CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ COMUNIDAD CATÓLICA DE SANTA MARIA Pastor / Párroco ~ Rev. John Worster, john.r.worster.mil@mail.mil Parochial Vicar / Vicario Parroquial ~ Rev. Jesús Camacho, jcamacho@stmarysboise.org Assisting Priest / Asistente del Párroco ~ Rev. Bruno Segatta, segattabruno@gmail.com Pastor Emeritus (Ret.) / Párroco Emérito (Retirado) ~ Rev. W. Thomas Faucher, wtfauch@aol.com MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE LAS MISAS Saturday, 5:00 p.m. English / Sábado, 7:00 p.m. Español Sunday, 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. English / Domingo, 12:45 p.m. Español Weekdays 8:30 a.m. Misa diaria 8:30 a.m. RECONCILIATION / RECONCILIACION Saturday 4:00 4:30 p.m., or by appointment/sábado 6:30-6:50 p.m. o previa cita BAPTISM / BAUTISMO Expectant parents should call the office to register for baptismal instructions. Bautizos en español, favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial para pedir los requisitos. MARRIAGE ~ MATRIMONIO / QUINCEAÑERAS Please contact the parish office six months in advance / Favor de comunicarse a la oficina parroquial por lo menos con 6 meses de anticipación. FOOD BANK HOURS / HORARIO DEL BANCO DE COMIDA 3890 W. State St., Boise, Idaho 83703 Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 11am 3pm Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes: 11am 3pm BULLETIN ITEMS rharlow@stmarysboise.org & adiaz@stmarysboise.org WEBSITES/PAGINAS DE INTERNET Church/Iglesia: www.stmarysboise.org School/Escuela: www.stmarys-boise.org 2612 W. State St., Boise, ID 83702 Oficina/Parish Office: 344-2597; Fax: 344-9337 Escuela/School: 342-7476 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Horario de Oficina: Lunes a Viernes 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. www.stmarysboise.org
Page 2 SAINT MARY S STAFF / PERSONAL DE STA. MARIA Pastor / Párroco ~ Rev. John Worster, 1(208) 680-0608 ~ john.r.worster.mil@mail.mil Rev. Jesús Camacho, Parochial Vicar / Vicario Parroquial ~ jcamacho@stmarysboise.org Rev. Bruno Segatta, Assisting Priest / Asistente del Sacerdote ~ segattabruno@gmail.com Rev. W. Thomas Faucher, Pastor Emeritus (Ret.) / Párroco Emérito ~ wtfauch@aol.com Deacons / Diáconos Francis Hess ~ propertybyhess@aol.com ~ 409-4103 John Carpenter ~ johnc@silvercreek.com José Ayala ~ 344-2597 ext. 201/204 Gene Fadness ~ 890-2712 gfadness@rcdb.org Harley Salazar ~ jacky_londono@yahoo.com Bill Petzak ~ billpetzak@gmail.com ~ Retired ADDRESS: 2612 W. State Street, Boise, Idaho 83702 ~ PHONE: (208) 344-2597 FAX: (208) 344-9337 Monica Pittman, Business Manager/ Gerente de Finanzas mpittman@stmarysboise.org (Ext. 206) Roxanne Harlow, Parish Manager / Gerente parroquial rharlow@stmarysboise.org (Ext. 214) Alejandra Díaz, Parish Manager / Gerente parroquial adiaz@stmarysboise.org (Ext. 201) Meg Lawless, Coordinator, Children/Family Ministry mlawless@stmarysboise.org (Ext. 207) Coordinadora del Ministerio de los Niños y de la Familia Mike Dambach, Facilities Manager/Gerente de Mantenimiento mdambach@stmarysboise.org (Ext. 208) Patty Gabica Haas, Director of Music music@stmarysboise.org Tammy Emerich, Principal, St. Mary s School / temerich@stmarys-boise.org 342-7476 Directora de la Escuela de Santa María FORMED is an online comprehensive site for faith formation full of programs, videos, movies, books and more. For instructions on how to utilize this informative site, go to www.stmarysboise.org RECONCILIATON IS AVAILABLE DURING LENT Every Wednesday from 5 to 9 pm RECONCILIACIONES DE CUARESMA Cada miércoles de 5 a 9pm
Page 3 Dear Friends in Christ, With the constantly changing political and immigration situation that now faces our country, many of you have asked me if St. Mary s will become a sanctuary parish. We have been in constant dialog with the Diocese of Boise concerning finding the right path to express our support for refugees and immigrants and responsible citizenship. As this conversation continues, Bishop Peter has charted a course that is balanced. We are going to walk with immigrants and refugees right down the middle between sanctuary status and the legitimate national security needs of this great nation. We have scheduled, and will schedule, meetings with interested persons to discuss and provide accurate information in this rapidly changing context. To adequately support our refugee and immigrant communities, we are reaching out to Catholic Charities of Idaho and other groups to make sure that all available services are being accessed and accurate information is being provided. Admittedly, these issues are a source of anxiety for many and fear for some. Our Catholic community will continue supporting human rights and human dignity. Please pray for this country s leaders that they enact just laws and public policies. ~ Fr. John Worster, Pastor A message from Fr. Faucher Readings: Ez 37: 12-14; Rom 8 8-11; John 11: 1-45 The Gospel this week is one of the most profound and important in all of the Scriptures. The raising of Lazarus from the dead was one of, if not the major reason, for the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus. The whole story is about the power of Jesus, even over death itself. I have preached and written about that for over 40 years, so today I want to talk about another aspect of this Gospel. In all of the Gospels, Jesus has family, apostles, disciples, followers, opponents, the curious, the skeptical, and others. But he only has three real friends, Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Peter is an apostle but not really a friend, and John is beloved, but not really a friend. Maybe Judas, but that is not clear at all. No, the only real friends of Jesus are these three in Bethany. This seems to be the one place where Jesus could go, kick back, have a glass of Egyptian beer or some wine, and watch some sports action in the street. Is this important? Yes, it is very important. There is a strong temptation to make Jesus only the Son of God, a mythical figure, without any real humanity. Jesus is both God AND human. It is important because the total humanity of Jesus requires that he can have friends. This weekend, read all of the profound things about this Gospel passage and contemplate them. Then get together with some friends, kick back, and watch some sports. Good friends are essential to good health, both physical health and spiritual health. Next week we begin Holy Week. Father Tom Faucher ~ Pastor Emeritus Nuestro Dios es un Dios vivo y un Dios que da vida. Jesús vino para que tengamos vida y la tengamos en abundancia (Jn 10,10). Jesús trae vida donde hay muerte. Una de las peores formas de muerte es el pecado mortal. Por eso lo llamamos mortal, porque da muerte. Cito la enseñanza del Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica: 1850 El pecado es una ofensa a Dios: Contra ti, contra ti sólo pequé, cometí la maldad que aborreces (Sal 51, 6). El pecado se levanta contra el amor que Dios nos tiene y aparta de Él nuestros corazones. Como el primer pecado, es una desobediencia, una rebelión contra Dios por el deseo de hacerse como dioses, pretendiendo conocer y determinar el bien y el mal (Gn 3, 5). El pecado es así amor de sí hasta el desprecio de Dios (San Agustín, De civitate Dei, 14, 28). Por esta exaltación orgullosa de sí, el pecado es diametralmente opuesto a la obediencia de Jesús que realiza la salvación (cf Flp 2, 6-9). Cuando un persona se arrepiente y confiesa su pecado, Dios le devuelve la vida que había perdido por el pecado; es decir se reconcilia con Dios. Por eso en el Sacramento de la Reconciliación experimentamos el poder y la misericordia de Dios. Su amigo y servidor ~ Padre Jesús Camacho Our God is a living God and a life-giving God. Jesus came "that we might have life and have it abundantly" (Jn 10,10). Jesus brings life where there is death. One of the worst forms of death is mortal sin. That is why we call it mortal, because it gives death. I quote from the teaching of the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1850: Sin is an offense to God: "Against you, I alone have I sinned, and done what is evil in your site. (Ps 51: 6). Sin rises up against the love that God has for us and takes our hearts from Him. As the first sin, it is a disobedience, a rebellion against God for the desire to become "like gods", pretending to know and determine good and evil (Gen 3: 5). Sin is thus "self-love to the contempt of God" (St. Augustine, De Civitate Dei, (pp. 14 & 28). By this proud exaltation of self, sin is diametrically opposed to the obedience of Jesus who accomplishes salvation "When a person repents and confesses his sin, God returns the life he had lost through sin; that is to say, he/she is reconciled with God (cf. Phil 2: 6-9). That is why in the Sacrament of Reconciliation we experience the power and mercy of God. Your friend and servant ~ Father Jesús Camacho
Page 4 EASTER MEMORIAL FLOWERS If you would like to contribute to the flower fund, place your donation in the Easter flower envelopes located in the narthex. Your donation will be used to purchase flowers to decorate the church for Easter. If you wish to donate in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one, you may write one or several names on the envelope. STATIONS OF THE CROSS The last regular Stations of the Cross will be held Friday, April 7 at 5:30pm, followed by a soup supper. On Good Friday, Stations will be at 12:15pm. 2017 $96,541 The Idaho Catholic Appeal supports 17 diocesan ministries, including cultural ministries, seminarian vocations, clergy special needs, catechesis office, and $37,694 deacon and lay ministries. St. Mary s goal is $96,541 and so far our parish has pledged $37,694. If you have heard the call and have not yet responded, please do so today. You may pick up pledge envelopes in the narthex and drop them in the collection basket, or mail them directly to the diocese. You can also donate online at ww.catholicidaho.org. SAINT MARY S SCHOOL WILL PRESENT LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS All are invited to join the 8th grade students as they re-enact the Living Stations of the Cross on Tuesday, April 11 at 2:15pm in the church. This powerful reflection will enhance and bless your Lenten journey. FOOD BANK IN NEED OF FREEZER One of the stand-up freezers at the food bank broke down last week. If you have an extra stand-up freezer, please consider donating to this worthy cause. For more information, please call Stacy at 208-450-9494. Thank you. COOKIE BAKERS NEEDED FOR EASTER VIGIL We are in need of lots of cookies for the reception at this year s Easter Vigil. If you can help, please call Joanne Lechner at 344-2782. Thank you! NOTE FROM PARTY LADIES The Party Ladies need help in reaching St. Mary's parishioners who are, or will be, 90 years young in 2017. If you know anybody who fits this category, please call Gloria McDonald, 866-0715, or Alejandra Diaz, 344-2597, with a name and contact phone number by April 17. FAMILY ADVOCATES is an organization which works to end child abuse in Idaho. Volunteers are needed to serve as advocates for the children and to help reunite families. For information and to learn about the programs we offer or how you can make a difference, please call 345-3344, or visit www.strongandsafe.org. THE MISSION OF SAINT MARY S SCHOOL is to provide a Catholic environment that instills academic excellence while preparing the whole child for life-long personal and spiritual growth, empowering him/her to become a global citizen. If you are considering a Catholic education for your child, contact Mrs. Tammy Emerich, Principal, at 342-7476, for more information or to schedule a tour. April 3 ~ 9, 2017 Mon. 3rd Jane Berglund, repose Tues. 4th Ted Emory, repose Wed. 5th Imelda Garcia, repose Thur. 6th Nelly Ordoñez Fri. 7th Kendra Shattuck Sat. 8th Aunt Berta Smith, repose Sun. 9th 8:30am For the people 10:45am St. Mary s school teachers
Page 5 Palm Saturday Sat. Apr. 8, 5pm 8:30am 10:45am Lector 1 M.J. Byrne Roger Vega Kim Day Lector 2 Susan Kleinfeldt Gloria McDonald Angie Harrison Narrator Fabia D Souza Kent Brown James Harrison Voice Billy D Souza Brian Kane Vince Huerta Palm Saturday Sat. Apr. 8, 5pm 8:30am 10:45am Cross 1 Danielle Baughmann Millie Moore Andrew Dimathas Candle Hailey Baughmann Harper Campanella Joey Gunderson Candle Amaia Anderson Sydney Moore Margaret Smock B K 24 TH ANNUAL BISHOP KELLY YOUTH FOOT- BALL CAMP is set for June 26-29. Boys in grades 3 through 8 will be introduced to basic skills of tackle football. Fees are $150. Additional family members pay $120. Camp includes fundamentals, helmet, camp shirt, insurance. For applications and online registration go to www.bkfootballcamp.com. BISHOP KELLY WELCOMES STUDENTS Bishop Kelly has room in most grade levels for the 2017/2018 school year, and generous financial aid packages are available to families. Students currently in 8th through 10th grades who are interested in learning more about becoming a Knight can spend the day shadowing a BK student. Call the admissions director, Kelly Shockey at 375-6010, to schedule a visit, or sign up online at www.bk.org/admissions. The heart of Bishop Kelly is our Catholic environment, which differentiates us from other high schools. BK students have the opportunity to explore, challenge, develop, and live their faith in theology classes, at morning and All School Mass, by participating in class retreats, and by performing acts of service in our greater Treasure Valley Community. Spend a day at BK and experience our school prayer in action, "Help me to see Jesus in others, and help others to see Jesus in me." MASS OF HEALING All are invited to this healing service at Sacred Heart Church, 811 S. Latah on Thursday, April 6, at 8:30am. Father Rob Cook will offer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick and the Prayer Ministry Team is available after Mass for prayer. For more information contact Gail Vincent at 571-4527. Sunday, April 2 KC Rosary, 8am & 10:15am- Day Chapel Coffee hour after the 8:30am Mass- Parish hall R.E. K-8, 9:40am- Various Rooms R.E. Pre-school, 10:45am- Classroom 1 RCIA Children, 11:15am- Various classrooms Clases de Primera Comunio n, 11am- Varios salones Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. JOHN! Holy Conversations, after the morning Mass- Faucher library Estudio bı blico, 7pm- Salo n D City-wide Penance Service, 7pm- St. Mark s Wednesday, April 5 Adoration, 9am-3pm- Church The Light is On ~ La Luz esta Encendida (Reconciliation-Reconciliaciones), 5pm to 9pm- Church/Iglesia Rosary, 5:15pm- Day Chapel RCIA, 7pm- Room D Thursday, April 6 Caregiver support group, 12 noon- Faucher Library Junta de Catquistas, 6pm- Room D Choir practice, 7pm- Church Friday, April 7 Estudio bı blico, 9:30am- Salo n D Centering prayer, 1pm- St. Anne s room Stations of the Cross, 5:30pm- Church Soup Supper following Stations- Parish Hall Saturday, April 8 Retiro Con irmacio n, 8am Church and Gym Birthday reception for Fr. Camacho after 7pm Mass in the Parish Hall Sunday, April 9 PALM SUNDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY FR. CAMACHO! KC pancake breakfast, 9:30am-12pm Gym R.E. K-8, 9:40am- Various rooms R.E. Pre-school, 10:45am- Classroom 1 RCIA Children, 11:15am- Various classrooms Clases de Primera Comunio n, 11am- Varios salones Pinochle, 5:30pm Gym
Fifth Sunday of Lent ~ Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma Page 6 PARISH MINISTRIES AND CONTACTS MINISTERIOS PARROQUIALES Y CONTACTOS Altar Servers Sam Murano 921-9534 ~ Esther Huerta Lectors Sam Murano ~ Margarita Luna Eucharistic Ministers/Ministros de la Eucaristía Rod Jaszkowiak ~ Familia Carretero Bishop Kelly Representative / Representante Bryan Smith Mike Caldwell, Principal Director of Music/ Director Musical Patty Gabica-Haas ~ Ray Lopez Choir Directors / Directores del Coro Robert Parsley ~ Juan Moreno ~ Benny Garcia Development & Finance Council / Consejo de Desarrollo y Finanzas Bob Ancin Merikay Jost Saul Huerta Lynn Sprague Douglas Schulze Monica Pittman Food Bank Coordinator / Banco de Comida Stacy McDonough Funeral Ministry Coordinator Blaise Bernal Knights of Columbus / Caballeros de Colón Peter Wargo (English) Ruben Irigoyen ~Martin Esquivel (Secretario) 369-0964 Nursing Ministry Linda Bieker-Arkoosh/Christie Burke-Running Melissa Gorozpe/Teresa Sanchez-Lopez Prayer Network / Cadena de Oración Sandy Racine, 985-4760 Prison Ministry / Ministerio de Prisión Christy Chapman ~ Carlos Castro Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos Carole Christensen ~ Luis Carrillo Confirmation / Confirmación Meg Lawless ~ Rosi Terriquez Religious Education / Coordinadora de Educación Religiosa Meg Lawless ~ Olga Rodriguez Sacristan Mike Sellars Parish Ambassadors for Salt & Light Radio Teresa Tavelli ~ Liliana Tena St. Mary s School Governing Board Emily Kane St. Mary s School P.T.O. Ron Goodwin Small Church Communities / Estudio Bíblico Imanol Betikoetxea ~ Francisco Amaral / Socorro Lima ~ Martha García ~ Lupita Martínez Social Catholic Teaching/Enseñanza Social de la Iglesia Gloria Terriquez Visita a los enfermos John Hitchman SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES AFTER HOURS For those who are in need of anoin ng for a TRUE LIFE THREATEN- ING EMERGENCY, please call Fr. Worster at 1 (208) 680-0608. For someone who is in the hospital, is homebound or is in a nursing home and wishes to be anointed, please call the parish at 344-2597. EMERGENCIAS SACRAMENTALES FUERA DE HORAS DE OFICINA Les recordamos que si ene una emergencia de vida o muerte y necesita la presencia de un sacerdote para ungir a alguien que este en el hospital o muy grave en casa o casa de asistencia, llame al Padre John Worster al 1 (208) 680-0608. CORPUS CHRISTI HOUSE is in desperate need of socks and underwear for both men and women. Also needed are combs, brushes, disposable razors and travel size deodorant, as well as jeans, short pants and short sleeved tops. For additional items needed, please call 426-0039. We appreciate your support and blessings to all! CONSEJO HISPANO/HISPANIC COUNCIL Coordinadores/Coordinators Francisco y Socorro Corona....861-4846 Sub Coordinadores/Assisting Juan y Juana Sánchez.....466-4150 Tesorero/Treasury Alfredo Garibay......371-1612 Secretarios/Secretaries José y Martha Ayala.Favor de llamar a la oficina Scripture Readings Fifth Sunday of Lent April 2-9, 2017 SUN. Ez 37: 12-14; Ps 130: 1-8; Rom 8: 8-11; Jn 11: 1-45 MON. Dn 13: 1-9. 15-17. 19-30. 33-62 or 13: 41-62; Ps 23: 1-6; Jn 8: 1-11 TUES. Nm 21: 4-9; Ps 102: 2-3. 16-18. 19-21; Jn 8: 21-30 WED. Dn 3: 14-20. 91-92. 95; Dn 3: 52-56; Jn 8: 31-42 THURS. Gn 17: 3-9; Ps 105: 4-9; Jn 8: 51-59 FRI. Jer 20: 10-13; Ps 18: 2-7; Jn 10: 31-42 SAT. Ez 37: 21-28; Jer 31: 10. 11-13; Jn 11: 45-56 SUN. Is 50: 4-7; Ps 22: 8-9. 17-20. 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26: 14 27: 66
Page 7 MSGR. MORGAN HAS MOVED Msgr. John Morgan has moved to an assisted living facility and welcomes visitors. His address is 5815 Coffey St. #105, Garden City, Idaho 83714. His cell phone remains the same; home number is 375-0478. He recently had a surgical procedure and his sister is requesting prayers. MOTHER TERESA, WITH GREAT LOVE I am thankful that the Little Flower has been such a source of inspiration for you. She will help you on the path of holiness. CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME St. Mark s Catholic Church, 7960 W. Northview Street, will offer a Catholics Returning Home program, on April 27 at 6:30 pm. For more information, call Audrey at 375-6651. In Memory of Red Edwards Lenten Giving for St. Mary s Food Bank Our St. Mary s Foodbank is in need of non-perishable foods and feminine hygiene items. Bins for these items will remain in the narthex throughout Lent. We thank you for your generosity. Advertiser of the week