St. Francis de Sales ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Our Mission 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 las personas esten llenas de Esperanza. The Sacraments Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: You must contact the Parish Office for an appointment with one of the priests at least six months in advance of the marriage date. Confirmation: This is a multi-year program. Please contact the Directors of Religious Education of English or Spanish. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesday & Friday: 4:00-5:00 PM Saturday: 3:45-4:45 PM Anointing of the Sick: In case of medical emergency or grave illness, please call 951.276.0290. Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated every last Saturday each month at 10:00 AM. You must call the Parish Office first regarding requirements and for preparation classes. Religious Education of Children: This is a multi-year program of Religious Education. Please call the Directors of Religious Education of English or Spanish. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Adults inquiring about Baptism, First Eucharist or Confirmation, please call Chris Gallardo, 626.221.9469 or Victor Grajeda, 951.924.8614. Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 6, 2014 Liturgical Celebrations and Devotions SUNDAY EUCHARIST - MASS Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 10:00 AM (Eng); 5:00 PM (Esp) WEEKDAY EUCHARIST Monday-Friday Tuesday & Friday First Friday Saturday 6:30 AM 5:15 PM 7:00 PM (Esp) 8:00 AM HOLY DAYS 5:15 PM (Vigil); 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM (School), 12:15 PM, 5:15 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Perpetual Adoration in the Chapel 24 HOURS Please contact Fay Fletcher to sign up - 951.682.9076 WEEKDAY MARIAN DEVOTIONS Our Lady of Perpetual Help 5:00 PM (Every Tuesday) MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND AND SICK Contact the Parish Office for a visitation or the Sacraments BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday 12:00 PM Our Parish is Served by the Consolata Missionaries (IMC): Fr. Reno Aiardi, Fr. Louis Abdoo www.consolata.ca 4268 Lime Street, Riverside, CA 92501 Phone: (951) 686.4004 Fax: (951) 686.3948 Español: (951) 683.6204 www.stfrancisdesales riverside.com
A Letter from Father. Page 2 July 6, 2014 MAY YOU HAVE A HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY AND A WONDERFUL SUMMER! Thank you for your generosity for St. Francis Parish. May God bless you for sharing and caring week after week with your thoughtfulness and support. On this Independence Day, I invite you to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of the Immaculate Conception, as she is the Patroness of the United States of America. God had truly blessed us with liberty and opportunity in this great nation. We must remember that freedom is never free and we should never take it for granted, especially when we recall all of our loved ones who have sacrificed to serve and those still serving our country in the defense of liberty. In 1776, our founding fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence, securing our freedoms of religion, democracy, politics and unity, under God. By invoking God, they sought His guidance and spiritual strength for our country. This document is our beacon of hope. It is a privilege to live in a free country which makes it possible for us to openly express our opinions, right or wrong, without fear of repercussions. Celebrations on the Fourth of July always include picnics, concerts and lots of spectacular fireworks. The following story reflects why we should simplify our efforts and concentrate on enjoying one another: One Fourth of July, a loving, dedicated mother decided that she would have a party for the neighbors at their summer place by the lake. She hoped that she could start a tradition and do that every year. One of the kids said, Let s have pizza, as kids always say. Her husband said, We can grill some hamburgers. That s easy, which is what he always said. No, said the mother, We should have a really nice dinner, which she always said. The rest of the family thought that beef bourgeon was a little much for a Fourth of July dinner. There was no reason to clean up the house like it was just before Christmas. If they had to have Caesar salad, couldn t you make it out of a bag? Was it really necessary to bake potatoes? Wouldn t potato salad be just as good? Couldn t you buy the apple pies at the bakery instead of making a half dozen of them? And what would be wrong with packaged pie crust? It turned out that the party was a feast which everyone enjoyed. However, they would have enjoyed it a lot more if the mother wasn t so worn out that she didn t have any fun. More important than making everything so perfect and waiting on our family and guests, is enjoying them and loving them. We should never be so busy that we have no time to love. As we celebrate Independence Day, let us pray for all of those who have sacrificed their lives so that you and I may live and worship freely. Let us thank our Blessed Mother for all the ways she has blessed our lives and our nation. May this spirit of joy continue throughout the summer months. May God bless you and God bless the United States of America! Peace and joy,
Parish & Community Activities Page 3 July 6, 2014 On the Lighter Side. A painter was hired to do some work on the local Catholic church. To recoup the cost of the discount he had given the church, he diluted his paint with turpentine. One day while he was up on the scaffolding, almost finished with the job, he heard a horrendous clap of thunder and the sky opened. The rain washed the thinned paint off the church and knocked the painter off his scaffold and onto the ground below. He knew this was a warning from the Almighty, so he got on his knees and cried: Forgive me Lord! What should I do? And from above the clouds boomed a voice: REPAINT! REPAINT! AND THIN NO MORE! 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 Website: www.sfdslions.com Inscripciones de Catecismo en Español - Nuevo Curso 2014-2015 Próximo viernes, 11 de Julio, 2014, a 5:00 PM en la Oficina de Educación Religiosa para nuevos estudiantes y estudiantes que regresan al programa. El costo es de $80.00 por un niño, $90.00 por dos niños y $120.00 por 3 o mas niños. Habrá un costo adicional para los estudiantes que cursaran sus clases de Primera Comunión. Para los estudiantes que se inscriben por vez primera, favor de traer su certificado de bautismo y certificados de otros Sacramentos que hayan recibido. Si desea tener mas información o tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con la Sra. Consuelo Grajeda (951) 924-8614. CHAPEL NEEDS Our Adoration Chapel continually needs people to cover various times during our 24/7 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration program. People are needed to schedule at least one specific hour at the same time each week and/or to choose to substitute, during a specific time, for Adorers out sick or on vacation. Put your name and phone number in the Visitor s Book, or call (951) 682-9076, or email to adoration.sfds@yahoo.com. Thank you and may God bless you. NECESIDADES LA CAPILLA Español/Bilingüe: Escriba el nombre con el número de teléfono en el libro de visitantes pagina o llame (951) 684-3438. San Francisco de Sales Capilla de la Adoración en curso tiene necesidades diferentes en sus 24 horas, 7 días a la semana adoración programa. Necesitamos adoratrices de programar para al menos una hora especifica a la misma hora cada semana y/o a sustituir. Gracias. STEWARDSHIP GIVING PRAYER Good and gracious God, we thank you for all we are and all we have. Everything is a gift from your infinite generosity. We marvel at how bountiful your kindness is. We rest in appreciation of your enduring mercy. As we explore our responsibility to be good stewards, fill us with the compassion of Jesus, your Son. Give us eyes to see the needs of those around us, in the faces of our neighbors near and far. Give us hearts that are moved by the pleas of those who cry out - on behalf of the children, the refugees, the sick and the suffering. Give us hands that are eager to share what has been entrusted to us. Give us feet to venture wherever the Spirit leads for the mission to bring your Good News to all. As we resolve to be mindful of the needs of others, we pray that You instill in us your generosity, your kindness and your mercy. Keep us focused in our mission of good stewardship. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Parish & Community Activities Page 4 July 6, 2014 Hearts on Fire Retreat for Young Adults This summer, the Office of Pastoral Juvanil/Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of San Bernardino is hosting the Hearts on Fire retreat for young adults on July 18-19, at the Serra House Seminary in Grand Terrace. It is not an overnight retreat. The cost to attend is $20 per person. Food and refreshments for both days will be provided. The retreat will begin at 6:30 PM on Friday and will end with the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday (additional information regarding directions, speakers and a schedule of events are available in the link below). This retreat will be a great way to help young adults explore their spirituality guided by the exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. It will be both a local and affordable retreat experience. In order to secure your place, please register online as soon as possible. Space is limited. http://www.apostleshipofprayer.org/hof2014sanbernardino.html SOLDIER S CORNER Please pray for the following active duty military members of our Parish: William Corr, Col., U.S. Army - Public Health Command, Silver Spring, MD, 2013; Alex Chesney, 2nd Lt., U.S. Air Force - San Diego, Sheppard AFB, 2013; Marcelino Marquez, Gun. Sgt., U.S. Marines - New Orleans, 2013; Rebecca Corr, Pfc., U.S. Army Reserves - Riverside, 2013; Anthony Lopez, III, Captain, U.S. Marines - Saudi Arabia/Afghanistan; Jeremy Gaza, Mst. Sgt., U.S. Air Force - Robins AFB, 2013; Pfc. David Winden, Special Forces, U.S. Army - Florida, 2013-2014; Airman 1st Class Jared Winden, U.S. Air Force - Laughlin AFB, TX, 2013 St. Francis de Sales Preschool, Riverside, CA Registration for our Fall 2014-2015 preschool class has begun. Our preschool offers a full and half day program for children that are 4 years old by September 1, 2014 (in accordance with the new State of California guidelines). We are a state licensed facility with experienced and credentialed teachers. Our curriculum focuses on social skills, introducing the Catholic Faith and kindergarten readiness skills. Space is limited to twenty students. Please call the preschool at (951) 683-5143 for more information. Exploring Your Spiritual Gifts: Assist Families of Murder Victims Would you like to be involved in ministry to those who have lost someone to homicide? Come and find out more about this important ministry and whether God might be leading you to assist. The training will be held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center on Saturday, July 12. Registration is at 8:30 AM. Training will begin from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The cost is $10.00 per person if paid before July 3rd, or $15.00 at the door. This workshop is in English; one will be held in Spanish at a later date. For more information, please contact Antonio Luevaloat (909) 475-5472 or aluevano@sbdiocese.org. 2014 Catechist Summer Institute The Office of Catechetical Ministry is sponsoring a series of workshops on Marriage Preparation and Marriage Ministry in both English and Spanish: When: August 11-15 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Topics discussed: Marriage (Monday); Reconciliation (Tuesday); Eucharist (Wednesday); Confirmation (Thursday); Special Needs (Friday) For more information, contact Teresa Rocha at (909) 475-5386 or trocha@sbdiocese.org.
Calendar of Events and Mass Schedules Page 5 July 6, 2014 THIS WEEK MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, July 6 Knights of Columbus Coffee & Doughnuts - Hall Monday, July 7 Tuesday, July 8 English Bible Study: 10:00 AM - MPR OLPH Novena: 5:00 PM - Church Liturgical Dance Practice: 5:30 PM - Room 4 Spanish Choir Rehearsal: 7:00 PM - MR Grupo de Oracion: 7:00 PM - Hall Legion of Mary: 7:30 PM - Room 1 Wednesday, July 9 English Choir Rehearsal: 6:30 PM - MR Thursday, July 10 Quinceañera Rehearsal: 6:30 PM - Church Estudio de Biblia: 7:00 PM - MPR Friday, July 11 Wedding Rehearsal: 6:00 PM - Church Saturday, July 12 Quinceañera: 12:00 PM - Church Wedding: 2:00 PM - Church A.A. Meeting: 6:00 PM - Room 1 Sunday, July 13 Women s Ministry Coffee & Doughnuts: Hall THE LOOK OF LOVE What does love look like? It has feet to go to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of others. St. Augustine Saturday - July 5 5:00 PM Jay & Audrey Freeman - SI Sunday - July 6 8:00 AM Mario & Eric Moreno 10:00 AM In Thanksgiving to St. George - SI For the Parishioners of SFDS 5:00 PM Teresa Aguilar Monday - July 7 6:30 AM Al Feldmann Tuesday - July 8 6:30 AM For a Healing for Gary - SI 5:15 PM Manuel Rodarte Wednesday - July 9 6:30 AM John Yuteronich Thursday - July 10 6:30 AM Laura Orozco - SI Friday - July 11 6:30 AM For a Healing for Gary - SI 5:15 PM Dr. William Philip Corr Saturday - July 12 8:00 AM For Your Intentions (Sunday Vigil Mass) 5:00 PM Dolores Avila Sunday - July 13 8:00 AM Joseph John Gilwood 10:00 AM Giuseppe & Giuseppina Cassara 5:00 PM Hector Nevarez - SI For the Parishioners of SFDS ALTAR SOCIETY SCHEDULE Alejandra Jacobsmeyer, Beverly Horton, Donna Pitell & Kim Nguyen will have Altar duty on Saturday, July 12, at 8:30 AM.
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 6 July 6, 2014 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Confirmation is complicated, at least in its history. It arose in response to real problems deeply felt, not the least of which was the desire of the bishop to minister to all who were baptized. But it also has to do with the early crisis of how to deal with persons baptized by congregations that had broken bonds with the greater church: heretics. People reasoned that no matter how wrong headed the minister might be, Christ would always work in the waters of baptism. No matter what, God would sweep aside all human obstacles to claim the new life in the water. They were not so sure about the ability of someone who had broken with the church to confer the Spirit. By the fifth century, already-baptized persons coming into the church were anointed with chrism but not rebaptized. This anointing with myron or chrism was seen as an act of reconciliation by the church and a seal upon the commitments vowed by the newcomer. Today, we preserve this ancient practice by never rebaptizing Christians who have been baptized in water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We affirm the candidates baptismal dignity and we celebrate confirmation at their first reception of the Eucharist. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. SETTING ASIDE THE WEAPONS OF WAR Why, we might ask the prophet Zechariah today, would God want to banish chariots and horses? The answer follows: because they are used to violate God s reign of peace, along with the warrior s bow. In the days of Zechariah, chariots and horses were high-priced items used only for war-making. They were the aircraft carriers and nuclear missiles of his day. And for his culture, which thought of any king as being a military leader first and foremost, a king riding on a lowly beast of burden to proclaim peace without horses, chariots and bows would have set his listeners topsy-turvy. This lowly, beast-riding king of peace, we believe, was fulfilled in Jesus, gentle and humble of heart. In a world torn by military strife often generated by differing religious views and even in our own lives and homes where we are often at war over the tiniest things, we would do well to stop and consider to what degree we are willing to be like that king whose way of gentleness and humility is the way for us to find rest for our weary souls. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him. Weekend of June 28-29, 2014 $6,791.82 Active Registered Families 983 Families receiving envelopes 616 Envelopes received 06/29/14 133 Please remember to use your offering envelopes. Thank you for your generosity. May God bless you. Gracias por su generosidad. Dios los bendiga! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9; Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 65:10-14; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 [1-9]
Liturgical Ministries Altar Servers Mary Waterman 681-3048 Altar Society Donna Pitell 688-0985 Choir (English) Mary Fall 781-6772 Coro (Español) Josefina Oliva 892-8075 Organist Prince Ward 235-5220 Eucharistic Adoration Fay Fletcher 682-9076 Eucharistic Ministers T. Waldschmitt 505-9814 *English/Spanish Lectores Francisco Mendoza (909)754-8692 *Español Lectors Lorraine Mooney 682-1659 *English Ushers/Hospitality Ray Serna 684-1607 Catechetical Ministries Adult Faith Formation Chris Gallardo (626)221-9469 *RCIA *RCIA Español Victor Grajeda 924-8614 Baptisms Parish Office 686-4004 Bible Study Fr. Louis 683-6204 *English/Español C.R.Y. Christina Gutierrez/Bobby Huertero 686-5503 *Christ Reuniting Youth Quinceañeras Alba Dominguez 318-7511 Religious Education Toni Bastian 992-8815 *English MINISTRIES / MINISTERIOS Welcome to the Parish Bienvenido a la Parroquia Fill out and place in collection basket Llene esta forma y déjela en la canasta de la colecta Last Name: Apellido First Name: Primer Nombre Address: Domicilio City and Zip: Ciudad y Codigo Postal DEVOTIONS Mother of Perpetual Help Novena: Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM Legion of Mary: Every Thursday at 7:30 PM - Room 1 Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 24 hours/ 7 days in the St. Bernard Chapel First Friday Mass: 7:00 PM (Español) ST. FRANCIS DE SALES FOOD PANTRY Religious Education Consuelo Grajeda 924-8614 *Español R/E Office Monica Sandoval 786-7665 Parish Ministries Bereavement Ministry R. Pucciarelli-Davis 779-6958 Card Makers Ministry Toni Bastian 992-8815 Liturgical Dance Amanda Cardenas 333-3476 Parish Council Peter Bradley (909)910-5098 Pastoral Care Maureen Riggs 321-9956 Spanish Ministries Alba Dominguez 318-7511 St. Anne s Sewdality Angie Nudge 684-0570 Weddings Monica Archuletta 318-0234 *English Weddings/Bodas Alba Dominguez 318-7511 *Español Women s Ministry R. Pucciarelli-Davis 779-6958 Catholic Ministries Catholic Charities 689-1803 Knights of Columbus Bill Haggard 682-3279 Legion of Mary Tim Harrod 727-6181 Marriage Encounter Robert & Denise Borruel 653-7905 Right to Life Pregnancy Hotline 784-2725 Riverside Life Services Office 784-2422 Serra Club Charline Gajdos 683-1672 St. Vincent de Paul Office 684-7386 Prayer Groups Grupo de Oración Martin & Gloria Ruiz 359-4719 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. I would like to receive parish envelopes Quiero recibir sobres de la Parroquia Yes/Si No *We will mail you a complete Parish Registration Form* * Le enviaremos una forma de registro completo de la parroquia *
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