The actor relished the silence for a moment and stood up. Ladies and gentlemen I hope we all have understood what just happened here:

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2 Shepherds with Christ s Aroma After a hearty meal in one of those great mansions of Hollywood, a famous actor entertained the guests reciting famous passages in Shakespeare plays. Eventually he accepted a request of a shy and elderly priest, he asked if he knew Psalm 23. Yes, I know and will recite it on one condition, that when I finish reciting, you will recite the same psalm after me. The somewhat frightened priest accepted the challenge. The actor recited wonderfully, and he was applauded very enthusiastically. The priest stood up and said the same words but this time there was no applause, just silence content and some tears. The actor relished the silence for a moment and stood up. Ladies and gentlemen I hope we all have understood what just happened here: I know the words of Psalm but this priest knows the shepherd. Easter means that people are transformed. And all these Sundays are Easter Sundays to remind us that Easter is not just a single Sunday, but every day. Easter is not only a celebration, but a way of life. Christianity begins with Passover. Without Easter we would not have a Gospel to preach, no Christ to believe in, neither a church to belong, or any priests... without Easter silence. Without Easter, nothing. Without Easter, only death. Exult. Christ was resurrected. Christ lives. Jesus is the living shepherd. Jesus is the way we have to walk, and the door that introduces us to salvation of the Father. There is no other way or another door. Have a nice day! Fr. Andrés Arango Pastor A message from our Pastor

3 St. Gregory's Catholic Church Cordially invite you to the installation of Rev. Andres Arango As Our Pastor Bilingual Mass Sunday, June 11, :00 pm Your presence will be a Blessing to us! Tuesday, May 9 8:00am For the Parish Wednesday, May 10 8:00am Steven Evans Thursday, May 11 8:00am Peter Kneip Sr. Friday, May 12 8:00am For the Parish Saturday, May 13 5:00pm Muñiz Fam. Sunday, May 14 8:00am Maria Montoya 10:00am Concepcion Nuñez 12:00pm For the Parish Plate Collection Regular Collection..$ 6, Dollar Collection..$ Debt reduction our special collecons dates Dec April 2017 July 2017

4 To take pictures at various parish events and acvies. celebraon this year. informaon. Para sacar fotos durante varios eventos y acvidades parroquiales. HAND CARVED in BETHLEHEM PLEASE STOP BY THE TABLES OF RELIGIOUS WARES (Nativity set, rosaries, statues, crucifixes, charms, etc.) AFTER ALL THE MASSES THE WEEK END OF ( May 20 & 21). Ayman Khair representing about 180 Christian families from Bethlehem. These families have been dependent upon sales of their hand carved religious articles to tourists of the Holy Land. Due to the conflict in the Middle East, the tourism has been cut off. In order to survive, they have turned to Christian communities in the United States to purchase their articles. These hand carved religious articles are beyond description. Carved from wood of the sacred Olive tree, this workmanship has been traditional for these families for hundreds of years. It is hoped that through the efforts of Mr. Khair that these families have a little income and are able to stay living in the Holy Land. Amazingly enough, The Christians population dropped from 22 % to less than 2% in the last 30 years. Thank you in advance for your support. painng Church white walls Glass door for mulpurpose room Staons of the Cross Labels Painng and Repairs North and South entrances Painng and Repairs Holy Family Chapel We are geng ready to celebrate our 70th Anniversary!! Conference Members will picking out Donations of Food bags back on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 before all Masses. Our neighbors in need, they will appreciate any help that we can provide them with. Thank you for your support! Special Thanks to: Hispanic Prayer Group for their dedication and hard work on the Fund Raiser to pay for the cafeteria ceiling!

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6 Mensaje de nuestro Párroco Pastores con olor a Cristo Después de una copiosa cena en una de esas grandiosas mansiones de Hollywood, un famoso actor entretenía a los convidados recitando pasajes famosos de las obras de Shakespeare. Al final aceptó una última petición. Un tímido y anciano sacerdote le preguntó si conocía el salmo 23. Sí, lo conozco y lo recitaré con una condición, que cuando yo termine de recitarlo, recite usted el mismo salmo. El sacerdote un tanto asustado aceptó el reto. El actor lo dijo maravillosamente y le aplaudieron entusiasmados. El sacerdote se levantó y dijo las mismas palabras pero esta vez no hubo aplausos, sólo un silencio contenido y alguna lágrima. El actor saboreó el silencio durante unos momentos y se levantó. Señoras y señores espero hayan comprendido lo que acaba de suceder aquí: Yo conozco las palabras del salmo pero este sacerdote conoce al pastor. Pascua significa que somos personas transformadas. Y todos estos domingos son domingos de Pascua para recordarnos que Pascua no es un solo domingo, un solo día. Pascua no es solo una celebración, sino una manera de vivir. El cristianismo comienza con la Pascua. Sin la Pascua no tendríamos evangelio que predicar, ni Cristo en el que creer, ni iglesia a la que pertenecer, ni sacerdotes Sin Pascua, silencio. Sin Pascua, nada. Sin Pascua, sólo muerte. Alegrémonos. Cristo ha resucitado. Cristo vive. Jesús es el pastor que vive. Jesús es la autopista por la que tenemos que circular y la puerta que nos introduce a la salvación del Padre. No hay otro camino ni otra puerta. Fr. Andrés Arango Párroco

7 Para estudiantes que continúan y para nuevos que comienzan Programa de Catecismo: Traer una copia del Cerficado de Bausmo y su pago cuando se registren. Al menos la mitad del pago se requiere al momento de registrar y el balance se requiere antes del 30 de Octubre, Invitamos a los estudiantes que ya recibieron sus Sacramentos que connúen creciendo en su fe. Connúen asisendo a formación. Acompáñenos a seguir conociendo el Amor de Dios! Invitamos a los estudiantes que ya recibieron sus Sacramentos que connúen creciendo en su fe. Connúen asisendo a formación. Acompáñenos a seguir conociendo el Amor de Dios! La Iglesia de San Gregorio Le invita cordialmente a celebrar la instalación Oficial del Padre Andres Arango, como Párroco de San Gregorio, durante la Misa Bilingüe el Domingo, 11 de Junio, 2017 a las 12:00 pm Esperamos contar con su presencia! Horario para Liturgia Dominical ABRIL 2017

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