St. Clare Parish Calla Way Santa Clarita, CA REV. OLIN MAYFIELD, PASTOR Rev. Malcolm Ambrose, Associate

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1 St. Clare Parish Calla Way Santa Clarita, CA REV. OLIN MAYFIELD, PASTOR Rev. Malcolm Ambrose, Associate August 18, 2013 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time THE COSTS OF DISCIPLESHIP Today s responsorial psalm, Psalm 40, is more familiar to us with the refrain Here am I, Lord. This Here am I is Jeremiah s great prophetic response to God s call. But today s story of Jeremiah and the refrain Lord, come to my aid! remind us that there are always two sides to following the call of God. The author of the Letter to the Hebrews knew this, too. He reminded his readers that even weighted down with burdens and sins, we can still persevere by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, who himself knew the shame and pain of the cross, but saw beyond it to the joy of sitting at the right of the throne of God. Jesus himself gave the disciples a sneak preview of a baptism that would not be as wondrous as the one in the Jordan that inaugurated his ministry, but would be one of fire and anguish. Today s words from scripture may not be terribly soothing, but in their honesty and strength we can acknowledge the difficulties of daily discipleship, and take comfort in the assurance of our own salvation in Christ. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. EL COSTO DE SER DISCÍPULO El Salmo responsorial de hoy, Salmo 40 (39), nos es muy familiar por el refrán Señor, date prisa en socorrerme. La historia de Jeremías hoy y el refrán Señor, date prisa en socorrerme! nos recuerda que siempre hay dos caminos para seguir el llamado de Dios. El autor de la Carta a los Hebreos también lo sabía. Él recordaba a sus lectores que aunque nos agobien desgracias y pecados, podemos todavía perseverar si mantenemos nuestros ojos fijos en Jesús, quien también conoció la vergüenza y el dolor de la cruz, pero vio más allá del sufrimiento, el gozo de sentarse a la derecha del trono de Dios. Jesús mismo dio a sus discípulos una idea de un bautismo que no sería tan maravilloso como el del Jordán que inauguró su ministerio, sino de fuego y angustia. Las palabras de la Sagrada Escritura hoy pueden no ser terriblemente apaciguadoras, pero en su honestidad y fortaleza podemos reconocer las dificultades que el discípulo enfrenta a diario, y consolarnos por la seguridad de nuestra salvación en Cristo. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Mailing Address: Camp Plenty Rd. Santa Clarita, CA Parish Office: (661) FAX # (661) Parish Secretary: Cathy Powers RECONCILIATION Confessions: Saturdays, 9:30 am & 4:30 pm MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 & 12:45 Weekday Masses: MON. thru FRI. 9:00am and Friday Evenings 7:30pm Saturdays: 9:00am Holy Day Schedules will be announced.

2 Page 2 SAINT CLARE PARISH August 18, 2013 ffice hours: O Monday 1:30 to 5pm Tuesday-Friday 9am to 12:30pm & 1:30 to 5pm P ARISH REGISTRATION: We give a heartfelt welcome to all new parishioners. Registration forms are available in the front vestibule and side entrances of the church and at the parish office during regular office hours In order that our priests better serve you, especially at the time of baptism, marriage, or a funeral, it is most helpful if you are registered and participating in our parish community. APTISM: If you are seeking baptism for your infant B to 5 year old, we ask that at least one parent be registered at St. Clare for six months prior to baptism. The parents are asked to attend a pre-baptism class. Please call the parish office to register for baptism and pre-baptism classes. BAUTIZOS: Pláticas son los dos últimos Miércoles del mes. Es necesario asistir a dos pláticas. No niños. Para información llama a Lupita & Luis Caceres (661) OSPITAL/HOME, HOLY COMMUNION, AND SICK H VISITS: For Holy Communion, please contact the parish office during office hours. A Priest or Eucharistic Minister will visit you and attend to your needs. In case of hospitalization, please inform the admissions office that you are Catholic, so that they will be able to notify us. In case of an emergency or death in the family, a priest can be reached 24 hours a day. Call the parish office number anytime for an emergency pager number. ARRIAGE: The bride and/or groom must be M registered and actively participating in the parish for at least three months. Then, a six-month preparation program is required. Please call the office for further information. ELIGIOUS EDUCATION: We offer religious R education classes for children beginning with the first grade and running through high school. For more information, contact the office of Religious Education at Our parish has become so large, the only way we have of verifying Mass attendance is by use of Sunday envelopes. (This is significant when requiring services from the church i.e., baptism or marriage.) ST. CLARE PARISH MINISTRIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ALTAR SERVERS Training - Scheduling:... Phillip Horlings A R M E D F O R C E S P R A Y E R M I N I S T R Y. Martine or Bev BATTERED WOMAN S HOTLINE BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY.Dan & Cathy Andrews (funerals must be scheduled through the Parish Office) BOY SCOUTS: Tim Terpening BUSINESS MANAGER... Ray Broderick CHILDREN S CHOIR... Rocio Alonso CRISIS & PRAYER GROUP. Nancy King CONFIRMATION...Nancy Fishwick COUPLES FOR CHRIST German & Mary Rose Garcia CUB SCOUTS John Vahl DETENTION MINISTRY... Aurora Montejano ENGAGED ENCOUNTER:... Jerry & Bev Heyer (888) EUCH. MINISTERS:... Ed Hoover FILIPINO MINISTRY Eric & Ruby Cuenco FINANCE COUNCIL:..Bob Denise GUADALUPANA Librada Blanco HISPANIC MINISTRY COORDINATER.Dora Baez HOSPITALITY...Jeanette Killough JUST CHILLIN (Junior High Ministry).. Shelly Smith KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS...Tom Jezik LECTORS.Sarah Hamor at: srhamor@earthlink.net or LIBRARY..Helen Rabjohn LIFELINE (Pregnancy Hotline): MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER..Joe & Karen Greulich (Spanish): Rosie & Ramon Mercado MISSION CIRCLE.Ellen Cutler MUSIC DIRECTOR Mark Nilan (818) NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Pablo& Valerie Galeta (818) PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES:...Parish Office PRIMER VIERNES ADORACION NOCTURNA... Alma RCIA......Chris Knuffke RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:... Director - Peggy Pigors Sunday Pre-School- Janet Weidner: stclaresundayschool@gmail.com RETROUVAILLE: (help for troubled marriages) SCTURE STUDY:..Olympio D Mello SEP., DIV., WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP:... Bob SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY...Kathy SPANISH PRAYER GROUP Jose Erazo SPANISH QUINCEANERA... Mario & Zoila Villanueva USHERS... Lyle Funk VISITING MADONNA Maria Albanese WEDDING HOSTESS:..Mary Broderick WOMEN S MINISTRY..Rhonda Berlinger YOUTH MINISTRY:...Nancy Fishwick WELCOME TO ST. CLARE Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us. If you are not registered or have changed your address, please fill out this form and place in the collection basket or mail to the parish office. NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: New parishioner/registration form requested. New address New phone number

3 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time SAINT CLARE PARISH Page 3 AUGUST 19(Mon) 9:00 Amado Ranola Encarnacion Ranola Valentino Tablang All Souls In Purgatory 20(Tues) 9:00 Mustaffa Ariss Victor Carreon Robert McGrath Randy Pfeil 21(Wed) 9:00 Tom & Vickie Pfeil INT Jaime Amado Jeff Lavo Luis Petrulos 22(Thurs)9:00 Ramon & Nanuela Castanares Jesus Jiao Grace Torres James Warmoth 23(Fri) 9:00 Ana Garza INT Mariano De Los Santos Mr. Lope Monia Lopez 7:30pm For our loved ones to INT return to the faith 24(Sat) 9:00 Sara Paska INT Gertrudes Gumban Robert Hawking Jaime Jimenez We have Adoration in the Chapel every Friday from 9:30am to 7:15pm. On First Friday Adoration lasts throughout the night. Our lives are so busy, we could all use a little quiet time with our Lord. Don t just squeeze Him in, make your time with Him a priority. PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Sharon Bender; Aurora Gaor; Mary Ann Griffin; Dora Grandolfo; Connie Acquaviva; Peter Brockway; Nancy Giacomi; Justin Stradley; Peggy Rice; Angelo Lepore; Emily Lepore; Donal MacAdam; Rosie Ambrose; Paul Franck; Theresa Aceves; Brian Grogan; Maura Tevere; Ferdinand Nepomuceno; Mary McFarland; Jim Reick; Denis Lyon; Eileen-Marie Moore; Lewis & Julie Richard; Michelle Marie Lopez; Rod Yeaman; Josh Hoover; Christina Barrón; John Rissler; Nikita Puyat; Therese Bauer; Mario Villanueva; Joe Guzman; Yvonne Kurzen; Diane Green; Betty Payne; Sofia Calibillo; Gabriel Calbillo; Peggy Reick; Chris Duran; Cliff Brown; Paul Junkel; Marilyn Terwilliger; Theresa McGrath; Joseph Nieves; Rose Sordetto; Juan Canchola; Basilio Zamora; Clare & John Lukas; Tessa Vigelmann; Paul Tuohy; Desmond Anderson; Louis Ward; Robert Collins; Weston Artes; Tony & Laura Jaeggi; Joey Dye; Nicci Amendola; Sherman Lacy; Joshua Do; Melody Schmitt; Dorothy Brosamle; Grace Barrett; Josie Baez; Denise Alain; Kathleen Alain; Shriley Fromberg; Kathleen Zimmerman; Monica Neitz; Gary Scott; Genevieve Marincola; Mitch Hibbard; Elizabeth Jackson; Patrick Bonette; Devon Freeman; Duane Flores Cuttle; Sandy Humbert; Cayden Polcarnio; Jean Bechaud; Carmen Duran; Ray Stone; Sylvia Lyon; Carlos Cisneros; Mario Giacomi; Diane Bruckner; Sophia Cox; Melanie Beason; Joyce Distaso; Brian Post; Andy Titiriga; Hector Lorea; (Names appear on the sick list in the bulletin for three weeks unless we are informed otherwise. There is a Pray for the Sick list on the bulletin board outside the chapel. ) BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE Joyce Bingenheimer Steven Chacone Arturo Martinez Susan McCraw Athena Maria O Brien Phyllis Qunilan Join us for St. Clare s 3rd Annual Luau Saturday, September 6:30pm $35.00 per person includes dinner, dancing, silent auction and a live Polynesian Show. Our parish raffle drawing will also take place that night. Proceeds from the raffle and the luau go to help those in need in our local community. Tickets can be purchased after all Masses or in the parish office. For more information or if you wish to volunteer, please contact: Glenda

4 Page 4 SAINT CLARE PARISH August 18, 2013 Te gustaría pertenecer a algún ministerio de la comunidad Hispana en nuestra parroquia, son los siguientes El Grupo de Oración Te invita todos los Lunes de 7-9pm. Alabar y bendecir al Señor. Con testimonios, predicación y Oración. Salmo 90: 1 Señor tu has sido para nosotros un refugio a lo largo de los siglos. Para mas información llama a José Eraza (661) ADORACION NOCTURNA Te invitamos a que participes en la Adoración Nocturna. Tenemos nuestra reunión el primer Viernes del mes de 9:00pm 10:00pm. Puedes iniciar regalándole a Jesús una hora de su tiempo. No has podido velar ni una hora conmigo? Jesús Sacramentado te espera! Para mayor información comunicarse con: Alma (661) Asociacion Guadalupana Ven a venerar a nuestra Madre. Que siempre esta intercediendo por nosotros. Para mas info: Andres Trinidad (661) o Librada Blanco (661) Sacramentos de Adultos (RCIA) Para informes llamar a Antonio y Anita Arana (661) Registración de Catequesis Concierto de Alabanza Iglesia Santa Clara de Asisi Domingo,25 de Agosto del 2013 De 2pm a 6pm. Salon Parroquial Calla Way Inscripciones para Catequesis Seran Martes a Viernes de 1pm 7pm Para ninos y adultos que necesiten algun Sacramento. Para mas información llamar a Dora Baez (661) ext 209 o (661) Ministerio de Alabanza: Cirilo Hernandez (661) Alfabetizacion Informes: Minian Vidal (661) Platicas Pre-bautismales: Luis y Lupita Caceres (661) Ministros de Eucaristia: Agustina Franquz (661) Encuentro Matrimonial: Jose J. y Maria Basilio (661) Lectores: Dixie Chavez (661) Quniceaneras/Bodas: Zoila y Mario Villanueva (661)

5 The Most Twentieth Holy Sunday Body and in Blood Ordinary of Christ Time SAINT CLARE PARISH Page 5 Provided to you by Peggy Pigors, Director of Religious Education READINGS AND QUESTION OF THE WEEK FOR August 18, 2013 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME GOSPEL: Lk 12:49-53 ADULTS: When has taking a strong stand on a moral issue created division rather than healing in the short term? CHILDREN: Is it important to do the right thing even if others are angry as a result? TEACHERS NEEDED FOR FALL CLASSES We need the following teachers for R. E. classes: Saturday 2nd grade and Older Communion and Wednesday evening, Junior High 8 th grade. Please call for further information and to volunteer. CHILDREN S BIBLES I am happy to tell you that we now have children s Bibles for sale in our R. E. office. These Bibles contain the entire Old and New Testaments. They have very colorful illustrations of different Bible stories. There are 2000 pages within this Bible with helpful hints for parents to talk with their children about the stories. The cost is $20.00 (cash or check only, please.) Don t hesitate call today or come into our office. FAMILIES ON HOME STUDY Don t forget to make an appointment for your child s interview before fall classes begin. The interview generally lasts twenty minutes and is the last step before going on to the next class. Please call to set up your appointment. VIRTUS SEXUAL PREDATOR AWARENESS WORKSHOP If you volunteer with or around children/youth and have never taken this workshop or if you need to recertify in this class, it will be given Friday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. The class is three hours and will be held in Renehan hall. You must call to register. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULING LETTER The class scheduling letters for students in grades one-eighth will be mailed the end of August. If you haven t received your letter by September 1, please call to inquire about the information. Not Your Ordinary Bible Study... Our Little Rock Scripture study will be adding a new feature to its study this August. On Thursday evening, August 22nd at 7pm in Renehan Hall, we will be reading Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly. This book was our Christmas gift last year from Fr. Olin and it is truly one that should be opened and read if not shared with everyone you know! If you do not have the book, and would like to get a copy to join us in this study, the cost is $3 per book. After this 6 week course, we will begin our Scripture study on the Gospel of Matthew! The cost of this study is $15 for the materials. We also are offering the same study on Wednesday mornings, beginning August 21st at 9:30am. Since that group already read, Rediscovering Catholicism, we will begin with the book, Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly. You can purchase that book on your own or call me and I will purchase multiple copies together at $10 per book. Let me know ASAP if you want to join us. After this study, we will continue with our scripture study on the Gospel of Matthew as well. We are called to be a light to the world. Slow down and take the time to be that light. For more info, call: Shelly Smith at

6 Page 6 SAINT CLARE PARISH August 18, 2013 CONFIRMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY The Youth Center and Confirmation Office are open Monday through Thursday from 2PM TO 5PM If you have questions about Confirmation, please call (661) Come by, bring your friends, play a game of pool, watch a movie on our big screen T.V., use the computer lab or just hang out! Pope Francis Encourages Service to Others During the recent World Youth Days in Brazil, Pope Francis spoke to the crowd about spreading their faith to the fringes of society, even to those who seems farthest away, most indifferent. Volunteering with Family Promise SCV is a perfect opportunity to live our faith in the way that Pope Francis encourages us to do so. The week of August 21st, St. Clare will be assisting Bouquet Canyon Church in hosting families who are without homes of their own and depending on the support and generosity of people like you. If you can help provide hospitality or meals August 21st through August 24th, please contact Karen or at: kmapes@socal.rr.com For information on Family Promise visit their website at: (many people call the parish office around the holidays wanting to know if we know of a place they and their families could work at a soup kitchen or some way they could feed the homeless. Don t wait until the holidays here is your chance to prepare a meal and provide hope and comfort to a homeless family right here in Santa Clarita.) OCCUPANCY The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon how we occupy that place. St. Thérèse of Lisieux OCUPACIÓN El valor de la vida no depende del lugar que ocupemos. Depende de cómo ocupemos ese lugar. Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús

7 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time SAINT CLARE PARISH Page 7 If you are new to St. Clare Catholic Community, Welcome! Registration forms are available at all entrances of the church on the bulletin boards. Just fill one out and drop it in the collection basket it s that easy! If you would like to have your child baptized, would like to have your marriage blessed in the church, need to have a Eucharistic minister visit someone who is ill, or just have general questions, please call the Parish Office at: (661) We are open Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm and on Monday from 1:30 to 5pm. (Please check office hour changes during holiday weeks) ST. CLARE S SENIORS ROCK OUR YOUTH CENTER EACH TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AFTER THE 9AM MASS Our seniors adjourn to the Youth Center after 9am Mass where they play pool, dominos, knit/crochet, use the computer lab, have coffee and goodies, solve the world s problems or just sit and visit with one another. Our Knit Wits and Happy Hookers meet on Tuesdays to make blankets and hats for several non-profit organizations that serve those in need. You don t need an invitation. Just show up and meet new friends! Do You Want to Help Your Parish Community During Mass? Consider These Ministries... If you are at least 8 years of age, have received your First Communion and are interested in serving your Parish Community as an Altar Server, contact: Phil St. Clare s Children s Choir is looking for members who are at least 7 years of age, whose family is registered and attending Mass at St. Clare. We have rehearsal each Tuesday in the church beginning September 10th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. (You must commit to attending all rehearsals. The children s choir serves at the 9am Mass the First Sunday of each month.) For more information, contact Rocio Alonso: rocioalons@yahoo.com or (661) Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Prayer Group Please come and join us as we pray for our loved ones conversions (and ours too) at the 3:00 hour of Divine Mercy in the Chapel starting July1st. Monday through Thursday, Fridays prayers will be held in the church. Bring your Rosary. Holy cards that explain how to say the Chaplet will be available. For questions please contact: Sheila God s Time Will Come Are you suffering because someone dear to you has stopped practicing the faith or has left the Church altogether? If so, St. Clare s has a prayer group which meets in the Church every Friday at 7:30 pm. We begin with the celebration of the Mass and complete with devotions specifically for the intentions of bringing our loved ones back into the active participation of the faith. Please join us in lifting our voices in prayer. Have You Missed the Choir at the 11:00am Mass? We ll be back soon Our Thursday rehearsals will get underway starting August 22nd at 7pm in the church. We always welcome new members and if you are interested in joining us, this is a great time to do so. Have you been blessed with the ability to carry a tune? Have you been looking for a way to serve our Lord? Then look no further. We have thousands of families in our parish surely we can find 20 to 30 people who will commit to enriching the Mass and helping people draw closer to God. Come by for a few rehearsals and see what we re all about. You ll be glad you did.

8 Page 8 SAINT CLARE PARISH August 18, 2013 ARMED FORCES PRAYER MINISTRY (Please keep the following active military members, loved ones of our parishioners, in your prayers.) Nicholas Amato Juan Anthony Arriaga Nick Barker Gabrielle Bernal Dustin Hyde Bozer Michael Brockway Jessica Brooks Ian Buxton Felix Chavarria Kyle Ciopryna Scott Courtright Mark DeSimone Nicolas Diaz Christopher Fields Paul C. Gonzales Jeremy Goyeau Jamal Guilliod Heather Michelle Hamilton Joe Hausotter-Hernandez Kevin Kassin Maria Kohler Jeremy Lamb Lash LaRue Job Lopez Juan Martinez Zachary McCalla Michael McGrath Michael Angelo Muamo Joseph Mumm Sandra Mumm John A. Perez Jessica Peters Kevin Peters Angel Provincia Paola Putnam Robert Ramirez Vincent L. Rampino Cole Reasonover Miguel Reyes Phillip Rodriguez, Jr. Joseph Lloyd Ruppert Colt R. Salazar Giogia Mikaela San Jose Brittany Scott Joseph Serrano Brett Shields, Jr Shane Shields Robert Simons Ryan Snyder Robert Spale Daniel Thompson Justin Torres Dennis Ukkestad Jackie Ukkestad Geovany Valdovinos Andre Wall Michael D. Wheeler Glenn Winsick Matthew R. Wolf Mark Yenalavitch From the Prayer of the Archdiocese for Military Services Almighty God and Father, look with love upon our men and women in uniform and protect them in their time of need. Give them health and stability and allow them to return to their loved ones whole and unshaken. Be with their families and sustain them in these uncertain times. Hear us as we present our prayers to You through Christ our Lord. Amen Our Tri-Bowling League (St. Clare, St. Kateri, OLPH) is starting another fun filled season beginning September 17th. We will be partnering with Santa Clarita Lanes on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm and will run approximately 12 weeks. This is a family bowling league where your children can bowl with you as long as they don t need bumpers. The cost is $12 per person for 3 games and shoes. Babysitting is provided for younger children. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise before the holiday gatherings and meet other families. Teams are forming now so don t hesitate! Contact Shelly Join the Cub Scouts Pack 58 is currently recruiting boys! If your son is in grades 1 to 5, or at least 6 years old, he can join. Cub Scouts is all about camping, derbies, trips, games, friends and most of all, fun in a safe environment! Come experience a great program. Pack 58 meets the 3rd Friday of each month at 7:00pm at St. Clare Church. Please contact Cubmaster, Julio del Rio at: juliofdelrio@gmail.com or ( 661) Únete a los Cub Scouts El grupo de Scouts #58 esta reclutando niños! Si su hijo esta cursando del grado de 1 al 5, o que al menos tenga 6 anos de edad, únase a nosotros! Los Cub Scouts son todo acerca de campar, carreras de caritos de madera, excursiones, juegos, amigos y sobre todo en un ambiente sano y divertido! Venga a disfrutar de uno de los mejores programas en el mundo! El grupo 58 se reune el 3er Viernes de cada mes a las 7pm en la iglesia católica St. Clare. Para mas información, por favor, póngase en contacto con: Julio del Rio Jefe de la Manada: juliofdelrio@gmail.com o (661)

9 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time SAINT CLARE PARISH Page 9 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40:5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Sunday: Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1-2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Jue 2:11-19; Sal 106 (105):34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Martes: Jue 6:11-24a; Sal 85 (84):9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Miércoles: Jue 9:6-15; Sal 21 (20):2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Jueves: Jue 11:29-39a; Sal 40 (39):5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14 Viernes: Rut 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Sal 146 (145):5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Sábado: Ap 21:9b-14; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Domingo: Is 66:18-21; Sal 117 (116):1-2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lc 13:22-30 TODAY S READINGS First Reading They took Jeremiah and threw him into the cistern (Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10). Psalm Lord, come to my aid! (Psalm 40). Second Reading Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith (Hebrews 12:1-4). Gospel I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing (Luke 12:49-53). 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. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura El profeta del Señor sufre peligros y deshonra para proclamar el no grato mensaje de Dios para la ciudad (Jeremías 38:4-6, 8-10). Salmo Señor, date prisa en socorrerme! (Salmo 40 [39]) Segunda lectura Persevera en la lucha igual que Cristo soportó la cruz (Hebreos 12:1-4). Evangelio Jesús vino a purificar la tierra con su santo fuego y a sembrar división y no paz (Lucas 12:49-53). SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. John Eudes Tuesday: St. Bernard Wednesday: St. Pius X Thursday: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: St. Rose of Lima Saturday: St. Bartholomew LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: San Juan Eudes Martes: San Bernardo Miércoles: San Pío X Jueves: Santa María Virgen, Reina Viernes: Santa Rosa de Lima Sábado: San Bartolomé BUILDING PLANS Whatever your lot in life, build something on it. Anonymous HACIENDO PLANES Cualquier cosa que amontones en la vida, construye algo sobre ello. Anónimo

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