St. Peter Prince of Apostles Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad dings to the poor. -- Luke 4:18a Parish Office Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 870 N. Lemoore Ave., Lemoore, CA 93245 Phone: 559/924-2562; Fax: 559/924-5727 office@stpeterslemoore.org www.saintpeterpoa.org Clergy Fr. Isaque Meneses, Pastor 559/924-2562, Ext. 102.-frisaque@stpeterslemoore.org Fr. Pedro Cabral, Parochial Vicar 559/924-2562, Ext. 107-frpedro@stpeterslemooore.org Rev. Mr. Don Mattos-Deacon 559/924-2562, Ext. 107-mattosdon@yahoo.com Emergency: 559-925-2029 Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. (Spanish), Stratford 8:30 a.m. Confessions Friday s: 5:30 p.m. & Saturday s 8:30 a.m. Marriage or Baptism Contact the church office for more info.: 559/924-2562 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Holy Family Chapel) Mon., Wed., & Thurs, 8am 8pm; and Tues & Fri., 8am 5pm. Contact Lucy Jones, 559/924-7401 CCD Program/Adult Confirmation PH: 924-2826 Ext. 209 Pat Garrett (Director) Ext. 207 (habla Español) Weekday Mass Schedule Mon. 8:05 a.m.-spanish, Tues. 5:30 p.m., Wed. 8:15 a.m., Thurs-Fri 8:05a.m.
January 27, 2019 Office Staff Ana Maciel-924-2562Ext. 106 Bookkeeper/Admin Assistant finance@stpeterslemoore.org Cristian Barriga-Ext. 101 Office Secretary Wedding Coordinator Bulletin Editor office@stpeterslemoore.org bulletinstpeters@gmail.com Lupe Reyna-Ext.104 Office Secretary Sacramental Registrar lupe@stpeterslemoore.org Pastoral Team Mark Tompkins-559-210-4087 Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Pat Garrett-924-2826 Ext.209 CCD Director/Youth Ministry pgarrett@stpeterslemoore.org YouthM@stpeterslemoore.org Angela Gonzales-515-0795 Music Ministry Racheal Manzo-Ext.202 MIQ School Principal Prinicpal@miqschool.com www.saintpeterpoa.org Page 2
January 27, 2019 www.saintpeterpoa.org Page 3 Weekly Reflection/Reflexión Semanal TIME The holidays are well behind us; the year stretches out ahead. And what sort of year will it be? To judge by the words of Jesus in today s Gospel, it will be a year acceptable to the Lord. And Jesus surely didn't mean only the next three hundred sixty-five days facing his listeners at that me. When Jesus announced the arrival of God's favor, it was a message for all me, for every year. Similarly, we read today in Nehemiah how the people gathered with solemnity to hear God s word as though for the first me. They listened, and then fell to the ground and wept. But the prophet said, Today is holy... do not be sad, and do not weep. The year acceptable to the Lord is this year. The day that is holy is this day. The me to listen is now. What sort of year will you have? What sort of day? God s help is always here. What you do with each day can be holy and acceptable to the Lord if you but listen to and act on God s word. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. EL TIEMPO Los días de fiesta ya pasaron, el año se nos viene encima. Y qué clase de año será? De acuerdo con las palabras de Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy, será el año de la gracia del Señor. Y Jesús con seguridad no se refería solamente a los próximos trescientos sesenta y cinco días cuando hablaba a la gente en ese empo. El anuncio de la llegada de la gracia de Dios lo hizo Jesús para todos los empos, para cada año. De manera similar, leemos hoy en Nehemías cómo la gente se reunía con solemnidad a escuchar la Palabra de Dios como si fuera la primera vez. Escuchaban y luego se postraban con el rostro en la erra y lloraban. Pero el profeta decía: Este día está dedicado al Señor... no estén tristes. El año de la gracia del Señor es este año. El día dedicado al Señor es hoy. El empo de escuchar es ahora. Qué clase de año tendrás? Qué clase de día? La ayuda de Dios siempre está aquí. Lo que haces cada día será santo y aceptable al Señor solamente si escuchas y prac cas la palabra de Dios. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Prayers Intentions/Oraciones de los Fieles Prayers for the Military/Oraciones para los Militares Prayers for the Sick / Oraciones para los enfermos We pray for Ramon Cabrera, Jessie Solis, Adriana Soto, Debbie Voss, Vanessa Mendoza, Stella Chavez, Norman Garcia, Dolores Brown, Lorenzo Lopez, Maria Mendoza, Carmen Flores, Irma Flores, Pete Mendoza, Joseph Henderson, Robert Linarez, Brandon Valenzuela, Frances Leal, Jessie Andrada, Baby Elios Delgado, Teresa Carrillo, Maria L. Rodriguez, Fr. Eric Swearingen, Ed Collins, Olivia Cazares, Susanna Chavarria, Cameron B, Vanessa Mar nez, Stan Hess, Diana Hess, Dolores Carranza, and all who are sick. May they feel the healing powers of our prayers. Prayers for the Deceased / Oraciones para los difuntos We pray San ago Perez, Arnold Torres, Shawn Gonzales, Rafael Gomez, Granville Villa Angel Valladares, Maria Toste, Anthony Paulo, Linda Mireles, Jose Espinoza, Henry Tavao, for Alexa Mar nez, Juan Lopez, and all the faithful departed. May the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Please pray for: Omar Yacsavilca-US Navy Victoria Selkirk-US Navy Alexis Arevalo-US Airforce Carlos Lopez US Navy Isaak Tafolla-US Navy CPL Daniel Talob-US Marine Dave Breier US Navy Gabriela Pena US Army PFC Christian Durr-US Army Sr. Air Man Brandon L. Smith-USAF Patrick J. Miguel-US Navy Jose J. Salazar-US Airforce Antonio Guadron US Navy Jonathon Costa-US Marine Christopher T. Domingos-US Army Joseph Franckhauser-US Air Force
January 27, 2019 www.saintpeterpoa.org Page 4 -Mass Intentions/Intenciones de Misa- -Stewardship Corner/Co- responsabilidad - Saturday, Jan. 26: 5:00 p.m. Tommy & Joann Avila by Laura Rose Sunday, Jan. 27: 7:00 a.m. Intentions of Parishioners 8:30 a.m. (Strfd) Ray Magbanua by Wife & Family 10:00 a.m. Ron Nunes by Bob & Paulette Clement Carrie Droogh by Family Vivencio Banta by Marietta Banta & Family 12:00 p.m. (Sp) Arnulfo Mata by Jose Mata Mar Rodriguez Espana de Familia Monday, Jan. 28: 8:05 a.m. Mylene Tatco by Tatco Family Tuesday, Jan. 29: 5:30 p.m. Danny Garcia by Elsie Soares Leo Marihart by Family Wednesday, Jan. 30: 8:15 a.m. Arnold Avila by David Borges Thursday, Jan. 31: 8:05 a.m. Hilda Mendes by Eldora Simas Triqueiro Michael & Dolores Sullivan by Sullivan Family Friday, Feb. 1: 8:05 a.m. Danny Garcia by Manuel & Rosemary Simas Deceased Members by Altar Society Saturday, Feb. 2: 5:00 p.m. Chuck Barton by Eddie & Eva Texeira Sunday, Feb. 3: 7:00 a.m. Intentions of Parishioners 8:30 a.m. (Strfd) Ron Nunes by Don & Shirley Robverts 10:00 a.m. Ron Nunes by Don & Shirley Roberts Felipe Balunan by Family Jimmy Pereda by Marrietta Banta & Family 12:00 p.m. (Sp) Special Intentions by Norma Mata Rene Espana Rodriguez para salud de Familia January 19 & 20, 2019 1st Collection: $7,813.50 2nd Collection: $2,522.00 Thank you for your generosity/gracias por su generosidad Second Collection Today/ 2da Colecta hoy: N/A/ N/A Second Collection Next Week/ 2da Colecta la próxima semana: Parish Improvement Fund/ Fondo de Mejoras Parroquiales MIQ SCHOOL NEWS Mary Immaculate Queen School www.miqschool.com Principal: Rachael Manzo, Principal@miqschool.com 884 N. Lemoore Ave., Lemoore, CA 93245 Phone: 559/924-3424; Fax: 559/924-7848 Mark your calendars: Catholic Schools Week is January 27-February 2, 2019 MIQ Open House for prospective families will be on Wednesday, January 30th from 6pm-7:30pm. Please join us for the evening and bring a friend! Love consists in this: it is not we who loved God, but God loved us and sent his Son to save us from our sins." -John 4:10 Mary Immaculate Queen School is still accepting new student applications! Don't wait to join our MIQ school family. Scholarships are available to make it affordable for you. Please call Rachael Manzo for a tour at 924-3425 ext. 202 If you would like to sponsor a child, please call the number listed above. We look forward to hearing from you.
January 27, 2019 www.saintpeterpoa.org Page 5 Msgr. John J. O Friel s Knight of Columbus Council will be hosting their Pancake Breakfast on Sunday February 10, 2019 from 7am-12pm. Located at MIQ School 884 N. Lemoore Ave. in Lemoore at O Doherty Hall. Cost per ticket : $8 for adults and child 5 and under free. You can purchase tickets from the St. Peter s office or any Knights member. Taller de Oracion y Vida Se siente usted vulnerable y agobiado? sin esperanza o sin animo? Reciba liberacion de temores y angustias,. conozca un nuevo horizonte para su vida lleno de proposito direccion y felicidad. Le invitamos a vivir el Taller de Oracion y Vida que empieza con la sesion de apertura donde se explica el contenido del Taller, este Martes 29 de Enero de 7:00 9:00pm en el salon 308. Le esperamos! Mas detalles llamando al tel. 772 2447. UPCOMING EVENTS Ministry News Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration begins immediately after morning mass Mon., Wed., Thurs. Friday & at 8am Tues. Adoration is a daily Ministry where you pray, rest and are blessed spending a weekly Holy Hour with Jesus. Call Lucy Jones, 903-9924, to learn more. St. Peter s Mom Bible Study Mothers of children 0-18 please join our bible study! We meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 9am - 11am at the convent located next to MIQ School. Childcare is available. Please contact Juli Polder at(916) 284-6753 if interested. Women s Bible Study WBS return every Thurs. from 10-1130 a.m. in the convent. Pleas join us & all are welcome! Call Carol Wood 924-4907. Prayer Quilt Ministry Prayer Quilt will meet on Jan. 28th 1:30-3pm.. Any donations for supplies are appreciated and can be dropped off at the church office FMI please call Patti 707 9822 or Diane Howder 707-4470. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Msgr. John J. O Friel Knights of Columbus is now accepting applications for two (2) $500 scholarships. Applications are available at the church office or contact Richard Lee at (559) 381-5492. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2019. ALTAR SOCIETY Altar Society will meet at the convent on Feb. 1st at 2pm SENIOR BINGO Sunday Jan. 27th at O Doherty Hall. Doors open at 1:30 pm, games start at 2pm. Free admission!! Formación Bíblica Te invitamos a tener una formación bíblica y a conocer mas de la palabra de Dios, El Señor te espera. Sacia tu sed porque el es agua viva! Para mas información contacte a Rosa Reeder 559-707-0361. Grief Ministry The Grief Ministry will meet the 2nd Sunday of the month for comfort of any loss by calling 718-7191. Cards of remembrance will continue to be sent to those who have lost a loved one.
January 27, 2019 www.saintpeterpoa.org Page 6 Reading 1 NEH 8:2-4A, 5-6, 8-10 Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly, which consisted of men, women, and those children old enough to understand. Standing at one end of the open place that was before the Water Gate, he read out of the book from daybreak till midday, in the presence of the men, the women, and those children old enough to understand; and all the people listened attentively to the book of the law. Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden platform that had been made for the occasion. He opened the scroll so that all the people might see it for he was standing higher up than any of the people ;and, as he opened it, all the people rose. Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and all the people, their hands raised high, answered, "Amen, amen!" Then they bowed down and prostrated themselves before the LORD, their faces to the ground. Ezra read plainly from the book of the law of God, interpreting it so that all could understand what was read. Then Nehemiah, that is, His Excellency, and Ezra the priestscribe and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all the people: "Today is holy to the LORD your God. Do not be sad, and do not weep" for all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the law. He said further: "Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared; for today is holy to our LORD. Do not be saddened this day, for rejoicing in the LORD must be your strength!" Responsorial Psalm PS 19:8, 9, 10, 15 R. (cf John 6:63c) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life. The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul; The decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple. R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life. The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The command of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eye. R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; The ordinances of the LORD are true, all of them just. R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life. Let the words of my mouth and the thought of my heart find favor before you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life. Second Reading 1 COR 12:12-30 Brothers and sisters: As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit. Now the body is not a single part, but many. If a foot should say, "Because I am not a hand I do not belong to the body, " it does not for this reason belong any less to the body. Or if an ear should say, "Because I am not an eye I do not belong to the body, " it does not for this reason belong any less to the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God placed the parts, each one of them, in the body as he intended. If they were all one part, where would the body be? But as it is, there are many parts, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I do not need you, " nor again the head to the feet, "I do not need you." Indeed, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are all the more necessary, and those parts of the body that we consider less honorable we surround with greater honor, and our less presentable parts are treated with greater propriety, whereas our more presentable parts do not need this. But God has so constructed the body as to give greater honor to a part that is without it, so that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts may have the same concern for one another. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honored, all the parts share its joy. Now you are Christ's body, and individually parts of it. Some people God has designated in the church to be, first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then, mighty deeds; then gifts of healing, assistance, administration, and varieties of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work mighty deeds? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? Acclamation Before the Gospel R. Alleluia, alleluia. The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, and to proclaim liberty to captives. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel LK 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us, I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news of him spread throughout the whole region. He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all. He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according to his custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them, "Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing."
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Primera lectura Neh 8, 2-4a. 5-6. 8-10 En aquellos días, Esdras, el sacerdote, trajo el libro de la ley ante la asamblea, formada por los hombres, las mujeres y todos los que tenían uso de razón. Era el día primero del mes séptimo, y Esdras leyó desde el amanecer hasta el mediodía, en la plaza que está frente a la puerta del Agua, en presencia de los hombres, las mujeres y todos los que tenían uso de razón. Todo el pueblo estaba atento a la lectura del libro de la ley. Esdras estaba de pie sobre un estrado de madera, levantado para esta ocasión. Esdras abrió el libro a la vista del pueblo, pues estaba en un sitio más alto que todos, y cuando lo abrió, el pueblo entero se puso de pie. Esdras bendijo entonces al Señor, el gran Dios, y todo el pueblo, levantando las manos, respondió: Amén!, e inclinándose, se postraron rostro en tierra. Los levitas leían el libro de la ley de Dios con claridad y explicaban el sentido, de suerte que el pueblo comprendía la lectura. Entonces Nehemías, el gobernador, Esdras, el sacerdote y escriba, y los levitas que instruían a la gente, dijeron a todo el pueblo: Éste es un día consagrado al Señor, nuestro Dios. No estén ustedes tristes ni lloren (porque todos lloraban al escuchar las palabras de la ley). Vayan a comer espléndidamente, tomen bebidas dulces y manden algo a los que nada tienen, pues hoy es un día consagrado al Señor, nuestro Dios. No estén tristes, porque celebrar al Señor es nuestra fuerza. Salmo Responsorial Salmo 18, 8. 9. 10. 15 R. (Jn 6, 63c) Tú tienes, Señor, palabras de vida eterna. La ley del Señor es perfecta del todo y reconforta el alma; inmutables son las palabras del Señor y hacen sabio al sencillo. R. Tú tienes, Señor, palabras de vida eterna. En los mandamientos del Señor hay rectitud y alegría para el corazón; son luz los preceptos del Señor para alumbrar el camino. R. Tú tienes, Señor, palabras de vida eterna. La voluntad de Dios es santa y para siempre estable; los mandamientos del Señor son verdaderos y eternamente justos. R. Tú tienes, Señor, palabras de vida eterna. Que sean gratas las palabras de mi boca, y los anhelos de mi corazón. Haz, Señor, que siempre te busque, pues eres mi refugio y salvación. R. Tú tienes, Señor, palabras de vida eterna. Segunda Lectura 1 Cor 12:12-30 Hermanos: Así como el cuerpo es uno y tiene muchos miembros y todos ellos, a pesar de ser muchos, forman un solo cuerpo, así también es Cristo. Porque todos nosotros, seamos judíos o no judíos, esclavos o libres, hemos sido bautizados en un mismo Espíritu, para formar un solo cuerpo, y a todos se nos ha dado a beber del mismo Espíritu. El cuerpo no se compone de un solo miembro, sino de muchos. Si el pie dijera: No soy mano, entonces no formo parte del cuerpo, dejaría por eso de ser parte del cuerpo? Y si el oído dijera: Puesto que no soy ojo, no soy del cuerpo, dejaría por eso de ser parte del cuerpo? Si todo el cuerpo fuera ojo, con qué oiríamos? Y si todo el cuerpo fuera oído, con qué oleríamos? Ahora bien, Tercer Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario Dios ha puesto los miembros del cuerpo cada uno en su lugar, según lo quiso. Si todos fueran un solo miembro, dónde estaría el cuerpo? Cierto que los miembros son muchos, pero el cuerpo es uno solo. El ojo no puede decirle a la mano: No te necesito ; ni la cabeza, a los pies: Ustedes no me hacen falta. Por el contrario, los miembros que parecen más débiles son los más necesarios. Y a los más íntimos los tratamos con mayor decoro, porque los demás no lo necesitan. Así formó Dios el cuerpo, dando más honor a los miembros que carecían de él, para que no haya división en el cuerpo y para que cada miembro se preocupe de los demás. Cuando un miembro sufre, todos sufren con él; y cuando recibe honores, todos se alegran con él. Pues bien, ustedes son el cuerpo de Cristo y cada uno es un miembro de él. En la Iglesia, Dios ha puesto en primer lugar a los apóstoles; en segundo lugar, a los profetas; en tercer lugar, a los maestros; luego, a los que hacen milagros, a los que tienen el don de curar a los enfermos, a los que ayudan, a los que administran, a los que tienen el don de lenguas y el de interpretarlas. Acaso son todos apóstoles? Son todos profetas? Son todos maestros? Hacen todos milagros? Tienen todos el don de curar? Tienen todos el don de lenguas y todos las interpretan? Aclamación antes del Evangelio. R. Aleluya, aleluya. El Señor me ha enviado para anunciar a los pobres la buena nueva y proclamar la liberación a los cautivos. R. Aleluya. Evangelio Muchos han tratado de escribir la historia de las cosas que pasaron entre nosotros, tal y como nos las trasmitieron los que las vieron desde el principio y que ayudaron en la predicación. Yo también, ilustre Teófilo, después de haberme informado minuciosamente de todo, desde sus principios, pensé escribírtelo por orden, para que veas la verdad de lo que se te ha enseñado. (Después de que Jesús fue tentado por el demonio en el desierto), impulsado por el Espíritu, volvió a Galilea. Iba enseñando en las sinagogas; todos lo alababan y su fama se extendió por toda la región. Fue también a Nazaret, donde se había criado. Entró en la sinagoga, como era su costumbre hacerlo los sábados, y se levantó para hacer la lectura. Se le dio el volumen del profeta Isaías, lo desenrolló y encontró el pasaje en que estaba escrito: El espíritu del Señor está sobre mí, porque me ha ungido para llevar a los pobres la buena nueva, para anunciar la liberación a los cautivos y la curación a los ciegos, para dar libertad a los oprimidos y proclamar el año de gracia del Señor. Enrolló el volumen, lo devolvió al encargado y se sentó. Los ojos de todos los asistentes a la sinagoga estaban fijos en él. Entonces comenzó a hablar, diciendo: Hoy mismo se ha cumplido este pasaje de la Escritura que acaban de oír.