reach its campaign goal. Thank you for your consideration and gift.

Aun estás a tiempo de hacer tu compromiso para la Campaña Capital no es tarde. Las formas están disponibles a la entrada de la Iglesia o le puedes pedir una a algun ministro, personal de la parroquia o algun voluntario de la Campaña Capital. Apreciamos inmensamente tu contribuciόn para alcanzar la meta. Gracias por tu consideraciόn y tu regalo.

STEWARDSHIP REPORT / REPORTE DE LAS COLECTAS

Fiscal Year Runs July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 Año fiscal 1° de Julio de 2013 al 30 de Junio de 2014

First Collection Weekend Mar 9 ..……… $ 6,532.71 Primera Colecta Ash Wednesday/Miércoles de Ceniza…..$ 1,207.00

The Second Collection on the weekend of March 15 & 16 will benefit the St. Lawrence Facility Fund. La Segundo Colecta del 15 y 16 de Marzo beneficiará el Fondo de Mantenimiento de San Lorenzo.

Next Week/La Proxima Semana: Catholic Relief Services

IN SERVICE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT In the Gospel Jesus is transfigured and a voice from heaven said. “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased: Listen to him.”

Do we listen to Jesus when he asks us to take care of our brothers and sisters who are suffering? Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Lawrence Conference will help the poor to celebrate the grace of God’s love this Easter.

CONFERENCE MEETING DATES March 26, 2014: Parish Center Meeting Room 7:00 pm. April 9, 2014: Parish Center Meeting Room 7:00 pm.

CONFERENCE MEETING DATES March 26, 2014: Parish Center Meeting Room 7:00 pm.

FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION The St. Lawrence Conference will hold a Free Electronic Waste Drop-off Collection Fundraiser (E-Waste) on April 12, 2014 St. Lawrence Hall Parking Lot from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Look for additional information in future parish Bulletins or you can call James Floyd at (916-804-1731). Please share the E-Waste collection information with your neighbors and friends. The more poundage of E-Waste collected the more your Conference is able to raise in funding to help assist the poor of our community and you help clean-up our environment too!

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The St. Lawrence Conference of St. Vincent de Paul is seeking individuals who want to help people in need. If you can spare a few hours to share your time and talents doing the caring work of Jesus, please contact Jim Floyd (804.1731).

40 D40 D40 DAYSAYSAYS FORFORFOR LLLIFEIFEIFE

Starting March 5th, come pray anytime between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday, at the public sidewalk in front of Women’s Health Specialists abortion business, 1442 Ethan Way, Sacramento, offering women help, compassionate support, & encouragement so that they are better able to choose life for babies. Park along Hallmark Drive. For more information, contact Wynette Sills at 916-955-1577, wsills@succeed.net or by visiting their website: www.40daysforlife.com/sacramento.

Salva vidas durante un testimonio público y pacífico de 40 días en la vía pública delante del local Women’s Health Specialists, en el 1442 Ethan Way, Sacramento desde el 5 de Marzo hasta el 13 de Abril de las 7:00 am a las 7:00 pm, de Lunes a Viernes. Entérese de cόmo puede alzar la voz por los que no pueden hablar por sí mismos, justo aquí en Sacramento, contactando a la Radio Catόlica al 916-442-7389 o visitando a: www.40daysforlife.com/sacramento.

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T H E W E E K A T A G L A N C ET H E W E E K A T A G L A N C E

Sunday R. E. all areas 10:00-11:00 PM Mar 16 RCIA PCMR 8:00-11:00 AM

Monday Holy Hour CH 6:00-7:00 PM Mar 17 Misión CH 7:00-8:30 pm Tuesday Misión CH 7:00-8:30 pm Mar 18 CIC Men’s Group PCMR 6:30-8:00 AM

Wed Mision CH 7:00-8:30 pm Mar 19 Prayer/Life Workshop Rm 2 9:20 –11:20 AM Knights of Columbus, GH 7:00—9:00 PM Prayer/Life Workshop Rm 2 6:00 –8:00 AM Thursday RCIA Rm K & Rm 1 7:00-9:00 PM Mar 20 Choir CH 7:00 PM Reuniόn para Servidores GH 7:00-8:30 PM Catholic Daughters PCMR 10:00 AM

Friday Lenten Class Rm. 2 1:00-2:30 PM Mar 21 Stations of the Cross CH 6:15 Sp. 7:00 Eng. Spanish Choir CH 5:00-7:00 PM Saturday Mar 22

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FACILITY FUND ENVELOPES For your convenience, envelopes for contributions to the Facility Fund are available in the Vestibule or you can obtain them from the Ministers of Hospitality. This fund is critically important to the Parish for emergency repairs and unforeseen facility expenses. The Facility Fund is collected on the Third Sunday of the month, but a contribution is appreciated at anytime of the month. Thank you for your support.

SOBRES PARA EL FONDO DE MANTENIMIENTO Para su conveniencia, los sobres para el Fondo de Mantenimiento están disponibles a la entrada de la Iglesia o los puedes obtener de un ministro de hospitalidad. Este fondo es muy importante para la parroquia pues es destinado para reparaciones de emergencia o gastos de las instalaciones. Se realiza una colecta para este fondo el Tercer Domingo del mes, pero su contribuciόn es apreciada en cualquier momento. Gracias por su ayuda.

ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT † APRIL 4—6, 2014 Its almost time for our annual women's retreat weekend. Isn't it time to take a deep breath? To get things back in perspective? To simply rest in the presence of the Lord? You are invited to experience rest and renewal as you grow closer to God through liturgy and prayer, silence and solitude, conversation and contemplation, sacrament and song. Join us this year on April 4-6 at Christ the King Retreat Center in Citrus Heights. For more information or to make reservations please call the coordinator, Bernadine Mullen at 334-4041.

MISA DE SANACIÓN - el 19 de Marzo

Señor, si tu quieres puedes limpiarme. . . Quiero; queda limpio (Mateo 8:2)

Habrá una Misa de Sanaciόn el último día de la Misión el Miércoles, 19 de Marzo a las 7:00 pm. Empieza a las 6:30 p.m. con alabanza al Señor.

MM ISIÓNISIÓN ENEN CCUARESMAUARESMA Toma tiempo durante esta cuaresma para profundizar en tu relaciόn con Dios y en tu vida espiritual. Los sacerdotes Fernando Meza y Enrique Alvarez ofrecerán una misiόn “Como ser Mejores Discípulos de Jesús” aquí en San Lorenzo del 17 al 19 de Marzo a las 7 pm. La misiόn concluirá con una Misa de Sanaciόn el 19 de Marzo a las 7 pm. La tarde empezará con alabanza a las 6:30 pm. No te pierdas esta misiόn de tres días. Para los servidores envueltos en otros ministerios no habrá reuniones durante la misiόn para que puedan atender estas series tan valuables. ¡¡Haz que la misiόn sea un éxito, participa!!

STATIONS OF THE CROSS EACH FRIDAY DURING LENT

There will be Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent beginning March 7th. The stations will be prayed in Spanish at 6:15 p.m. and in English at 7:00 p.m.

Tendremos el Via-Crucis en Español todos los Viernes durante la Cuaresma a las 6:15 pm. Empezaremos el 7 de Marzo.

LENTEN SERIES There is a Lenten series in progress entitled, "Comparing and Contrasting the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus from the Four Gospels" on all the Fridays of Lent beginning March 7 from 1-2:30 pm in Room 2. Please sign up in the vestibule

after all Masses or call the parish office during the week. The series is being presented by Jean Nelson.

MARCH MEN’S RETREAT This is Lent season. Consider attending a week-end retreat for all men in the marketplace. The Sacramento Chapter of Christians in Commerce is having a Challenge Retreat Weekend March 28-30 at the Jesuit retreat center in Applegate, CA. The retreat is a time for Christian men to get away from the pressures and struggles of the workplace and reflect on God’s plan for their lives. The weekend consists of a series of talks followed by a time for reflection and discus-sion. More information about the retreat and how to regis-ter can be found at this web site https://www.christiansincommerce.org/challenge-weekend-march-28-30-2014 or you can call The Sacramento Chapter Presi-dent Bruce Olenchuk 530-391-2974 or Doug Demetre, pa-rishioner, 916-826-3968

PENANCE SERVICES

March 18 at 7:00 pm OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION PARISH Carmichael, CA

April 2nd at 6:30 pm ST. LAWRENCE PARISH North Highlands, CA

April 7 at 7:00 pm ST. PHILOMENE PARISH Sacramento, CA

April 9 at 7:00 pm PRESENTATION PARISH Sacramento, CA

April 11 at 7:00 pm ST. MEL PARISH Carmichael, CA

April 14 at 7:00 pm ST. JOHN VIANNEY Rancho Cordoba, CA

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Mr/Mrs Ricardo Abasta Ms Gloria Ann Acuña Theresa Aduba Arturo & LaDonna Aguilar Mr Francisco Aguilar José y Alma Aguilar Karla Aguilar Sr Manuel Aguilera Familia Alarcόn Guzman Jorge & Laura Alatorre Mr Richard Alberghini Mrs Peggy Alexander Mr Yacob Alberto Lydia & Roberto Alicea Mr/Mrs Raymond R Alire Ms Barbara Allen Johni Allen Ms Angelica Allian Ms Erlinda Almazan Sr Jose M Alvarado Rev Enrique Alvarez Frances Alvarez Sra Isabel Alvarez Sr Jesus Alvarez Leticia Alvarez Mr Danny Amistoso Mrs Donna J. Anderson Mr/Mrs Andrews Luz Maria Angulo Armando & Brenda Arizmendi Carlos Anzua Mr/Mrs Bruno D Aquino Mrs Blanca Arabi Antoinette Ardell Sr Miguel Arguello Brenda Arroyo Ms Luisa M Arupo Mr/Mrs Monte Austin Alberto y Josephine Ayala Sra Maria Virginia Badillo Ms Linda Balasta Marian Baltazar Kerri Banks-Henegan Sra Maria Barajas Familia Barajas Velasco Mr Michael Barajas Salvador Barba Jose & Virginia Barron Mrs Patricia Baudendistel Edward & Divina Bauer Juanito Benzon Alex & Marcella Beltran Mr/Mrs Ulric J Bellaire Ms Bridgoda Bergado Mr/Mrs Danilo Bertuldo Mrs Carol Berul Mrs Anna R. Betz Michael Bielawski Mr James G Bigelow Mrs Rose Blea Mrs Charo Blythe Ramon & Griselda Botello Donald Bourg Ms Marilyn T Brewer Mr/Mrs Neil A Buck, Sr Mrs Rita A. Buelna Mr/Mrs Michael R Buggy Amber Buttton Maria Emma B. Burns Sr/Sra Gerardo Cabanas Josue Cabanas Sr/Sra Juan Cabanas Ruth Cabanas Pedro & Lourdes Cabanero Raul y María Cabrera Ms Carol Calloway Ms Rosa Campos Sr/Sra Pablo Capulin y Rosa Figueroa Capulin Figueroa Mrs Celina M. Caravantes Francis & Juanita Carbullido

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AÑO DE LA FE: NOVIEMBRE DE 2013

Su reino no tendrá fin: cuando llegues a tu reino acuérdate de mí Meditación: Nosotros creemos con firme certeza que el Señor Jesús ha vencido el mal y la muerte. Con esta segura confianza nos encomendamos a él. Presente entre nosotros, el Señor Jesús vence el poder del maligno (ver Lucas 11:20); la Iglesia, comunidad visible de su misericordia, permanece en Jesús como signo de la reconciliación definitiva con el Padre (ver Benedicto XVI, La puerta de la fe, 15). El último mes del Año de la Fe empieza con Todos los Santos (Catecismo, 946–259; Compendio, 194–195; YouCat, 146) y Todos los Fieles Difuntos (Catecismo, 1030–1032; Compendio, 210–211; YouCat, 159–160). Esperamos que un día, como Zaqueo que intentó ver a Jesús y solo descubrió que Jesús ya había llegado buscándole a él, que oigamos decir a Jesús: “¡Hoy ha venido la salvación a esta casa!” La liturgia de noviembre y el Leccionario nos mandan que meditemos sobre el fin de la vida y el juicio final (Catecismo, 1021–1022; Compendio, 207–208; YouCat, 154–155). Lucas, un artista según la tradición, concluye este Año de la Fe presentando un retrato único de Cristo Rey. “Entronizado” en la cruz, Jesús moribundo da la bienvenida al primer ciudadano de su reino, a un criminal que pide ni liberación del sufrimiento ni perdón—ni siquiera la salvación; solo dice: “Jesús, cuando llegues a tu reino acuérdate de mí”. La respuesta de Jesús promete mucho más: “Te aseguro que hoy estarás conmigo en el paraíso”: la paz y la abundancia, la consolación y la alegría, toda la creación en armonía con sí misma y con su Creador. Esta es nuestra fe y la fe de la Iglesia. Que sea también nuestro futuro. ¡Amén! ¡Ven, Señor Jesús! Misión: Buscar el perdón de Jesús con fe segura; es fácil decir a otras personas “lo siento”, porque Jesús lo ha hecho tan fácil para mí. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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