PALM SUNDAY MASS: APRIL :00PM. 9:00AM Procession from the soccer field 11:30AM. April 6, 2014 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

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1 538 Central Boulevard Danville, Virginia Parish Office (Oficina parroquial): (434) Fax: (434) School (Colegio): (434) April 6, 2014 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Father Anthony E. Marques Pastor Kira S. Kania Sacred Heart School Principal PALM SUNDAY Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00pm (English) Sunday: 9:00am (English) 11:30am (Spanish) Misa en español a las 11:30am APRIL Weekday Masses: Tuesday: 12:10pm Wednesday: 8:25am Thursday: 12:10pm Friday: 12:10pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday: 7:00am 7:00pm Penance: Saturday: 4:00 4:30pm or by appointment Religious Education: Wednesday: 6:00 7:00pm (PreK 5 th grade) 6:00 7:30pm (6 th 12 th grade) Parish Office: Tuesday Friday 9:00am 4:00pm MASS: 5:00PM 9:00AM Procession from the soccer field 11:30AM

2 SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH DANVILLE, VA MASS INTENTIONS Monday April 7 No Mass Fifth Week of Lent Tuesday April 8 12:10pm +Ivy Rogers Fifth Week of Lent Wednesday April 9 8:25am +Frederick Gnott Fifth Week of Lent Thursday April 10 11:00am +Yolanda Gil Fifth Week of Lent (Roman Eagle) Friday April 11 12:10pm +Louis Hentsch, Sr. Fifth Week of Lent Saturday April 12 5:00pm +Theresa Kilgore Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Sunday April 13 9:00am +Hentsch Family Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 11:30am Pro Populo Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Passiontide Today, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, the Church enters a two-week period known as Passiontide, which lasts through Holy Saturday (April 19). During this time, the readings and prayers of Mass turn toward the Passion of the Lord. Accordingly, as a sign of mourning, it is customary to cover all crosses, statues, and images in the church. Votive candles are not lit during this time. This year, we read the story of the raising of Lazarus (John 11:1 45) on the Fifth Sunday of Lent. In the Gospel of John, the raising of Lazarus, ironically, leads to Jesus own Death and Resurrection (see John 11:53). Palm Sunday Next weekend, April 12 13, is Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, which marks the beginning of Holy Week. There will be a procession from the soccer field to the church at the Sunday 9:00am Mass only. While palms will be distributed at the other Masses, this will take place in the commons. (The Church s liturgical law allows the procession at only the principal Mass on Palm Sunday.) Given the procession at the 9:00am Mass, you are kindly asked to arrive early. Ushers will be on hand to direct traffic, in order to protect the safety of all involved, and to ensure the orderly and reverent celebration. Since the Passion is read on Palm Sunday, the Mass will take longer than normal. Therefore, it is essential to begin on time. Chrism Mass The annual Chrism Mass, at which priests renew their promises made at ordination, and the holy oils are blessed by the bishop, will take place on Monday, April 14 at 6:00pm at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond. All are welcome to attend. (Free parking will be available at the nearby VCU parking deck.) Christian Awakening retreat Please keep those who are attending the Christian Awakening retreat this weekend: Luis Avelino, Carlos Sifuentes, Émili and Ernesto Gómez. Also hold the team members in prayer: Eddie Dees, Linda Hawker, James Eckstein, Lucero Vázquez, Daniel Caccavelli, and the youth coordinator, Nick Eckstein. LECTIONARY Fifth Sunday of Lent (April 6): Ez 37:12 14 Rom 8:8 11 Jn 11:1 45 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord (April13): Is 50, 4 7 Phil 2:6 11 Mt 27:11 54

3 FINANCIAL BLESSINGS Fifth Week in March, 2013 $7, Fifth Week in March, 2014 $7, He that gives all, though but little, gives much; because God looks not to the quantity of the gift, but to the quality of the givers. Francis Quarles Monthly Summary March, 2014 Year-to-Date Total parish income: $55, $463, Total parish expenses: $53, $455, Net profit or loss $2, $8, Lenten Vespers Solemn Vespers or chanted Evening Prayer will take place this Thursday, April 10 at 6:00pm. (The term Vespers is derived from the Latin word vespera, which means evening. ) Vespers or Evening Prayer is part of the Liturgy of the Hours, the official prayer of the Church that consists of the Psalms and other biblical readings. The purpose of the Liturgy of the Hours is to sanctify the day and the whole range of human activity (General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours, no. 11). The chanting of Vespers is a beautiful celebration that enables us to meditate upon the Lenten season. Vespers lasts approximately 30 minutes and does not require fasting beforehand. Come Sail Away to SonTreasure Island Registration for Vacation Bible Study is now underway; come discover God s treasures this summer with us. Vacation Bible School will be held from Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13. Early bird registration will be $10 per child with a cap of $40 per family; early bird registration will be accepted through April 13. All registration fees must be paid by April 13 in order to qualify for the early bird rate. Regular registration will be $15 per child with a cap of $60 per family. Easter Flowers The parish office is now accepting orders for Easter flowers. Easter flowers may be given in memory of or in honor of friends or loved ones. The Easter Lilies are $15 each, the four floral arrangements needed for Holy Thursday are $50 each. Please fill out a form and put it in an envelope with your check, and drop it in the offertory basket or by the parish office. The names will be printed in the Easter Bulletin. The deadline for ordering is Friday, April 11. Available CDs The Fourth Cup Well-known Catholic theologian Dr. Scott Hahn explains Christ's Paschal Sacrifice on the cross as the fulfillment of the traditional fourth cup used in the celebration of the Jewish Passover meal. He draws a symbolic parallel to the Last Supper and Christ's death on Calvary. Through his scholarly insights and important biblical connections, Mass will come alive for you as never before! Rice Bowls Fifth Week of Lent This fifth week of Lent, CRS Rice Bowl takes us to the rural areas of Haiti, where the nearest healthcare centers and hospitals are several days travel away. To help sick families get medical assistance when they need it, CRS has trained residents of small rural communities to administer vaccines, medicines, give basic check-ups and referrals and provide nutritional guidance to their neighbors. We consider how we are also called to help people in our communities. (Catholic social teaching principle: Community and Participation) Read the Haiti story at crsricebowl.org. Prayer: Join us this week in praying for all those who care for the sick. May those who are ill and suffering receive the gift of God s loving grace to lift up their spirits and provide relief from their pain. All Rice Bowls should be returned to the parish office by Wednesday, April 9.

4 Sacred Heart Students will Mass on Wednesdays at 8:25am during Lent in the church. Parishioners are invited to attend. Sixth graders will present Living Stations of the Cross at 11:30am on Thursday, April 17 in the Holy Family Gym. All are invited to attend. SHS will close on Thursday, April 17 at 12:30pm for Easter and reopen on Monday, April 21. Students will attend school on April 21, originally scheduled as a holiday, in order to make up for a snow day. The 24 th annual SHS Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Friday, May 2 at Goodyear Golf Course. The captain s choice, 4 player team, shot gun start tournament will begin at 1:00pm. Cost is $80.00 per person. Sponsorships are available. For more information contact Donna Comper at Registration is open for There are waiting list for some grades. The Sacred Heart School 2014 Annual Appeal is available in the Commons area. Please prayerfully consider your donation. Your gift will be an investment in the school and community. Donations will be accepted thru June 30, Know of someone interested in providing a Catholic education for their child/grandchild? Please encourage them to visit our website at for important information about SHS.

5 MINISTERIO HISPANO V DOMINGO DE CUARESMA Día 06 de abril de 2014 Campamento bíblico Este verano tendremos nuestro campamento bíblico desde el lunes, día 9 de junio hasta el viernes, día 13 de junio. Se puede inscribir los niños desde ahora por solo $10 por niño con el máximo de $40 por familia. Después del día 12 de abril será $15 por niño. Inscríbanlos ahora! Ayuno y abstinencia durante Cuaresma Se obliga a los católicos de 14 años para arriba a abstenerse de comer carne roja en los viernes de Cuaresma. No se consume la carne de animales por respeto a la carne de Cristo, la cual fue crucificada por nuestra salvación en un viernes (Viernes Santo). Aunque no es obligatorio ayunar de la cantidad normal de comida en los viernes de Cuaresma, sin embargo es una práctica espiritual excelente, tal como es rezar más y hacer obras de caridad. Correo electrónico Si usted le gustaría recibir los correos electrónicos parroquiales en español por favor anote su correo electrónico personal con Amanda Esparza en la oficina parroquial para que usted pueda recibirlos. Vía Crucis, confesiones, y cena Se va a rezar el Via crucis los viernes de Cuaresma a las 7:00pm en el templo. Habrá confesiones en la capilla a partir de las 6:30pm. De entre 5:00 y 6:30pm, habrá una cena de pescado ($5.00) en la cafetería del colegio. Colaboración El domingo pasado recaudamos $ para la colecta. Nuestro párroco pide que contribuyamos lo equivalente a una hora de nuestro sueldo. Nuestra meta es recaudar $2,000 cada semana

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