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SATURDAY
Mass: 8:00 am
Confessions
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Confessions 9:15 am
until last penitent has
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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 5, 2015
My grace is sufficient for you,
for power is made perfect in weakness.
— 2 Corinthians 12:9
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — They shall know that a
prophet has been among them (Ezekiel 2:2-5).
Psalm — Our eyes are fixed on the Lord,
pleading for his mercy (Psalm 123).
Second Reading — I am content with weaknesses and hardships for the sake of Christ (2
Corinthians 12:7-10).
Gospel — “Where did this man get all this? Is
he not the carpenter, the son of Mary?” (Mark
6:1-6a).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on
English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
MINISTRIES
Rev. Kenneth Nobrega
Rev. Ghebriel Woldai
Chaplain to Ge’ez Community
In Residence
Rev. Raphael Okitafumba
Deacon José Manuel Pérez
Permanent Deacon
Elizabeth Oishi Comly
Transition Coordinator
Eddie Ma
Director Religious Education
Baptism/Bautismos
Deacon José Manuel Pérez
Platicas: Tercer Martes, 7:00 pm
Lectors/Lectores
Remy Bravo Seay (English)
Erika Guerrero (Español)
Eucharistic Ministers
Yanny Chavarria (English)
Ruben Araujo ((Español)
Sacristan
Freddy Morales
GOD’S WORD TODAY
Today’s second reading gives us a remarkable example of what the life of faith is all about. Saint Paul tells the
Corinthians that he was given a “thorn in the flesh.” Scripture scholars have debated just what this “thorn” really was. Perhaps it is best that we do not know exactly, for each of us has our own “thorn in the flesh.” It
may be chronic illness, a fractured relationship, deep disappointment, unemployment, or any number of
things. It is Paul’s attitude that we are called to emulate. When we are tempted to groan or complain about
our own “thorns in the flesh,” let us remember that it is in weakness that we are made strong. This is a central
paradox of the Christian life, one that is difficult to live. May Saint Paul intercede on our behalf so that we will
be strengthened in faith, even in our weakness. From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, copyright © J. S. Paluch Company
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MASS READINGS
The readings for mass will be found on page
1132 of the hard Blue Book.
FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST
Mark’s Gospel account today is built on a double astonishment or amazement: the neighbors and
family of Jesus are astonished that he taught in the
synagogue with wisdom and worked powerful signs.
Jesus, in turn, is amazed that they have no faith in
him because they know his origins, not because of
any fault with his teaching or ministry. As with many
of Mark’s passages, we get a rather intimate
glimpse here of the human part of Jesus’ two‑fold
nature. To reinforce his point, Mark tells of Jesus’
return to his native place, and further points out
that he is in the midst of his own family members
there. From the very people he expected the most,
Jesus received the least. In the day of the Gospel’s
writing, Mark was attempting to illustrate a lesson
to the house of Israel: the God of the covenant expected the greatest faith from the house of Israel,
but often received the least. This is a good source
for reflection on our part, we who are Jesus’ followers today. For the wisdom of Christ to continue and
for our lives to be seen as signs of his power, he
must expect and be able to find great faith among
us. Will he? Can he? Does he? Or is he, once again,
amazed by its absence? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
WAITING
Our Lord prefers to wait for the sinner for years
rather than keep the sinner waiting one instant.
—St. Peter Julian Eymard
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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
In the sixteenth century, the Council of Trent,
which was otherwise devoted to liturgical uniformity,
was very tolerant of age‑old marriage customs. The
Council singled out “praiseworthy” customs and
hoped they would be retained. The Second Vatican
Council likewise asked for a careful evaluation of customs, admitting that not everything about wedding
practice is “praiseworthy.” In our revised liturgy, all
of the prayers consistently stress the equality of the
partners. Some familiar customs do not match this
insight. Often, the groom remains hidden in a sacristy while the bride, accompanied only by her father,
enters with her attendants. This is hardly equality,
especially if it appears that her father is “giving her
away” to her husband. This is a familiar enough scene, but increasingly couples are called to a different
practice. Symbols and signs carry and communicate
meaning. The challenge for couples today is to
match the meaning to the symbol, and for the couple
to be authentic in all they do and say on the day of
their wedding. Having bride and groom both take
part fully and equally in the entrance procession is
exactly the kind of “praiseworthy” practice we’ve
been looking for! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday: St. Maria Goretti
Thursday: St. Augustine Zhao Rong and
Companions
Saturday: St. Benedict
THE SHAPE OF THINGS
We cannot help conforming ourselves to what
we love.
—St. Francis de Sales
IDLENESS
Idleness is the enemy of the soul.
—St. Benedict
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Charles Robinson+ Rosa Dumaquing+
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JULY
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Sun
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05
Mass Intentions
5:00pm SJWC Parishioners
8:00am Jean Lynch +
9:30am Carmira & Norma
Ortiz +
11:00am Deacon Jose Manuel
Perez & Family
Tue 07 7:30am Walter Bissett +
Wed 08 7:30am Julia
Thur 09 7:30am Ana T. Zuniga +
Requested by
Eladio Ortiz
Cliff Price
Robert Glaze
Zuniga Family
Decimocuarto Domingo
del Tiempo Ordinario
5 de julio de 2015
Te basta mi gracia,
porque
mi poder se manifiesta en
la debilidad.
— 2 Corintios 12:9
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Ezequiel es enviado como el
profeta de Yavé a los obstinados israelitas (Ezequiel
2:2-5).
Salmo — Ten piedad de nosotros, ten piedad
(Salmo 123 [122]).
Segunda lectura — Pablo reconoce sus debilidades y se gloría de ellas (2 Corintios 12:7-10).
Evangelio — Jesús predica en la sinagoga de su
pueblo natal (Marcos 6:1-6).
FE EN JESUCRISTO
El incidente que nos cuenta san Marcos en el
Evangelio de hoy se basa en un doble asombro: primero, los vecinos y parientes de Jesús se asombran
de verlo enseñar en la sinagoga con tanta sabiduría,
y de ver su poder para hacer milagros. Y Jesús, a su
vez, se extraña de la incredulidad de aquella gente,
que no pone su fe en él, no porque hallen alguna
falta en su enseñanza o en su ministerio, sino
porque conocen sus orígenes y su familia. Aquí, como en muchos otros incidentes de su Evangelio,
Marcos nos deja ver un aspecto bastante íntimo de
la parte humana de la doble naturaleza de Jesús.
Para reforzar lo que quiere que veamos, Marcos nos
cuenta cómo Jesús vuelve a su pueblo, y nos hace
notar que está allí entre sus familiares. Y de la gente
de quienes más esperaba es que menos recibe. En la
época en que estaba escribiendo su Evangelio, san
Marcos trataba de enseñar una lección muy importante para la casa de Israel, el Dios de la Alianza
esperaba encontrar la fe más intensa en la casa de
Israel, pero muchas veces allí fue donde menos la
encontró. Y es bueno que reflexionemos sobre esto,
nosotros que hoy día somos el Pueblo de Dios. Para
que la Sabiduría de Cristo continúe en este mundo, y
para que nuestras vidas sean signos de su poder,
Jesús espera hallar, y tiene que hallar, una gran fe
en nosotros. ¿La hallará? ¿O quedará, una vez más,
pasmado de nuestra poca fe? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
OCIOSIDAD
El ocio es enemigo del alma.
—San Benito
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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Según la carta a los Hebreos 6:1-2 hay seis fundamentos de la fe cristiana. Entre ellos se encuentra
la imposición de manos. El evangelista Marcos (6:5)
nos relata que Jesús usaba la imposición de manos
para sanar a los enfermos. La curación se realizaba
mediante sus manos. Los hispanos normalmente somos táctiles, pues reconocemos la importancia de
una caricia, de una mano apretando la nuestra, de
una palmada en el hombro, y de otros toques de
mano. Las manos tienen el poder o la facultad de
transmitir sentimientos.
En los Hechos de los Apóstoles 8:17 y 19:6 se
nos relata que los fieles recibían el don del Espíritu
Santo mediante la imposición de manos. Los
apóstoles usaban la imposición de manos para transmitir el Espíritu a los bautizados y para consagrar
nuevos líderes al servicio de las comunidades cristianas (obispos o presbíteros). Al momento del Bautismo y de la Confirmación recibimos una imposición de
manos de parte del ministro. La imposición de manos
que ha venido desde los apóstoles, y desde más
atrás, nos relaciona a los cristianos que nos han precedido. Es un gesto de unidad.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LA FORMA DE LAS COSAS
No podemos sólo conformarnos con aquello que
nos gusta.
—San Francisco de Sales
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Decimocuarto Domingo
del Tiempo Ordinario
Lunes: Santa María Goretti
Jueves: San Agustín Zhao Rong y compañeros
Sábado: San Benito
LA ESPERA
Nuestro Señor prefiere esperar al pecador
durante años que dejar al pecado esperando
por un instante.
—San Pedro Julián Eymund
Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore Thee, I love Thee and with a lively
sorrow for my sins, I offer Thee this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly
obedient to Thy will. Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in Thee and for Thee. Protect me in the midst
of danger; comfort me in my afflictions; give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, Thy
blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death. Within Thy Heart I place my every care. In
every need let me come to Thee with humble trust saying, Heart of Jesus help me.
Invocations to the Sacred Heart
Merciful Jesus, I consecrate myself today and always to Thy Most Sacred Heart.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus I implore, that I may ever love Thee more and more.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in Thy love for me.
Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Thy Kingdom Come.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, convert sinners, save the dying, deliver the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Rezos al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Oh sacratísimo corazón de Jesús, fuente de toda bendición, yo Te adoro, yo Te amo y con verdadera
contrición por mis pecados, Te ofrezco este pobre corazón mío. Hazme humilde, paciente, puro, y
enteramente obediente a Tu voluntad. Concédeme, buen Jesús, que pueda vivir en Ti y para Ti.
Protéjame en el medio del peligro; confórteme en mis aflicciones; déme la salud física, la ayuda en mis
necesidades temporales, Su bendición en todo lo que haga, y la gracia de una santa muerte. Deposito
en Vuestro corazón todas mis necesidades. Por cada necesidad permítame venir a Vos con la humilde
confianza de poder decir, corazón de Jesús, ayúdeme.
Invocaciones al Sagrado Corazón
Jesús misericordioso, yo me consagro hoy y siempre a Vuestro Sacratísimo Corazón.
Sacratísimo Corazón de Jesús yo imploro que pueda amarte cada vez más.
Sacratísimo Corazón de Jesús, en Ti confío.
Sacratísimo Corazón de Jesús, ten misericordia de nosotros.
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, yo creo en Tu amor por mí.
Jesús, de corazón manso y humilde, haz mi corazón como el tuyo.
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, venga a nosotros tu reino.
Sacratísimo Corazón de Jesús, convierte a los pecadores, salva a los moribundos, y libera a las Santas
Almas del Purgatorio.
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