ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC CHURCH Liturgical Celebration and Devotions REGULAR SUNDAY EUCHARIST - Mass: 5:00PM (Sat. Vigil), 7:00AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30AM, (English); 5:00PM (Español) WEEKDAY EUCHARIST: Monday - Friday 6:30 AM; Tuesday & Friday 5:15 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM First Friday: 7:00 PM (Español) Third Sunday of Lent March 4, 2018 Pastoral Administrator: Fr. Louis Abdoo, I.M.C. Parochial Vicar: Fr. Peter Ssekajugo, I.M.C. Deacon Joseph Marino 4268 Lime St, Riverside, CA 92501 Phone (951) 686-4004 Fax (951) 686-3948 Español (951) 683-6204 Website: www.stfrancisdesalesriverside.com Parish Office Hours; Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for Lunch Parish Office will be closed every 1st Friday of the Month BULLETIN DEADLINE: By Monday, 12:00PM Holy Days: 5:15 PM (Vigil); 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM (School) 12:15 PM, 5:15 PM (English); 7:00 PM (Español) EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Perpetual Adoration in the Chapel 24 Hours Please contact Fay Fletcher to sign up -951.682.9076 SACRAMENTS: Reconciliation (Confessions): Tuesday & Friday 4:00-5:00 PM; Saturday 3:45-4:45 PM Baptisms: One Saturday at the end of month at 10:00 AM (must call the Parish Office first for date) Pre-Baptism Class: One Friday a month at 6:30 PM( must call Parish Office for date) Matrimony: By appointment only; at least SIX MONTHS advanced notice; must consult a Priest before setting a date. Confirmation: This is a multi-year program. Please contact the Directors of Religious Education of English or Spanish
From the desk of Father... Page 2 March 04, 2018 What does mercy look like? In a community in the South every Friday night a football game was played between a local high school team and players from the local youth detention facility. Every Friday evening the local high school football team s stands were full and the young offender s side was always empty. A local protestant pastor took note of that and asked his congregation if at the next game they would sit on the side of the young offenders. They objected because they of course wanted to root for their local high school team. The pastor then asked if half the congregation would sit on the young offender s side. Word of this spread through the community and on the evening of the next game when the young offenders took the field they were surprised to see their side of the bleachers was full with supporters. Early in the game when one of the young offenders was flagged for a penalty the fans for the young offenders booed loudly at the referees call. The young offenders were confused, unsure of what to make of this change. As the game progressed the fans for the young offenders cheered loudly at each play. The young offenders lost the game, but that night one young players said it felt like they won. He said the fans sounded like angels; he cried a lot that night because no one ever cheered for him before. Mercy is giving to others the opposite of what they deserve. On Divine Mercy Sunday April 8 th - the Women s Ministry are hosting their famous Muffin Delight Breakfast to support this years GET ON THE BUS EVENT uniting children with a parent in prison. Please join us in the hall to support this ministry of keeping families connected. 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 persona estén llenas de Esperanza.
Parish & Community Activities Page 3 March 4, 2018 Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus will have their Feast of St. Patrick Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, on the evening of Saturday, March 17th, at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church (SCOA). Advance admission tickets:$18 ea and $9 ea for children(12years and younger). Tickets will be available from Knights hosting the Ham and Eggs Pancake Breakfast, for the St. Francis de Sales Religious Education Program this morning (7:30 AM - 11:30 AM at the Parish Hall) and again after Masses next weekend. Tickets can be purchase at the St. Catherine of Alexandria ministry Center, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM., weekdays, through Friday, March 16. Do you think of God as truly good? Do you ever wonder where He is especially when things go wrong? Get these questions, and more, answered in the 6-week small group study based on The Shack movie. These weeks will consist of reflection and faith sharing on 5 scenes in the Shack movie. For the Third Week Join us this Monday, March 5 at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall Group Facilitator: Deacon Joe St. Francis de Sales Ministry Fair Did you ever wonder what it takes to be a Eucharistic Minister? Ever wanted to do the Reading at Mass or sing in the Choir? Well this is your chance to find out! In the parish hall on Sunday, March 11th, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, will be our annual SFDS Ministry Fair. You can ask questions from the head of each ministries. Stop by and find out how you can answer God s call to serve Him through the various ministries at St. Francis de Sales. The Mass of the Anointing of the Sick On Saturday, March 17th, a Mass will be said at 8:00 AM for the Anointing of the Sick. All are welcome to attend this beautiful service. A potluck reception will follow in the parish hall sponsored by St. Anne s Sewdality. Please bring your favorite dish for our Brunch. Call Cecilia McGrath at (951) 682-4134 with any questions. Spring Forward Daylight Saving Time Begins March 11, 2018
Parish & Community Activities Page 4 March 4, 2018 Women s Silent Retreat Ladies of SFDS: It s time to start saving up for our Women s Silent Retreat weekend at El Carmelo on March 16-18. It is a wonderful opportunity for renewal and peace during Lenten season. (Men should not feel left out; there are dates listed for Men s retreats also.) Learn contemplative prayer and enjoy time away from your hectic life. More information is on the pamphlets in the Adoration Chapel or posted at each church exit, on the website: http://www.elcarmelo.org Or contacting Fay Fletcher at (951) 682-9076. ENCOUNTER SAFIATA In Burkina Faso, we encounter Safiata, a mother, grandmother and farmer who relies on the money she makes from her crops to put her children through school. How can our purchases this Lent support farmers and artisans? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more information. CONSOLATA HOUSE Donation Days and Hours: Wednesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM El ministerio Recuperándome te invita a los siguientes Retiros de Sanación para Sobrevivientes de Abuso y Violencia Lugar Catedral de Ntra. Sra. Del Rosario 2525 N. Arrowhead Ave San Bernardino, CA 92405 Horario De 9:00AM - 4:30 PM (Registración y desayuno de 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM) 2018 10 de Marzo: De Victima a Sobreviviente 12 de Mayo: La Sanación a través del Sentido de la Vista Donación: $15 (Incluye desayuno, almuerzo y material) Para mas información o hacer una reservación llame al (909) 475-5129 o envíe un correo a esamaniego@sbdiocese.org
Calendar of Events and Mass Schedules Page 5 March 4, 2018 WEEKLY EVENTS Mass Intentions Sunday, Mar 4 Knights of Columbus (Dr. Seuss) Breakfast 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Hall RE Children s Mass 9:00 AM Conf I, II, III Classes 8:00AM - 10:00 AM English RE K - 8 Classes 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM (Children will report with teacher before Mass) Monday, Mar 5 RCIA (English) 7:00 PM - Library AA Meting 6:00 PM - Room 1 Shack Lenten Study Group 6:30 PM - Hall Tuesday, Mar 6 English Bible Study 10:00 AM - Library OLPH Novena 5:00 PM - Church Spanish Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM - MR Grupo de Oración 7:00PM - Hall Legion of Mary 7:30 PM - Room 1 Wednesday, Mar 7 Parish Council Meeting 7:00 PM - Library Niños para Cristo 6:00 PM - Room 4 Curso de Guillermo Solis 7:00 PM - Room 4 Thursday, Mar 8 Coro Grupo de Oración 6:30 PM - MR Friday, Mar 9 SFDS School 8th Grade Lenten Fish Taco Dinner 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Parish Hall Spanish Youth Group 7:00 PM - Room 4 Saturday, Mar 10 Altar &Rosary Society Meeting 8:30 AM - Library 50th Anniversary - 2:00 PM Sunday, Mar 11 SFDS Ministry Fair 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Parish Hall English Choir Practice 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - MR Confirmation I, II, III Classes 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM English RE K-8 Classes 10:15 AM - 11:20 AM Saturday, Mar 3 (Vigil) 5:00 PM Joseph Baldonado and Jenny Silva Sunday, Mar 4 7:00 AM Joseph Curgus 9:00 AM Benny LoCoco 11:30 AM Josë John - Happy Birthday! 5:00 PM Cecilia and Juanita Nieves Macias Monday, Mar 5 6:30 AM Donald & Nicole Vargas Tuesday - Mar 6 6:30 AM Yolanda Inez Leslie 5:15 PM Donald & Nicole Vargas Wednesday, Mar 7 6:30 AM Donald & Nicole Vargas Thursday - Mar 8 6:30 AM Matthew J. Sachse Friday - Mar 9 6:30 AM Matthew Moore Family - SI 5:15 PM For All Souls 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross Saturday - Mar 10 8:00 AM Colin Steele - SI 5:00 PM Karen Steger - SI Sunday - Mar 11 7:00 AM Joseph John Gilwood 9:00 AM Selina Smith 11:30 AM Alicia Falcon and Family - SI 5:00 PM Paula Macias Zamorano and Pedro Nieves Lomanli ALTAR SOCIETY SCHEDULE Hermila Amezcua, Lourdes Higareda, Irma Bazan, Jose and Irma Murillo will have Altar Duty on Saturday, Mar 10, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Third Sunday of Lent Page 6 March 4, 2018 St. Francis De Sales Catholic School 4205 Mulberry Street Riverside, CA 92501 Telephone 951.683.5083*Day Care 951.683.5006 Office Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM Principal: Mrs. Norma Gibson Website: www.sfdslions.com LENTEN FISH TACO DINNER Friday, March 9, 2018 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM $7.00 meal includes 2 baja tacos, rice and beans. (Drinks and dessert will also be for sale) SPONSORED BY THE SFDS 8TH GRADE Come out and Support our Students! INTERESTED IN PRIESTHOOD OR RELIGIOUS LIFE? Have questions? Need discerning? Please contact your VOCATIONS office at the Diocese of San Bernardino NOW! Just say a prayer and make that call!! (909) 783-1305 or email sshrewsbury@sbdiocese.org And we will help you. If you are hoping to enter Serra House soon now is the time to contact us!!! Peace and hope. Just contact us! TO REPORT THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, call the toll free Sexual Misconduct Hotline 1-888 206 9090. PARA REPORTAR EL ABUSO SEXUAL DE UN MENOR por parte de un sacerdote, diácono, empleado o voluntario, llame a la Línea Directa de Conducta Sexual Inapropiada al 1-888-206-9090. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] Weekend of February 25, 2018 $ 7,780.31 Active Registered Families 919 Families receiving envelopes 463 Envelopes received 02/25/18 133 Please remember to use your Offering Envelopes. Thank you for your generosity. May God bless you Gracias por su generosidad. Dios los bendiga!
MINISTRIES / MINISTERIOS Liturgical Ministries Altar Servers Mary Waterman 681-3048 Altar Society Esperanza Lopez 687-9924 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 206-5921 *RCIA English Jesus & Lourdes 217-2925 *RCIA Español Victor Grajeda 924-8614 Baptisms Parish Office 686-4004 Bible Study Fr. Louis 683-6204 *English/Español Spanish Youth Group Mayumi Mendez 220-1200 Quinceañeras Alba Dominguez 318-7511 Religious Education Julia Lee 224-9981 Educación Religiosa Consuelo Grajeda 924-8614 Parish Ministries Bereavement Ministry R. Pucciarelli-Davis 779-6958 Card Makers Ministry Toni Bastian 992-8815 Hulen House Anthony Lopez (909) 234-6419 Liturgical Dance Amanda Weber 333-3476 Parish Council Pastoral Care Maureen Riggs 321-9956 Visita Los Enfermos Roberto y Adriana Ramirez 842-8992 Spanish Ministries Alba Dominguez 318-7511 St. Anne s Sewdality Angie Nudge 684-0570 Weddings/Bodas Alba Dominguez 318-7511 *Español Women s Ministry R. Pucciarelli-Davis 779-6958 Catholic Ministries Catholic Charities 689-1803 Knights of Columbus Rick T. Gibbons Legion of Mary 907-7871 Marriage Encounter Robert & Denise Borruel 520-7478 Robndeeb@verizon.net 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 315-7059 897-6913 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 & EVANGELIZATION Mother of Perpetual Help Novena: Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM Legion of Mary: Every Tuesday 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 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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