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1 Feb 19, Page Saint Barbara Catholic church FEBRUARY 19, 2017 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

2 Feb 18 Feb 24, 2017 Saturday 8:00 AM Anna Hao Nguyen RIP 4:00 PM Giuse Bui Van Phuoc RIP 5:30 PM Edna Gutierrez SI 7:00 PM Margarita NguyenTBachTu RIP 8:30 PM All Souls RIP Sunday 6:30 AM Thuy Nguyen Family SI 8:00 AM Le Van Tram RIP 9:30 AM Phanxico Xavie Thoai Vu RIP 11:00 AM Phao Nguyen Hau RIP 12:45 PM Jesus Arrizon RIP 4:00 PM Nguyen Huong SI 5:30 PM Rosanna Chan RIP 7:00 PM Micae Nguyen The Tri RIP Monday 6:30 AM Maria Nguyen Thi An RIP 8:15 AM Phanxico Xavie Thoai Vu RIP Tuesday 8:15 AM Phanxico Xavie Thoai Vu RIP 5:30 PM Pham Family SI 7:00 PM Micae Nguyen The Tri RIP Wednesday 6:30 AM Micae Nguyen The Tri RIP 8:15 AM Mary Riel RIP Thursday 6:30 AM Micae Nguyen The Tri RIP 8:15 AM Rosanna Chan RIP Friday 8:15 AM Rosanna Chan RIP 5:30 PM Maria Nguyen Thi Sang RIP 7:00 PM Micae Nguyen The Tri RIP Feb 19, Page 2 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- Take no revenge and cherish no grudge; love your neighbor as yourself. (Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18). Psalm -- The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading -- You are the temple of God, and holy (1 Corinthians 3:16-23). Gospel -- Offer no resistance; love your enemies (Matthew 5:38-48). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34 DIVINE WISDOM The Lord's message, through Moses, was to "take no revenge and cherish no grudge... love your neighbor as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18). We might think, "Great in theory, but not always realistic!" Then Jesus in today's Gospel goes even further. Take a slap in the face and then turn the other cheek? Treat enemies the same as friends? Again, we're tempted to think that those are nice ideals, but not very practical in the "real world." Paul echoes Jesus when he tells the Corinthians that what passes for human wisdom is absurdity to God. Divine wisdom casts sunshine on the good and the bad, showers rain on the honest and the dishonest--without distinction. We must examine our wisdom and common sense to see how they compare to the wisdom of God, and make adjustments accordingly. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! Your financial contribution for the week of Feb 11 Feb 12, 2017 $26, Your weekly support is used to sustain the ministries and ongoing operating needs of our parish.

3 Feb 19, Page 3 Fr. Anthony s Faith Formation Corner Matthew 5:38-48: Be Perfect as Your Heavenly Father is Perfect It is a common understanding that God does not expect what is impossible for his people. God makes us and knows our limitations: and thus, does not demand the impossible out of us. Having said that, we also realize that the commitment to Christian discipleship is no minor thing: Unless you hate your mother and father, and deny yourself and carry your cross, you cannot be my disciple. In his famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus also gives his disciples another very tall order: Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect, (Mt 5:38) The command to be perfect appears twice in the Gospels, only in Matthew though: in this passage and in the story about Jesus advising the rich man to let go of his possessions: If you wish to be perfect, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven, (Mt 19:21). The English word perfect is quite intriguing. We usually understand perfect in the sense of moral excellence and in the sense of flawlessness. But the etymology of this word suggests something different. It comes from two Latin words per and facere if I recall correctly from Latin grammar which mean to do something thoroughly. Obviously this does not have the same connotation as moral excellence. Does Jesus expect his disciples to be flawless? I think not. So what does the biblical concept of perfection mean? According to traditions, there has been a rigid distinction between ordinary Christians who keep the basic commandments of the faith and those who practice the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience (namely monks and nuns in religious orders). The latter group is obviously more perfect. However, such a distinction is not meant by the author of Matthew s Gospel. The expectation to be perfect is required for ALL of Jesus disciples: not only for an elite group To be perfect, in the biblical sense, then means to be whole and undivided. In the context of Jesus Sermon on the Mount, this really makes sense. In one of the Beatitudes, Jesus proclaims blessed those who are pure of heart. As I said again and again, this does not refer to sexual purity. To be pure of heart is to will one thing: to be single-minded. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness In our pursuit of the Kingdom, Jesus calls us to be perfect in the sense that we are to seek God s Kingdom wholeheartedly and with a single-minded devotion. Rose Browning, Victor Sanchez, Nguyen Charlene, Maria Nguyen Thi Son, Rodrigo Castro, Edna Gutierrez, Catherine Wisdom, Nguyen Thi Linh, Travis Huismans, Manielena Gutierrez de Avila, Fernando Escobar, Elia Gonzalez. Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the world, you have shouldered the burden of our weakness and borne our sufferings in your own passion and death. Hear this prayer for our sick brothers and sister whom you have redeemed. Strengthen their hope of salvation and sustain them in body and soul, for you live and reign for ever and ever. Amen. Dominico Nguyen Van Truc, Giuse Nguyen Mong Hung, Ta Van Thanh, Giuse Luu Vincent, Maria Nguyen thi Lai, Daminh Nguyen Dinh Chien, Maria Tran Thi Nghien, Maria Pham Thi Len, Anna Vu Thi Sen, Anna Hua Kiem Ngoan, Catarina Hoa Pham, Maria Vu Thi Mau, Catalina P. Serrano, Theresa Trinh Phuong Mai, Claire Elise Owens, Giuse Dinh Van Thanh, Giuse Nguyen Ngoc Trac. God, our shelter and our strength, you listen in love to the cry of your people: hear the prayers we offer for our departed brothers and sisters. Cleanse them of their sins and grant them the fullness of redemption. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

4 Feb 19, Page 4 St. Barbara s News The parish office and school facility will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2017, in observance of the Presidents Day. We will resume our normal working hours the following day. MEN S ANNUAL RETREAT It is time for signing-up for our Annual Men s Retreat at MA- TER DOLOROSA PASSION- IST RETREAT CENTER in the city of Sierra Madre on April 7-9, The Passionist retreat team offers inspirational talks on the theme as well as time for quiet prayer, Mass, and Confession. The theme for this year is The Crucified One is No Stranger. Presentations are in English but men of all cultural backgrounds are invited. It is open to fathers and their sons of high school age. This is an opportunity for separating ourselves from the usual distractions of life and in a setting of mountain beauty and solitude, to receive God s message and blessings for you. Car pooling is available for transportation. Private and shared rooms with private restrooms and showers for attendees. Call now for more information or to make your reservation with Tom Mueller at (714) (mobile). Come join in the FUN and FASHION at the Orange Diocesan Council of Catholic Women s (ODCCW) Fashion Show to be held at Saint Anthony Claret in Anaheim, CA on Tuesday, February 21, The theme is Mardi Gras so dress up for the occasion and win a prize. Cost: $25.00 before February 14 or $30.00 at the door. Reservations requested. This event sells out fast! RSVP by Wednesday, February 15. For reservations contact: Pat Martin H: (714)

5 Feb 19, Page 5 COÄNG ÑOAØN THAÙNH GIUSE CHÚA NHẬT TUẦN 7 TN A Mt 5,38-48 HÃY YÊU KẺ THÙ Hãy yêu kẻ thù và cầu nguyện cho những kẻ ngược đãi anh em... Anh em hãy nên hoàn thiện, như Cha anh em trên trời là Đấng hoàn thiện. (Mt 5,44.48) Suy niệm: Khi nghe những lời Chúa Giêsu dạy: Hãy yêu kẻ thù, chúng ta thường cho rằng đó là chuyện không thể làm nổi. Yêu đã là khó, yêu kẻ thù lại càng là vấn đề nan giải, nhưng đó lại là cốt lõi của Đạo Trời. Điều này, đòi hỏi chúng ta một tấm lòng cao thượng, vượt ra khỏi cái tôi ích kỷ và kiêu căng, và phải can đảm biết bao, nhất là phải cầu nguyện. Yêu kẻ thù là dấu chỉ con cái Thiên Chúa, lý do là vì kẻ thù cũng là đối tượng của tình yêu Chúa. Yêu kẻ thù không phải là hành vi của một kẻ yếu nhưng là dấu hiệu của tính quả cảm anh hùng. Chúa Giêsu mời gọi: không những yêu thương tha thứ, mà còn tiến xa hơn nữa là cầu nguyện cho kẻ thù, ước mong mọi điều tốt đẹp cho họ, noi gương Cha trên trời, Người ban phát ơn lành cho mọi người, không phân biệt lành dữ... Mời Bạn: Kẻ thù của bạn là ai? Là kẻ ghét bạn, kẻ xúc phạm đến bạn, đến danh dự và quyền lợi của bạn, là những người tự nhiên bạn không ưa, vv... vô số kể. Tin Mừng mời gọi bạn vượt lên trên lối sống tự nhiên theo thói thường, để mặc lấy tâm tình của người con Thiên Chúa, sống nhân hậu, bao dung như Cha trên trời là Đấng hoàn thiện. Sống Lời Chúa: Bạn đọc Kinh Lạy Cha thật sốt sắng, và cầu nguyện cho một người mà bạn không thích. Cầu nguyện: Lạy Chúa là Cha chúng con, Chúa yêu thương chúng con ngay khi chúng con còn là tội nhân. Xin Chúa dạy chúng con biết yêu thương anh chị em con, như Chúa mến thương họ. THÔNG BÁO Văn phòng Giáo xứ và Trường Học sẽ đóng cửa ngày Thứ Hai, 20 Tháng 2 kỷ niệm ngày Lễ Tổng Thống Đầu Tiên của Hoa Kỳ. Chúng tôi sẽ mở cửa lại vảo Thứ Ba như thường lệ. HÀNH TRÌNH THIÊNG LIÊNG MÙA CHAY THEO THÁNH MARCO VÀ SỨ ĐIỆP ĐỨC MẸ FATIMA Trong tâm tình sám hối và canh tân đời sống tâm linh của Mùa Chay Thánh 2017, giáo xứ St. Barbara và chương trình Thánh Kinh Muối Đất SALT- của phong trào Cursillo, kính mời quý ông bà anh chị em cùng đồng hành thiêng liêng qua việc học hỏi và suy niệm Phúc Âm Thánh Marco, kết hợp với sứ điệp của Đức Mẹ Fatima nhân dịp kỷ niệm 100 năm hiện ra. -Địa điểm: nhà thờ St. Barbara. -Thời gian: từ 7pm-9pm, trong 9 tối Thứ Hai. Bắt đầungày 13/2/2017 và kết thúc ngày 10/4/ Điều kiện: có cuốn sách Tân Ước. 1-Những ai muốn có chứng chỉ do địa phận cấp, đóng 40$. Ưu tiên cho các học viên Muối Đất năm 2016 và các năm trước. Xin ghi danh: -Anh Ánh: Anh Chị Thúy Cường: Những ai không cần chứng chỉ, xin liên lạc và ghi danh: -Văn phòng St. Barbara: Anh Khánh: Chúng tôi cần biết số học viên để phát tài liệu trong mỗi lớp học. Trân trọng kính mời, Lm Joseph Nguyễn Thái. THÔNG BÁO Hội Legio Mariae, Curia Nữ Vương Hòa Bình, Cộng Đoàn Thánh Giuse, kính mời Quý Cha, Thầy Sáu, Quý Sơ, Ông Chủ Tịch Ban Chấp Hành, Quý Ông Bà Hội Trưởng cùng toàn thể Hội viên Legio đến tham dự Thánh Lễ Kính Quan Thầy của Hội vào ngày Chúa Nhật, 5 tháng 3 năm 2017 lúc 6giờ30 sáng tại nhà thờ St. Barbara. Sau Thánh Lễ, kính mời Quý vị xuống Hội Trường Giáo xứ để dự tiêc chung vui cùng chúng tôi. Điện thoại liên lạc: (714) ; (714) ; (714) ; (714) ; (714)

6 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura -- No te vengues ni guardes rencor, ama a tu prójimo como a ti mismo (Levítico 19:1-2, 17-18). Salmo -- El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso (Salmo 103 [102]). Segunda lectura -- Tú eres templo de Dios y eres santo (1 Corintios 3:16-23). Evangelio -- No ofrezcas resistencia; ama a tus enemigos (Mateo 5:38-48). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Sir 1:1-10; Sal 93 (92):1-2, 5; Mc 9:14-29 Martes: Sir 2:1-11; Sal 37 (36):3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mc 9:30-37 Miércoles: 1 Pe 5:1-4; Sal 23 (22):1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Jueves: Sir 5:1-8; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Mc 9:41-50 Viernes: Sir 6:5-17; Sal 119 (118):12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mc 10:1-12 Sábado: Sir 17:1-15; Sal 103 (102):13-18; Mc 10:13-16 Domingo: Is 49:14-15; Sal 62 (61):2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Día de los Presidentes Martes: San Pedro Damián Miércoles: La Cátedra de San Pedro; Nacimiento de Washington Jueves: San Policarpo Feb 19, Page 6 Comunidad Hispana SABIDURÍA DIVINA El mensaje del Señor, por medio de Moisés, fue "no te vengarás ni guardaras rencor..., ama a tu prójimo como a ti mismo" (Levítico 19:18). Podríamos pensar, "Excelente enseñanza pero no es muy realista". Y en el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús se adelanta. Si te golpean, pon la otra mejilla? Tratar a los enemigos como si fueran amigos? Y así otra vez, estamos tentados a pensar que son bonitos ideales, perno no muy prácticos en el "mundo real". Pablo hace eco a las palabras de Jesús cuando les dice a los corintios que lo que parece ser sabiduría de los hombres es absurdo para Dios. La sabiduría divina brilla sobre los buenos y los malos, llueve sobre los honestos y deshonestos, sin distinción. Debemos examinar nuestra sabiduría y sentido común para ver cómo estos se comparan con la sabiduría de Dios, y hacer los ajustes correspondientes. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Aún lo recuerdo, estaba viajando en el metro de la ciudad de Roma cuando subieron dos mujeres con niños. Vestían como si fueran a una fiesta de disfraces. Noté que todas las personas las evitaban. Eran gitanas, esas a las que mi mamá y mis tías me iban a dar si no me portaba bien. Los gitanos no tienen una buena reputación entre las naciones. Tienen la misma reputación de los pastores de Palestina que vivieron en tiempos de Jesús. Se piensa que son ladrones e inmorales, gente a la que hay que tenerle miedo. Sin embargo, decimos que Jesús es nuestro Buen Pastor. En Jesús, todas las personas que jamás creeríamos capaces de alcanzar la santidad, lo logran. Tal es el caso del Pelé o Zeferino Jiménez, un gitano que en 1936 fue fusilado por militares españoles. El motivo de su muerte fue la enseñanza y difusión de la fe en Cristo. Su muerte fue la cumbre de una vida de fe como franciscano seglar. El ejemplo de vida que este gitano nos dio, logró hacer que los españoles lo respetaran y olvidaran sus prejuicios en contra de su gente. Además de eso, evangelizó a sus hermanos gitanos. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM

7 Feb 19, Page 7 FAITH FORMATION NEWS RCIA CORNER HELPING THE HOMELESS We are looking for more volunteers as individuals or as a group to help join us in the effort of providing breakfast for 150 homeless people at the Courtyard the second Sunday of each month at 7:00am starting this March. For more info, Sr. Grace at or 714sbff@gmail.com. No Classes: Confirmation: Feb. 20 to Feb. 26, 2017 English Sacramental: Feb. 25 Communion Year 2 Important Parent Meeting Sat., March 4th from 9:15-10:30am in the Hall Sunday, March 5 the first Sunday of Lent, the Catechumens are sent by the parish to the Rite of Election. This step is called election because the acceptance made by the Church is founded on the election by God, in whose name the Church acts. (RCIA 119). Election begins with God and is witnessed by the Church. To be elected means to be chosen by God to be the way God wants to act in the world. This rite is the turning point for those who are seeking to be baptized. The period of Lent is the final preparation for the great Easter celebration. All the baptized are God s chosen people. What were you chosen to do? Please continue to pray for our catechumens and candidates. More on the symbols and actions for the rite in the next corner. St. Barbara Youth Ministry FEBRUARY Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Upcoming Special Events: Orange Catholic Youth Conference (OCYC) Girl 5 yr. old Teen Leadership Training (TAG): 19th (12pm- 2pm) Bible Study: 22nd (7:30pm-9:30pm) Group Study: Every Mon to Wed (4pm - 6pm) *All events are in the Youth Room* For more Informa on please contact us via: sbym.jp@gmail.com _ Instagram ID: sbym.jp _ Facebook:

8 Feb 19, Page 8 ST. BARBARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Open Arms. Open Minds. Open Hearts. Now Accepting Applications for School Year Welcoming New Students for TK 8th Grades TK students must be 4 years old by Sept. 1st OPEN MINDS - 5th Grade Catapulting to Success To learn about force, accuracy, precision and angles, the 5th Graders at St. Barbara Catholic School designed and built their own catapults in science class. Using plastic spoons and craft sticks, the students tested their designs, then making adjustments, tried to get their catapults to send objects the farthest. Developing engineering skills to actually build the popsicle stick catapults, science skills to test how best to get the ball the farthest, and math skills to determine the best trajectories, the catapult projects are just another example of STEM at work in science class. A Great Catholic Education is Awaiting Your Child at St. Barbara Parish School! Go to Prospective Parents section or call for more information about St. Barbara Parish School and how to apply!

9 ANSWER KEYS: TOP LEFT: BE PERFECT, THEREFORE, AS YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER IS PERFECT. TOP RIGHT: IF ANYONE SLAPS YOU ON THE RIGHT CHEEK, TURN TO THEM THE OTHER CHEEK ALSO. AND IF ANYONE WANTS TO SUEYOU AND TAKE YOUR SHIRT, HAND OVER COAT AS WELL. IF ANYONE FORCES YOU TO GO ONE MILE, GO WITH THEM TWO MILES. BOTTOM LEFT: DO NOT TURN AWAY FROM THE ONE WHO WANTS TO BORROW FROM YOU. BOTTOM RIGHT: PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PERSECUTE YOU, THAT YOU MAY BE CHILDREN OF YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN Feb 19, Page 9

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12 Pastor Feb 19, Page 12 Rev. Joseph Tuan Ngoc Pham Parochial Vicars Rev. Joseph Thai Nguyen Rev. Anthony Hien Vu Rev. Ramon Cisneros Deacon Dcn. Joseph Anh Nguyen Dcn. Carlos Navarro Parish Office Theresa Thanh Ta, Eng/Viet ext. 221 Faith Formation Sr. Grace Duc Le, DFF & Confirmation ext. 238 Sr. Stella Le, CRE Vietnamese ext. 239 Sunday Sr. Lieu Nguyen,CRE & Confirmation Program Alejandra Estrada, CRE Spanish ext. 242 Hang Nguyen, Secretary ext. 236 Kris Nghiem Tran, Youth Minister Adult Education (R.C.I.A.) Jeanna Norlin English Dcn. Joseph Anh Nguyen Viet Elizabeth Hernandez Spanish Homebound Eucharistic Ministers Flora Schoonover English Mon, Wed, Thu Lupita Calvillo Spanish Tue, Fri Lien Do Viet St. Barbara School Melissa Baroldi, Principal Saturday Jody Rogers, Finances Parish Finance Office Kim Bui Bulletin Editor & Facility Coordinator Anna Nguyen (anguyen@stbarbara.com) Liturgical Celebrations Weekend Eucharist Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM Vietnamese 5:30 PM English 7:00 PM Vietnamese Neocatechumenal Way 7:00 PM English (in the Hall) 8:30 PM Spanish (in the Church) 8:45 PM Spanish (in the Hall) 6:30 AM Vietnamese 8:00 AM Vietnamese 9:30 AM English 11:00 AM Vietnamese 12:45 PM Spanish 4:00 PM Vietnamese 5:30 PM English 7:00 PM Spanish Weekday Eucharist 6:30 AM Vietnamese 8:15 AM English 8:15 AM English 5:30 PM Vietnamese 7:00 PM Spanish 8:00 AM English Baptism Celebrated monthly on Sundays at 2:30PM. 1 st Sunday Vietnamese 2 nd Sunday English 3 rd Sunday Spanish We strongly urge parent/s to contact the rectory for information during pregnancy or before planning the Baptism. An infant s Baptism requires a commitment of accepting certain religious and spiritual responsibilities for the child by both parents and godparents. The role of the parish staff is to help assist you in making these commitments. Perpetual Adoration 7 th day of each month From 9AM 7AM Marriage Registered parishioners should contact the rectory for an appointment with one of the priests at least six (6) months prior to marriage. Funeral At the death of a loved one kindly notify the rectory at your earliest convenience so the dates and times for the Funeral Liturgy may be arranged. Reconciliation Mon: 8:45 AM 9:15AM Eng Tue: 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Eng, Spn, Viet Fri: 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Eng, Spn, Viet Anointing of the Sick (657) PRESIDER SCHEDULE HORARIO QUE PRESIDE LÒCH DAÂNG LEÃ Saturday, Feb 25, :00 AM - Fr. Thai Nguyen 4:00 PM - Fr. Anthony Hien Vu 5:30 PM - Fr. Anthony Hien Vu 7:00 PM - Fr. Tuan Pham Sunday, Feb 26, :30 AM - Fr. Tuan Pham 8:00 AM - Fr. Tuan Pham 9:30 AM - Fr. Anthony Hien Vu 11:00 AM - Fr. Thai Nguyen 12:45 PM - Fr. Ramon Cisneros 4:00 PM - Fr. Thai Nguyen 5:30 PM - Fr. Anthony Hien Vu 7:00 PM - Fr. Ramon Cisneros Parish Office Hours : Mon-Fri : 8:30AM - 7:30PM, Sat & Sun : Closed 730 S. Euclid St. Santa Ana, CA Tel: Fax: Website : info@st-barbarachurch.org Viet Ads Rep : Thelu Bui

13 Feb 19, Page 13 CHURCH NAME AND AĐRESS St. Barbara Church # S. Euclid Street Santa Ana, CA TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Anna Nguyen anguyen@stbarbara.com SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Monday 7:00 PM SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION February 19, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS