St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Our Mission Statement: 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 personas están llenas de Esperanza. 4268 Lime St. Riverside, CA 92501 Phone: (951) 686.4004 Fax: (951) 686.3948 Español: (951) 683.6204 After Office Hours: (951) 276.0290 www.stfrancisdesales-riverside.com Diocese of San Bernardino, CA www.sbdiocese.org Served by the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) Parish Administrator: Fr. Reno Aiardi Parochial Vicar: Fr. Louis Abdoo MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday Masses: 5:00pm (Saturday Evening Vigil) 7:00am 9:00am 11:30am 5:00pm (Misa en Español) Weekday Masses: Monday - Friday 6:30am Tuesday & Friday 5:15pm Saturday 8:00am First Friday: 7:00pm (Misa en Español Holy Days: 5:15pm (Vigil); 6:30am, 8:00am, 12:15pm, 5:15pm Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Bulletin Deadline: Monday 12:00pm Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 19, 2012 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC SCHOOL 4205 Mulberry St Riverside, CA 92501 Telephone: 951.683.5083 Day Care: 951.683.5006 Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:15pm Principal: Ms. Kathy Kothlow Sacraments Confessions: Tuesday & Friday: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Saturday: 3:45pm - 4:45pm Sunday: Before 5:00pm Mass (in Spanish only) Baptisms: Every last Saturday each month: 10:00am Pre-Baptism Class: Every last Friday each month: 6:30pm Marriages: By appointment only; at least SIX MONTHS advanced notice; must consult a Priest before setting a date. Ministry to the Homebound & Sick: Please call the parish office if someone needs a visitation or the Sacraments. Welcome New Parishioners: Please register by picking up a form from our Parish Office.
It s time to say, THANK YOU & RE-LENT. As I prepared for surgery recently, I was surprised at the great shift in my feelings from day to day. In gratefulness, I was amazed by everyone at the Parish Office, Missions Office, Parish, School, Consolata, Medical Team, Diocese and many friends by the outpouring of love, prayers, best wishes, tokens of special care, support and friendship. In those difficult hours before, during and after surgery, you were very present, very considerate, very comforting and very loving. God bless you and I thank you very much. In prayer, I experienced the spectrum of emotions from complete trust in God s gentle presence and healing power and our Lady of Consolata s tender motherly intercession, to the apprehension that choosing surgery might not be the right decision. Like each one of you, I believe that God is our light and salvation; that trusting in God s mercy and healing power would carry us through life s difficult and tormented moments. But, sometimes, our natural fears will not go away. So we pray for courage to believe in God s always loving and healing presence and ask for help to give our fears over to God s understanding and infinite compassion. Each time I woke up during those nights, I asked for the strength to believe in God s concern for me and thank Him for all of your beautiful thoughtfulness and gentle prayers. People who underwent a hip replacement kept saying to me that it s a piece of cake (I said to myself it better be a rum cake!). The doctor simply dismissed my hesitation and said, Don t be afraid. A little girl on the Sunday before the surgery after Mass came up to me and asked, Fr. Reno, are you scared about your surgery? I answered her, Just a little afraid. With a beautiful smile she answered, Fr. Reno, don t worry about it. I will pray for the doctor. The operation went well, according to Dr. Paul Burton who did the surgery. But are all my fears now gone? Not yet. We will always have to face our natural fears. But deep down, we truly know that God is our light and our salvation and that God understands our fears and does not love us less because complete trust does not always come easily. This year I truly received a surprised call to start Lent a little earlier. Liturgically, Lent will start on February 22, 2012. I started it on February 1, 2012. For every follower of Christ, Lent is a special time when one who has been wounded seeks healing, one who has stopped the Walk of Faith is invited to start all over again with renewed zeal and enthusiasm and one who has lost something precious is invited to look for it or to replace it with something greater as soon as possible. The Church invites us to reach these goals by becoming more committed and faithful to our prayer life, to be able to forgive and to receive forgiveness and finally to answer openly and generously to the cry of the poor. Just as Jesus' eyes roamed down the hillside of Jerusalem on his journey to Calvary and embraced every person in need of Redemption, we also are cordially invited to allow our eyes to gaze and rest peacefully, mercifully and gracefully on every person on the way and grace him or her with the gift of Light and Salvation. Yours in Christ,
Parish & Community Activities Page 3 February 19, 2012 TERRY ZBESHESKI SFDS ORGAN FUND BAKE SALE Next Sunday, February 19th, the St. Francis de Sales English Choir will be having a Bake Sale inside the parish hall after the morning Masses. All proceeds from the Bake Sale will go toward the new organ! Why not treat yourself to some homemade sweet treats - just in time before Lent! St. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL NEWS. St. Francis de Sales School is now registering for the 2012-2013 school year. We offer classes from Preschool (4 years old) through Eighth Grade. Extended Care is available before school for grades K-8 and after school until 6:00pm for Preschool through 8th Grade. Payment of a registration fee will guarantee your child s spot for the Fall. Class sizes are limited, so don t delay! For more information or to schedule a tour, please call the main office at (951) 683-5083 or the preschool at (951) 683-5143. Shhh A Silent Retreat The Ladies 59th Annual El Carmelo Carmelite Silent Retreat will be held from March 9-11. This retreat is designed as a reflective time of prayer during Lent. You will be served meals prepared by the nuns. The friars will offer spiritual food for the soul! Brochures with reservation forms are located in the Adoration Chapel. Contact Fay Fletcher (951) 682-9076 for more information. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Knights of Columbus will be recruiting new and former members to add to its ranks here after Masses next weekend, February 18-19. To be considered for membership, men must be at least 18 years of age and practicing Catholics in communion with the Holy See. For information, contact Council 1638 Membership Director Art Messina, (951) 682-9423. DIOCESE OF SAN BERNARDINO OFFICE OF SOCIAL CONCERNS & OFFICE OF PRO-LIFE MINISTRIES Signatures for Initiatives Bishop Barnes, in conjunction with all the Bishops of California, has taken the extraordinary step of asking the parishes of the Diocese of San Bernardino to participate in signature gathering for two ballot initiatives that promote the life and dignity of every human person. Bishop Barnes has requested signature gathering done in all parishes on the following weekends: February 18/19 and February 25/26. There is information about these initiatives and the Church s teaching available at the signature gathering tables. Participating in political life is a moral obligation. Please participate in this effort. For more information, contact the Office of Social Concern & Pro-Life Catholic Ministries @ 909-475-5465. ******************** Las Firmas para las Iniciativas El obispo Barnes, junto con todos los obispos de California, ha tomado la medida extraordinaria de pedir a las parroquias de la Diócesis de San Bernardino participar en la recolección de firmas para dos iniciativas electorales que promueven la vida y la dignidad de toda persona humana. El obispo Barnes ha pedido la recolección de firmas en todas las parroquias los fines de semana siguientes: 18/19 febrero y 25/26 de febrero. Encontraran información acerca de estas iniciativas y la enseñanza en las mesas de recolección de firmas de la Iglesia. Participar in la vida política es una obligación moral. Por favor participe en este esfuerzo. Para mas información póngase en contacto con las Oficinas de Pastoral Social y de la Ministerios Católicos Pro Vida al 909-475-5465.
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Page 4 February 19, 2012 2012 SFDS Parish Festival Queen or King 2012 SFDS Fiesta Parroquial Reina o Rey Would you like to help your Parish in this year s Festival by being a candidate for our 2012 Parish Festival Queen or King? Ages 13-21 years old! How do I win?: Selling Raffle tickets and fundraising. The person who makes the most money wins!!! What do I win?: Each candidate will receive 10% of the monies they make, A Crown; A Bouquet of Roses; A Trophy and a Gift Card. WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY? YOU MAY BE OUR NEXT 2012 PARISH FESTIVAL QUEEN OR KING! If interested, please contact either Fr. Louis @ (951) 686-4004 or Mrs. Gloria Ruiz @ (951) 359-4719 - Parish Festival Queen/King Committee Chairperson. Te gustaría ayudar a tu Parroquia siendo una candidata o candidato para nuestra Fiesta Parroquial 2012 como Reina o Rey? Edad 13-21 años! Como se gana?: Vendiendo boletos de la rifa y haciendo ventas de diferentes maneras. La persona que deposite más dinero será la ganadora. Que se gana?: Cada candidata o candidato gana el 10% del dinero que colecten con las ventas, más: Una Corona, Un Ramo de Rosas, Un Tropeo y Un Certificado. PORQUE NO TE DAS ESTA OPORTUNIDAD? TU PUEDES SER NUESTRO REINA O REY DE LA FIESTA PARROQUIAL 2012! Interesados pueden llamar al Padre Louis @ (951) 686-4004, o a la Sra. Gloria Ruiz @ (951) 359-4719 - Coordinadora de los Candidatos de la Fiesta Parroquial. INCOME TAX STATEMENTS The Parish Office will be providing a copy of your 2011 donations statement through the month of February upon your request. Please contact the parish office for your 2011 donation statement. SOLDIER S CORNER Please pray for the following active duty military members of our Parish Family: William Corr, Col., U.S. Army - Pentagon, Afghanistan 2012 Alex Chesney, 2nd Lt., U.S. Air Force - San Diego, Sheppard AFB 2012 Marcelino Marquez, Gun. Sgt., U.S. Marines - New Orleans, 2012 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012 $7,051.86 Number of Active Registered Families:......992 Number of Families Receiving Envelopes:..569 Number of Envelopes Received:...144 Thank you for your generosity. May God bless you! Gracias por su generosidad. Dios los bendiga! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51; 2 Cor 5:20 -- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15
Calendar of Events and Mass Schedules Page 5 February 19, 2012 Weekly Events Mass Intentions Sunday, February 19 Altar Society Coffee & Doughnuts and SFDS English Choir Bake Sale - Hall No English CCD Classes - President s Day Holiday Monday, February 20 Parish Office Closed: President s Day Holiday SFDS School Closed - President s Day No Spanish Confirmation Class - President s Day Tuesday, February 21 OLPH Novena: 5:00pm - Church Spanish Choir Rehearsal: 6:00pm - MR Women of Faith Bible Study: 6:30pm - Library Grupo de Oración: 7:00pm - Hall Wednesday, February 22 * Ash Wednesday * English Choir Rehearsal: 6:30pm - MR Thursday, February 23 RCIA Class: 7:00pm - Library Friday, February 24 Spanish Baptism Class: 6:30pm - MPR Liturgical Dance Practice: 6:30pm - Rm 4 Grupo de Jóvenes: 7:00pm - Picnic Benches Stations of the Cross: 7:00pm - Church Saturday, February 25 Spanish Baptisms: 10:00am - Church Spanish CCD Classes: 10:30am - 12:30pm *CCD Kitchen: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sunday, February 26 Serra Club Coffee & Doughnuts - Hall Youth Mass: 9:00am LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOR To love the world is no big chore. It's that miserable person next door who is the problem. --Anonymous Saturday - February 18 5:00pm George Murray Sunday - February 19 7:00am For All Souls 9:00am Richard Morrison 11:30am Barney Alexander and For the Parishioners of SFDS 5:00pm Ivan Murga - Happy Birthday! Monday - February 20 6:30am Eva Brunner Tuesday - February 21 6:30am Angela Anatuanya - Happy Birthday! 5:15pm Dolores Avila (SI) Wednesday - February 22 6:30am Rick Avellino (SI) 8:00am For Your Intentions 12:15pm Dolores Avila (SI) 5:15pm Alice Higgins (SI) 7:00pm Hector Nevarez & Family (SI) Thursday - February 23 6:30am Mary G. Chavarrias ASH WEDNESDAY Friday - February 24 6:30am Sarah Lopez - Happy Birthday! 5:15pm Donna & Beth Baylor (SI) *7:00pm Stations of the Cross* Saturday - February 25 8:00am George & Joan McDonald 5:00pm Diane Cantwell (Sunday Vigil Mass) Sunday - February 26 7:00am Donald Michael Dolinger For the Parishioners of SFDS 9:00am Bertin Ventura ** Youth Mass Liturgy ** 11:30am Aurora & Linda Avila 5:00pm Thank You SFDS Spanish Community
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Page 6 February 19, 2012 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today, in the streets of Rio and New Orleans and in the canals of Venice, Carnival reaches its height. We stand on the brink of Lenten discipline and order, of sacrifice and prayer and like a diver for pearls, we take a deep breath of life's abundance before immersing ourselves. Literally "Good-bye to the Flesh," these once were days for clearing out the barnyard and having one last good roast before turning to fish, to eggs and cheese and porridges. In some places, masks and disguises are worn as a reminder that all falsehood must be stripped away in Lent and our true identity as the baptized must prosper. In others, the green, purple, and gold beads tossed in playful salute have their origins not only in the gifts of the magi, but also entwine the liturgical colors of Ordinary Time, Lent, and Easter. The message, sadly missed by many, is: embrace the Lenten journey and find your life transformed. Dedicate the next few days to savoring life's wonders, to the abundance of tables laden with great food and surrounded by the laughter of dear friends. Then, as you step forward to receive ashes on your brow, you will have already acquired a yearning for the renewing splash of Easter's waters. --James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Cathechism Quiz for the Month of February Welcome back to our monthly quiz! If you know the answer to this question (no cheating on the Internet, Facebook or Twitter - you ll have to go to confession during Lent if you do!), the first person to call the parish office with the correct answer on Tuesday, February 21st after 9:00am, will win a $25 gift card to Kohls! Put on your thinking caps - this one s a tough question! Here we go... The Catholic Church Liturgically celebrates Lent starting with what day and ending on what day? The answer will be published in next week s bulletin (along with the source). Have fun searching for this one! TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; see, I am doing something new! (Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b- 25) Psalm -- Lord, heal my soul, for I have sinned against you (Psalm 41). Second Reading -- God has given the Spirit in our hearts as a first installment (2 Corinthians 1:18-22). Gospel -- They were all astounded and glorified God, saying, "We have never seen anything like this" (Mark 2:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. LIFELINES Pregnant? Scared? You have Options: 1-800-395-HELP/ OptionLine.org Hurt by Abortion? You are not alone. For Hope & Healing contact: English: (800)794-7863; Spanish: (909)238-4037 RachelsVineyard.org Natural Family Planning: (909)475-5351 Adoption: Holy Family Services (800)464-2367 ALTAR SOCIETY SCHEDULE Dora Gonzales, Rita De La Cruz, Hermila Amezcua & Irma Bazan will have Altar Duty on Saturday, February 25, at 8:30am.
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Ministries/Ministerios LITURGY Altar Servers: Mary Gonzalez...685.7339 Eucharistic Ministers: T. Waldschmitt... 505.9814 Lectors Coordinator: Lorraine Mooney.682.1659 Music (Coro Español): Josefina Oliva... 892.8075 Organist: Prince Ward.......235.5220 Ushers: Ray Serna...........684.1607 FAITH MINISTRIES RCIA (Adults): Chris Gallardo...626.221.9469 CCD Business Office: Monica Sandoval...786.7665 CCD-D.R.E. (English): Toni Bastian.. 992.8815 CCD-D.R.E. (Spanish): Consuelo Grajeda.....924.8614 PARISH MINISTRIES Altar Society: Donna Pitell...688.0985 Bereavement Ministry: Ruth Rubio....683.1025 Grupo de Jóvenes: Benito Torres...909.544.2757 Grupo de Oracíon: Martin & Gloria Ruiz.........359.4719 Parish Council: Debbie Cardenas...288.3256 St. Ann s Sewdality: Angie Nudge...684.0570 Spanish Ministry: Alba Dominguez...318.7511 Wedding Coordinator: Monica Archuletta..........318.0234 Women s Ministry: R. Pucciarelli-Davis...779.6958 THE CONSOLATA HOUSE FOR THE NEEDY The Consolata House for the Needy is open on Wednesdays (5:00pm - 7:00pm) and Saturdays (10:00am - 1:00pm) to receive donations and for those who need help. All kinds and sizes of clothing, shoes and household donations are needed. Please do not bring any dirty or broken items. So, if you have a closet that needs cleaning out, please bring CLEAN used clothing on Wednesdays and Saturdays! 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. CATHOLIC MINISTRIES Catholic Charities:.....689.1803 Perpetual Adoration Society: Fay Fletcher......682.9076 Knights of Columbus: John McAvoy.......686.0273 Legion of Mary: Tim Harrod....681.5605 Liturgical Dance: Amanda Cardenas....333.3476 Marriage Encounter: Robert & Denise Borruel........653.7905 Pastoral Care: John Ubelhor......901.9238 Right to Life: Pregnancy Hotline.....784.2725 Serra Club: Charline Gajdos........683.1672 St. Vincent de Paul:....684.7386 DEVOTIONS Mother of Perpetual Help Novena: Every Tuesday at 5:00pm. Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 24 hours/ 7 days in the St. Bernard Chapel First Friday Mass: 7:00pm (Español)