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1 First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016 fàa YÜtÇv á wx ftäxá Roman Catholic Church Our Mission We, the church of St. Francis de Sales, are a Community of Believers in Jesus Christ called to impact Family, Neighborhood and Society with the Gospel so that people s lives are filled with Hope. Nuestra Misión La Iglesia de San Francisco de Sales, es una Comunidad de Creyentes en Cristo Jesús llamado a impactar la Familia, el Barrio y la Sociedad con el Evangelio para que las personas estén llenas de Esperanza. The Sacraments Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: By appointment only. At least SIX MONTH in advance. You must consult a Priest before setting a date. Confirmation: This is a multi-year program. Please contact the Directors of Religious Education of English or Spanish. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesday & Friday: 4:00-5:00 PM Saturday: 3:45-4:45 PM Anointing of the Sick: In case of medical emergency or grave illness, please call Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated every last Saturday each month at 10:00 AM. You must call the Parish Office first regarding requirements and for preparation classes. Religious Education of Children: This is a multi-year program of Religious Education. Please call the Directors of Religious Education of English or Spanish. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) : Adults inquiring about Baptism, First Eucharist or Confirmation, please call Chris Gallardo, Pastor: Fr. Louis Abdoo I.M.C. and Deacon Joe Marino Liturgical Celebrations and Devotions SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:30 AM (Eng); 5:00 PM (Esp) WEEKDAY MASSES Monday-Friday Tuesday & Friday First Friday Saturday 6:30 AM 5:15 PM 7:00 PM (Esp) 8:00 AM HOLY DAYS 5:15 PM (Vigil); 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM (School), 12:15 PM, 5:15 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish) MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND AND SICK Contact the Parish Office for a visitation or the Sacraments Welcome New Parishioners: Please register by picking up a form from the Parish Office. BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday 12:00 PM Parish Office will be Closed Monday, Feb 15, Lime Street, Riverside, CA Phone: (951) Fax: (951) Español: (951)

2 A Letter from Father... Page 2 February 14, 2016 I have often thought about how the Church might make clear its mission of being a witness to mercy. It is a journey that begins with a spiritual conversion - Pope Francis Dear Families, This Lent our community will participate in CRS Rice Bowl, a faith-in-action program that will help you experience Lenten spirituality by living in solidarity with the people in need around the world. As we, the global Church, continue our prayerful walk through this Holy Year of Mercy, it is especially appropriate to come together in prayer as a family this Lent, reflecting on how we can live this call to mercy more abundantly. Use your cardboard CRS Rice Bowl and Lenten Calendar to guide your Lenten prayer, fasting and almsgiving. As a family, read the Stories of Hope and daily reflections to inspire your Lenten journey - and motivate your Lenten giving. Prepare simple, meatless meals on Friday throughout Lent to eat in solidarity with our brother and sisters around the world. Be sure to visit crsricebowl.org to watch videos of the people and communities whose lives your Lenten gifts are changing through CRS Rice Bowl. We will be collecting your CRS Rice Bowl at the end of Lent, so stay tuned to learn more. Thank you for using CRS Rice Bowl with your family this Lent. Peace,

3 Parish & Community Activities Page 3 February 14, 2016 Parishioners are invited to attend the Utilities Committee Meeting St. Francis de Sales Youth Group When: Monday, March 7, 2016 at 6:30 PM Where: Multipurpose Room Why: Reduce SFDS monthly utility payments by 50% over the next 5 years For more information, contact the church office at (951) Sponsored by the St. Francis de Sales Finance Council Year of Mercy Scripture Sharing Class Let s find God s mercy through scripture. Class will be held on Thursday, February 4 - March 17, 2016 from 6:30-8:00 pm in the multipurpose room. Please bring your Bible. Tax Statement for 2015 The Parish office will be happy to mail your donation statement for 2015 income taxes. If you would like a copy of your 2015 donation statement, please contact the Parish Office. Come join us for the following Youth Group Events: February 18 th Movie Night February 25 th No Teen Night - RE Congress Youth day Follow us on Facebook st.francisdesalesyouthgroup Instagram SFDSYOUTHGROUP Strengthen your Faith in fellowship with your peers. El Carmelo Women s Silent Retreat Weekend Ladies of SFDS, it s time to start saving up for our Women s silent retreat weekend on March 4 6, This is a wonderful time for us during the Lenten season in which to learn contemplation and enjoy time away from your hectic life. For more information contact Fay (951) or look for pamphlets in the Adoration Chapel or posted at the church exist. SDFS Gentleman, there are dates listed for Men s retreat also. Our Adoration Chapel Needs More Adorers The 24/7 Adoration Chapel at 13th and Lime of St. Francis de Sales is adding more adorers. We currently need additions to the substitution lists. There is a need in the evening hours some days and MORE MEN for some NIGHTS and EARLY morning hours. At this time we are seeking volunteers from the parish to be coordinators and/or Board members. For more information or to schedule a time, please call Fay at (951) , or (951) A current address and/or phone number is desirable. La Capilla de Adoración de la Iglesia de San Francisco de Sales 24/7 (24 horas los 7 días de la semana) ubicada en la calle 13 y Lime esta agregando más adoradores. Actualmente necesitamos agregar a la lista de sustitución, y también hay necesidad en horas de la tarde algunos días y MÁS HOMBRES para algunas horas de la noche y madrugada. Así mismo estamos aceptando voluntarios para coordinar este ministerio. Para más información, por favor llame a Fey al (951) o para español al (951) a Carlota. Una dirección de correo electrónico o número de teléfono es requerido.

4 Parish & Community Activities Page 4 February 14, 2016 St. Francis De Sales Catholic School Bingo night Come out for a Fun night of Bingo. Friday, February 19, 2016 at 6:00 pm in our Multi-purpose room. There will be food and drink for sale. This is an Adults and Cash only event. The cost is $20 per person which includes: Entry & 12 bingo games (1 card per game)! Additional cards available for purchase. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit St. Francis de Sales Catholic School. For more information of our school events, please call the school office Mulberry St Riverside, CA Principal: Kathy Kothlow Phone: (951) Day Care: (951) RACHEL S VINEYARD A TIME FOR MERCY Post Abortion Healing Retreat Retiro para el que sufre interiomente depués del arboto. March/Marzo 18-20, 2016 For women and men who have struggles with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. El retiro es para la sanacíon emocional y spiritual depués del aborto. Please contact Dolores at (English) RVTemecla@verizon.net or Ana Luisa at (Spanish) RVTemeculaEspanol@yahoo.com. All information is held in confidence/el retiro es completamente confidencial. More information/para informacion: The Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy Pilgrimage site for the Riverside Vicariate will be held at St. Catherine of Alexandria in Riverside. Please join us on Saturday, February 20, 2016 for the opening of the Vicariate Holy Door of Mercy. We will begin with a prayer service at 10:00 am with the blessing of the Door of Mercy presided by the Bishop Emeritus Rutilio del Riego. The sacrament of Reconciliation will follow in the church. St. Francis de Sales Ministry Fair Did you ever wonder what it takes to be involved in a ministry? Ever wanted to do the reading at the Mass or sing in the choir? Did you know we have a Youth Group? Well, this is your chance to find out! I n the parish hall on Sunday, March 6 from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm, we are having our annual Ministry Fair. There will be a special breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus coffee and donuts committee. This is your chance to ask question from the members of the ministries and find out how you can answer God s call to serve Him.

5 Calendar of Events and Mass Schedules Page 5 February 14, 2016 Sunday, February 14 Knights of Columbus Coffee and Donuts after the 7:00 am and 9:00 am Masses - Hall No Confirmation I, II, III Classes No English RE K-8 Classes Monday, February 15 No Spanish RCIA/Confirmation SFDS Parish Office will be closed for President s Day Tuesday, February 16 English Bible Study 10:00 AM - MPR Women of Faith Bible Study 6:30 PM - Library Youth Core Group 6:30 PM - Room 3 Spanish Choir Rehearsal: 7:00 PM - MR Grupo de Oracion: 7:00 PM - Hall Legion of Mary: 7:30 PM - Room 1 OLPH Novena 5:00 PM - Church Ash Wednesday, February 17 English Choir Practice: 6:30 PM - MR Thursday, February 18 English RCIA: 7:00 PM - Library Youth Group Ignite 6:30 PM - Room 4 Year of Mercy Scripture Sharing Class 6:30 PM - MPR Friday, February 19 Spanish Youth Group - 7:00 PM - Room 3 SFDS School Bingo Night 6:00 PM - MPR Saturday, February 20 Spanish RE 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Quinceñera 2:00 PM AA Meeting 6:00 PM - RM 1 Sunday, February 21 Altar Society Coffee and Donuts- Hall English RE K-8 Classes 10:15 AM - 11:25 AM Confirmation I, II, III Classes 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Youth Mass 9:00 AM Saturday - February 13 5:00 PM Hal Andrews Sunday - February 14 7:00 AM Joseph John Gilwood 9:00 AM Benny Lococo 11:30 AM Mr. and Mrs. Thomas - Happy Anniversary 5:00 PM Theresa Andrade Cardenas Monday - February 15 6:30 AM Joseph and Louise Carey - SI Joseph and Anna Semonella - SI Tuesday - February 16 6:30 AM Evan Steele - SI 5:15 PM Art Delgiudice Wednesday - February 17 6:30 AM Peter Resch 8:00 AM John Walsh Thursday - February 18 6:30 AM Toni Vargas Friday - February 19 6:30 AM Peter Rasch 5:15 PM Jay and Audrey - SI 7:00 PM Station of the Cross (English) Saturday - February 20 8:00 AM Pauline Paino - SI (Vigil Mass) 5:00 PM Pete Ortega Sunday - February 21 7:00 AM Sam Curgus 9:00 AM Sara Lopez - SI 11:30 AM In Thanksgiving for the John Family 5:00 PM Angela Anatuanya - Happy Birthday and Thanksgiving - SI ALTAR SOCIETY SCHEDULE Michelle Gonzales, Jo Hersman and Betty Andrews will have Altar Duty on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 8:30 AM.

6 First Sunday of Lent Page 6 February 14, 2016 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today Lent begins. Ash Wednesday initiates the forty days of the Lenten fast, but since Sundays are not tallied in the days of fasting, today is the solemn opening of the forty days of Lent. The Church has work to do today, principally the calling forward of those chosen (the proper word is elected) for the Easter sacraments. Some of those who have been catechumens may now make a transition to a new way of life as the elect. For them, this Lent will be a time of purification and enlightenment. For us who accompany them, it is a time of helping them discern God s call and prepare for new life. This year, while the readings from the third year of the Lectionary cycle are usually read, they are set aside on certain Sundays for the benefit of the elect. We turn then to the readings from Year A, and we give those who journey to the font of baptism three extraordinary companions. In the Gospels for those days, we meet the woman of Samaria and the man born blind, and we come to the tomb of Lazarus three days after his death. Many bishops celebrate the Rite of Election on or near today, affirming God s choice for these new faithful, and also offering them the solidarity of many companions. In 2013, over 38,000 adults entered the baptismal waters in the United States, a remarkable testimony to the vigor of our tradition of receiving and nurturing adult faith. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Las cenizas que se nos pusieron en la frente el miércoles pasado ya están borradas, pero las palabras que nos dijeron deben sonar aún en nuestras almas. Tradicionalmente se dice: "Recuerda que del polvo venimos y al polvo retornaremos." Y aunque hoy en muchos lugares se dice: "Conviértete y cree en el Evangelio" el mensaje para oídos latinos es el mismo. Es un mensaje que nos saca de nuestro egoísmo recordándonos lo que los antiguos Toltecas ya sabían: esta vida es un sueño y el que muere despierta a la vida verdadera. Viviendo el Evangelio en esta vida nos prepara para la vida eterna. Las cenizas y esas frases dan un mensaje que lleva la imagen de la tierra que se somete para cultivarse. A veces la tierra se quema para que de sus cenizas venga vida nueva. Las cenizas que se nos pusieron no son para despreciar nuestra vida sino para amarla. De esa manera seremos cultivados por el ayuno, la oración y la caridad que hagamos durante la Cuaresma, sometiendo el polvo de nuestro cuerpo para dar fruto eterno. READING FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, ; Ps 19: 8-10, 15; Mt 25: Tuesday Is 55: 10-11, Ps 34; 4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51: 3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11: Thursday Est c12, 14-16, 23-25: Ps 138:1-3; 7c-8; Mt 5:20-26 Friday Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130: 1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday Dt 26:16-19; Ps 130: 1-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27: 1, 7-9, 13-14; Phil 3:17 4:1 [3:20-4:1]; Lk 9: 28b 36 Weekend of February 8, 2016 $7, Active Registered Families 948 Families receiving envelopes 616 Envelopes received 02/08/ Building Fund $4, Please remember to use your offering envelopes. Thank you for your generosity. May God bless you. Gracias por su generosidad. Dios los bendiga!

7 MINISTRIES / MINISTERIOS Liturgical Ministries Altar Servers Mary Waterman Altar Society Donna Pitell Choir (English) Mary Fall Coro (Español) Josefina Oliva Organist Prince Ward Eucharistic Adoration Fay Fletcher Eucharistic Ministers T. Waldschmitt *English/Spanish Lectores Francisco Mendoza (909) *Español Lectors Lorraine Mooney *English Ushers/Hospitality Ray Serna Catechetical Ministries Adult Faith Formation Chris Gallardo (626) *RCIA *RCIA Español Victor Grajeda Baptisms Parish Office Bible Study Fr. Louis *English/Español Spanish Youth Group Mayumi Mendez Quinceañeras Alba Dominguez Religious Education Toni Bastian Educación Religiosa Consuelo Grajeda R/E Office Monica Sandoval Parish Ministries Bereavement Ministry R. Pucciarelli-Davis Card Makers Ministry Toni Bastian Hulen House Miguel Caballero Liturgical Dance Amanda Weber Parish Council Peter Bradley (909) Pastoral Care Maureen Riggs Visita Los Enfermos Roberto y Adriana Ramirez Spanish Ministries Alba Dominguez St. Anne s Sewdality Angie Nudge Weddings/Bodas Alba Dominguez *Español Women s Ministry R. Pucciarelli-Davis Catholic Ministries Catholic Charities Knights of Columbus Nestor Contreras Legion of Mary Marriage Encounter Robert & Denise Borruel Robndeeb@verizon.net Right to Life Pregnancy Hotline Riverside Life Services Office Serra Club Charline Gajdos St. Vincent de Paul Office Prayer Groups Grupo de Oración Martin & Gloria Ruiz Welcome to the Parish Bienvenido a la Parroquia Fill out and place in collection basket Llene esta forma y déjela en la canasta de la colecta Last Name: Apellido First Name: Primer Nombre Address: Domicilio City and Zip: Ciudad y Codigo Postal DEVOTIONS & EVANGELIZATION Mother of Perpetual Help Novena: Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM Legion of Mary: Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM - Room 1 Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 24 hours/ 7 days in the St. Bernard Chapel First Friday Mass: 7:00 PM (Español) ST. FRANCIS DE SALES FOOD PANTRY We are still in need of food every week. Any non-perishable items, such as canned soups, canned fruits, canned vegetables, peanut butter and jelly, rice, beans, dry cereal, energy bars, flour, sugar, cooking oil, pasta and spaghetti sauce are welcome. You can bring them to the Mass you attend and leave the items in the green bins at the main entrance of the church. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE ANY ITEMS WITH PAST EXPIRATION DATES! Your contributions are most needed and appreciated. I would like to receive parish envelopes Quiero recibir sobres de la Parroquia Yes/Si No *We will mail you a complete Parish Registration Form* * Le enviaremos una forma de registro completo de la parroquia *

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