P S O P Rev. Marco A. Or z, Pastor Rev. Frank Cubas, Associate Pastor Rev. John Fahey, Re red S H M Saturday Vigils 5pm & 7pm Spanish 6:30am, 8am, 10am, 12pm Family Mass, 5pm Youth Mass & 7pm Spanish W H M Monday-Friday 6:30am Monday-Saturday 8am C Saturdays 3pm, or by appointment A B S Every Friday Family Holy Hour 7-8pm C H Every day 6am 8pm (closed on certain holidays) A S Parish Office (805) 487-3891 Emergency only (805) 890-5400 P O H Monica Gu errez, Admin. Secretary Monday thru Friday 8am 9pm Saturday 8am 4pm Sunday 8am 2pm Office of Catechism Le y (805) 487-6742 Youth Ministry/Confirma on Pete Rydberg (805) 487-1988 RCIA Program Jerome Be encourt (805) 302-1663 Santa Clara Elementary School Mrs. Do y Massa, Principal 324 S. E Street, Oxnard CA 93030 (805) 483-6935 SANTA CLARA LENT/CUARESMA 2015 (805) 487-3891 Fax (805) 487-4733 www.santaclaraparish.org PROPHETIC ANNOINTING he solemnity of today s readings invites us into silent contemplation T of the mystery of our redemption. There are so many levels on which to understand the events of the Passion. The woman who anoints Jesus acts prophetically in a way that the other disciples do not yet grasp. Anointing is for priests, prophets, and kings, and also for the preparation of the dead. It is for healing and for holiness. Her action acknowledges the imminent events of the passion and death of the Lord, and points toward his resurrection and triumph over evil and death. He is priest and victim, prophet and God, King and Lord. All these things are acknowledged in her prophetic anointing. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION s today Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday? Though now known I officially as Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, confusion is understandable, since before the 1969 reform of the calendar two separate Sundays bore these titles. Passion Sunday was a week before Palm Sunday. To add to the confusion, the Gospel accounts of the Passion of the Lord were not read on Passion Sunday, but on Palm Sunday! On Passion Sunday, the cross and statues were veiled in full purple drapes. The organ had fallen silent at the beginning of Lent, and now the sanctuary bells were replaced by wooden clappers. The introit (opening chant) for the old Mass of Passion Sunday hints at a reason for reform: Do me justice, O God, and fight my fight against a faithless people (Psalm 42). This liturgy was laden with references to the infidelity of the Jews, a theme that gave rise to inflammatory preaching and, in some places, attacks against the persons and property of the Jewish people. This does not stand as a treasure of any sort in our tradition. Our authentic tradition, rather, is the ability to reflect and repent and to seek reconciliation with the Jews, our brothers and sisters in the love and service of God. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. A Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Sunday, March 29, 2015 FLOWERS FOR ALTAR OF REPOSE s is the tradition at Santa Clara, we need your beautiful garden flowers or Easter Lily plants on Holy Thursday for our Church
Sanctuary and the Altar of Repose, which will be located in the School Auditorium. Please leave your fresh-cut flowers in the large buckets near Our Lady s Grotto, located between the church and the rectory on either Wednesday, April 1, or Holy Thursday Morning, April 2. What a beautiful way to praise Christ s glory with your own flowers! GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER WALK, 4/3 All are welcome to participate in the Good Friday Prayer Walk in reparation for the sin of abortion. We will meet at Sacred Heart 10800 Henderson Rd. at 8:30 AM in the parking lot. The walk is five miles to Planned Parenthood at 5400 Ralston (by Saratoga & Ralston). We pray as we walk. We will arrive at Planned Parenthood about 12:00 noon. For those who are not able to complete the walk there will be a shuttle following along. If you would like to be part of these shuttles please contact Robert and Mary Bagdazian 525-9203 prior to the walk. For those who wish to leave their cars near Planned Parenthood for easy access at the end of the walk, you may meet at 8:00 AM at the church across from Planned Parenthood. A shuttle will provide transportation to Sacred Heart in time for the start of the walk. Please no graphic signs as children will be present. Any questions please call Robert and Mary Bagdazian 525-9203. MASS HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES Parishioners are now able to purchase hearing assistance devices that are compatible to the Church sound system. The amplification device and earpiece cost $125.00. At this time, the Parish is offering a $50.00 credit toward the hearing device to parishioners who are registered and active. If you are having difficulty hearing the mass and would like to order a hearing device please contact Christie Montoya, Santa Clara Church Business Manager, at 487-3891. GPHOMESTAY NEEDS HOST FAMILIES Gphomestay is currently looking for warm and welcoming host families in the Ventura County area for the 2015-2016 school year for international students attending La Reina, Santa Clara and Saint Bonaventure high schools. Gphomestay provides all of our host families with ongoing guidance, cultural resources, local support and a generous monthly stipend 2 to ensure a successful hosting experience. For further information or to sign up today, please visit our website at www.gphomestay.com! Not interested but know someone else who might be? Refer them to us and, if approved, we will send you or your parish a $300 referral bonus! There is no limit to how many families you can refer. We work with over 200 school across the country, so feel free to refer families anywhere in the U.S. When you join the gphomestay family, you open your home to a new family member and a new culture. Other benefits of hosting include guiding a young student who is new to the United States as well as representing and introducing an international student to American ideals and philosophy. This is your chance to embrace a new culture without leaving home! Call 781-996-0429 or email info@gphomestay.com to learn more. DIVINE MERCY NOVENA In preparation for the Feast of Divine Mercy, the Divine Mercy Novena will be prayed inside the Church starting Monday, April 6 through Saturday, April 11, at 3pm. The Novena will be prayed in Spanish immediately after the 3pm English Novena. Please join us in this beautiful devotion. Honoring our Lord Jesus Christ. On Divine Mercy Sunday (April 12), the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed after every mass, including the Saturday Vigil Masses at 5pm and 7pm. TODAY S READINGS Gospel at the Procession with Palms Jesus entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16). First Reading In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). Psalm My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? (Psalm 22). Second Reading Christ emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). Gospel The account of Christ s passion according to Mark (Mark 14:1 15:47 [15:1-39]). 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25
Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:2326; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 56, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 1213, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 1718; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:12, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 2223; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35 SANTA CLARA CHURCH PENANCE SERVICE Tuesday, March 31 @7pm S anta Clara will be hosting its second Lenten Penance Service. There will be over 10 priests (English and Spanish speaking) at this service. This is the last opportunity to be confessed before Easter, so please bring your families and friends to partake in the sacrament of reconciliation. O DEACONS SERVING OUR PARISH ur community of Santa Clara is very blessed by the support of our deacons and their spouses: Dn. Jerome Bettencourt (Kara) Dn. Johnny Castorena, retired (Eva) Dn. Vince Kelch (Anne) Dn. Leo Lacbain (Fe) Dn. Larry Lopez (Lupe) Dn. Michael Holguin (Donna) Dn. Vince Crawford (Marilou) Dn. Fidel Ramirez (Marilou) Dn. Dano Ramos (Maria) Dn. Milt Rosenberg (Jeannie) Dn. Ray Vazquez (Mona) 3
WEEKDAY 8AM MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES 8AM MISA ENTRE SEMANA MONDAY, MARCH 30 Juanita Samaniego-Deceased/Birthday Peter Lopez-Birthday SUNDAY, MARCH 29 MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES DE MISA DOMINICAL TUESDAY, MARCH 31 Winifreda Turrillo-Deceased Alexander Mamon-Deceased Mary Mandershied-Deceased Benjamin Samaniego-Deceased/Birthday Chito Atangan-Birthday 10AM SUNDAY MASS Dominiador Marcelino-Deceased YLI Attendance-Special Intention Dra. Asuntion Ocampo-Deceased Emilio Ocampo-Deceased Pedro Ocampo-Deceased Mildred Shaffer-Deceased WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 Michael Taylor-Deceased Angel A. Dias-Deceased Jerri Rubiales-Deceased Albert Pascua-Deceased Proceso & Rosario Roa-Deceased 12 PM SUNDAY MASS Ramon & Salome Ramos-Deceased Angelito Sepulvida-Deceased 8AM SUNDAY MASS Mar A. Ramos-Health & Wellbeing Marlon Morales-Special Intention John & Diane Shim -Special Intention SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Warren Oscar Trinidad-Deceased SANTA CLARA CHURCH HIRING 4 Looking for Front Office Staff Job is part-time; up to 25 hours per week. Any inquiries please contact: christie@santaclaraparish.org Office Phone 805-487-3891, ext. 114
IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SANTA CLARA Domingo de Ramos de la 'Pasión del Señor' Marzo 29, 2015 UNCIÓN PROFÉTICA to, la parroquia está ofreciendo un crédito de $50 hacia el dispositivo a los feligreses que estén registrados y activos. Si usted está tiene dificultad escuchando la misa y quisiera comprar un audífono por favor póngase en contacto con Christie Montoya en 487-3891. La solemnidad de las lecturas de hoy nos invita a una contemplación silenciosa del misterio de nuestra redención. Hay tantas maneras de comprender los sucesos de la Pasión. La mujer que unge a Jesús se comporta proféticamente y de un modo que los otros discípulos aún no comprenden. La unción es para los sacerdotes, los profetas y los reyes, y también para la preparación de los muertos. Es para la sanación y la santidad. Su acción reconoce los sucesos de la pasión y la muerte del Señor que se avecinan, y señala hacia la resurrección y el triunfo sobre el mal y la muerte. Jesús es sacerdote y víctima, profeta y Dios, Rey y Señor. Todas estas cosas se hacen explícitas en su unción profética. Copyright J. S. NOVENA DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA En preparación para la celebración de la Divina Misericordia, empezando el lunes 6 de Abril, a Sábado 11 de Abril a las 3 pm, la Novena de la Divina Misericordia se rezará adentro de la Iglesia. La novena se rezará primero en ingles, y luego en español a las 3:30pm. Por favor, únase con nosotros en esta hermosa devoción a la Divina Misericordia. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Evangelio para la procesión de las palmas Bendito el que viene en nombre del Señor! (Marcos 11:1-10 o Juan 12:12-16) Primera lectura No oculté el rostro a insultos y salivazos, porque sabía que no quedaría avergonzado (Isaías 50:4-7). Salmo Dios mío, Dios mío, por qué me has abandonado? (Salmo 22 (21)). Segunda lectura Jesús se despojó totalmente y Dios lo llenó de exaltación (Filipenses 2:6-11). Evangelio La versión de la Pasión y Muerte de Jesús que nos da Marcos (Marcos 14:1 15:47 [15:1-39]) El Domingo de Ramos o Domingo de Ramos es una solemnidad extraña en el calendario cristiano. Al conmemorar la entrada triunfal de Jesús en Jerusalén, la Iglesia nos recuerda lo fácil que es darle la espalda a Jesús. Las misas de este domingo, cuando se celebran de acuerdo a las normas, comienzan en la calle, fuera del templo, en el mundo. Allí se proclama el Evangelio de la entrada a Jerusalén, se bendicen los ramos o palmas, luego, con cantos alegres y llenos de hosannas los fieles entran al templo para continuar con la celebración de la misa, en la cual, la lectura de la Pasión tiene un lugar prominente. La lectura de la Pasión está dividida entre el narrador, Jesús, los personajes de la Pasión y el pueblo. De nuevo, si la misa se celebra propiamente, desde sus bancas, los fieles proclaman las palabras del pueblo, gritando: Crucifíquenlo! Los dos evangelios de este domingo nos recuerdan lo fácil que es abandonar al Señor. Los mismos cristianos que afuera del Templo le cantaban hosanna piden su muerte dentro del Templo. Los mismos que en la calle le celebraban con ramos, lo coronan con espinas en el santuario. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Martes: J. S. Paluch Co. ASISTENCIA AUDITIVA Ahora los feligreses de Santa Clara pueden comprar dispositivos de asistencia auditiva que son compatibles con el sistema de sonido de la Iglesia. El dispositivo de amplificación y el auricular cuestan $ 125.00. En este momen- 5 Is 42:1-7; Sal 27 (26):1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Is 49:1-6; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Miércoles: Is 50:4-9a; Sal 69 (68):8-10, 21-22, 31, 3334; Mt 26:14-25 Jueves: Misa del Crisma: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Sal 89 (88):21-22, 25, 27; Apo 1:5-8; Lc 4:16-21 Cena del Señor: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Sal 116 (117):12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Viernes: Is 52:13 53:12; Sal 31 (30):2, 6, 12-13, 1517, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 19:42 Sábado: a) Gn 1:1 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Sal 104 (103):1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35;
o Sal 33 (32):4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Sal 16 (15): 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Sal 30 (29):2, 46, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 4:4; Sal 19 (18):8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Sal 42 (41):3, 5; 43:3-4 o Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 o Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Sal 118 (117):12, 16-17, 22-23; Mc 16:1-7 Domingo: Hch 10:34a, 37-43; Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 o 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 o Mc 16:1-7 o (en la misa de la tarde o la no che) Lc 24:13-35 IGLESIA DE SANTA CLARA CONFESIONES Martes, 31 de Marzo @7pm La iglesia de Santa Clara tendrá su segundo servicio de confesiones. Habrá mas de 10 sacerdotes (ingles y español) presentes. Esta es la ultima oportunidad de confesarse antes de la celebración de la Pascua. Por favor traigan a sus familiares y amigos a participar en el sacramento de reconciliación el Martes 31 de marzo. 6