Father Patrick V. Kirsch ext-223 Pastor, KHS Deacon Victor Tiambeng Christine Kramer-ext.226 Faith Formation Alison Watts Parish Secretary - ext. 224 Melinda Ramirez - ext. 225 Stewardship Coordinator Noy Rances Youth Ministry/Confirmation Coordinator - ext. 227 Mass Location Rosa Parks Elementary School 13830 Whispering Hills Dr. Eastvale, CA 92880 Saturday Liturgy 4:00 p.m. Sunday Liturgies: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m., 12 Noon Spanish Confession Saturdays from 2:30-3:30 Rosa Parks Elementary School. Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9am-4 pm Closed for lunch 12:30-1:30pm Friday 9-1pm THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BLESSED OSCAR ROMERO PARISH OFFICE: 14395 CHANDLER, EASTVALE, CA 92880 PHONE: (951) 893-1522 WEB: BLESSEDOSCARROMERO.COM Mission Statement The Catholic Community of Blessed Oscar Romero is devoted to making our community a place where God enters people's lives through Prayer, Silence, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Community and Service, and where we strive to make Jesus Christ more known and more loved!
Twenty-seventh Sunday in ordinary time page two My Dear Friends, Last Sunday s pastor s le er s subject, Our Lady of the Rosary, whose Feast Day was celebrated on October 7 th. The liturgical feasts dedicated to the Mother of God and Marian prayer, such as the Rosary, an epitome of the whole Gospel, express this devo on to the Virgin Mary. The Virgin Mary is the perfect Orans (pray-er), a figure of the Church. When we pray to her, we are adhering with her to the plan of the Father, who sends His Son to save all men. Like the beloved disciple we welcome Jesus mother into our homes, for she has become the mother of all the living. We can pray with and to her. The prayer of the Church is sustained by the prayer of Mary and united with it in hope. (Catechism of the Catholic Church 971, 2679.) Anyone who knows six easy prayers can pray a Rosary; you will also need to know twenty Mysteries to meditate upon as you pray. The Rosary begins with the Apostles Creed, followed by one Our Father, three Hail Marys (tradi onally offered for an increase in faith, hope, and charity for those praying the Rosary), a Glory Be, and, if desired, the Fa ma Prayers. Next come five mysteries, each consis ng of one Our Father, ten Hail Marys, a Glory Be, and, if desired, the Fa ma Prayers. Conclude with the Hail Holy Queen. Please say a few extra prayers a er the Hail Holy Queen for the Pope. h p//:www.catholicity.com There is that place in life where you feel like you have everything that you ve ever wanted and that everything is just the way you always thought that it would be. That is the kind of peace, happiness, and fulfillment that God wants for all us. That is the kind of fulfillment that comes through love, prayer, and unity with God. We are truly blessed if we can know and understand all the wonders of love; what it can overcome, and what it can become. God made us and our hearts are made for God. God has ins lled in each of us a desire for truth, for peace, and for love. These longings are completely fulfilled only when we are united with God. Living the fullness of our Catholic faith will bring us to that unity. Praying the Holy Rosary of the Roman Catholic Church is one of the best ways to achieve that unity. (Excerpted from http://www.rosary.com) Prayerfully, Father Patrick V. Kirsch KHS Pastor
October 8th, 2017 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Monday: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Denis and Companions; St. John Leonardi; Columbus Day; Canadian Thanksgiving Day Wednesday: Saint John XXIII Saturday: St. Callistus I; Blessed Virgin Mary READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jon 1:1 -- 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10] page Three Heart of Mary Women s Fellowship Are you in need of encouragement and more prayer in your life? Are you looking for a way to connect with other women in our parish? Are you in need of a couple of hours to refresh your spirit? We invite all women of the parish to join us this coming Saturday, October 14 from 8:30 to 11:00 at the Parish Office/Chapel. We begin with coffee at 8:30, pray the rosary at 9:00, followed by an inspira onal speaker sharing their faith journey. Find me for yourself and your rela onship with Jesus, through Mary, while ge ng to know your fellow parishioners. For further informa on please contact Lori Mapes at 951-675-8440 Stewardship of Treasure Week of October 1st, 2017 Plate & Envelope..$7473.05 Online Giving.$1945.00 Total... $9418.05 Thank you for your generosity! Online Giving is Available! Use Online Giving to schedule recurring or one-time donations. Available on our website at www.blessedoscarromero.com.this is a convenient and helpful way to stay up-to-date on your giving. New Parishioner: We warmly welcome new parishioners and visitors. Blessed Oscar Romero believes in the Stewardship Program committed to serving the Lord with our God-given time, talent, and treasure. Church contributions are made by means of the envelope system. All parishioners are encouraged to support the church and we promote the use of envelopes. We ask you to register as soon as possible by completing this registration form and dropping it into the collection basket. Name(s): Address: City and Zip: Phone: Heaven On Earth. Come spend some time in the quiet presence of our Lord. Bask in the warmth of His love. Eucharistic Adoration is held every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am. -12 Noon in the Chapel at the Parish Office. Email:
page four BLESSED OSCAR ROMERO IS GROWING... Praise God! But, with growth come the need to provide. We are in need of the following: RCIA Team Bap smal team For more informa on and to volunteer please contact Melinda Ramirez, Stewardship Coordinator, at ext. 225 Interested in learning more about your Catholic faith and preparing for the Sacraments? Join us every Monday from 7-8:30pm at the Parish Office. Please call Deac. Vic at 626-215-9484 or call the parish office for more information. ACTS RETREAT is coming to Blessed Oscar Romero You are invited to spend a spirit-filled ACTS retreat weekend with your fellow parishioners to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ, renew yourself spiritually, give new meaning to your prayer life, and build lasting friendships with members of your parish and faith community. Women's ACTS Retreat November 16 th -19 th Men s ACTS Retreat November 30 th - December 3 rd Call for Parish Office for Information Congratulations to the Gospel Reflection sheet winners for the month of September! Paige Daly 1st year in Mr. and Mrs. Montilla's class Aliyah Cerna 2nd year in Ms. Abby and Ms. Nia's class Certificates and Juice it Up gift cards can be picked up in class from catechists. Reminder Religious Education parents: Please bring a bag of candy and attend the Trunk or Treat to receive credit for a Family Faith Formation. This is a fun way for our Religious Education families to be active in the community of Blessed Oscar Romero. The Trunk or Treat will be on Oct. 28th. Candy collection will take place on Oct. 22nd after all Masses. Be A Part of Our Church Directory We are excited to announce that our first Blessed Oscar Romero parish directory is in the works! It's a wonderful resource for everyone to get to know their fellow parishioners. We would like all of our parishioners to be included in this historical book. Each family photographed will receive a free directory and have the opportunity to purchase packages. Parishioner business owners can place a lis ng or ad. Please visit www.sdimages.pics, click on the Blessed Oscar Romero bu on for all the details and to schedule an appointment. Or call SD Images directly at (951) 898-8895. Blessed Oscar Romero s Trunk or Treat is Oct 28th from 1:30-3:30 at Rosa Parks School! Games, Food, Photo Booth, Candy! By Oct 22 nd : please bring all donations to Mass or the office. We need candy and juice boxes donated! Oct 28 th : we need volunteers 2-4 hours. If you can help email trunkortreat@yahoo.com or call 951-371-1971. We also need people to decorate their trunks and hand out candy. We have so many young children in our parish this will be lots of fun! The Hospitality Commi ee would like to invite you to "Lunch and Chat with Father Pat!" This is a great way for Father Pat to get to know you be er. 10 parishioners will get a chance to have lunch with Father Pat. What a great way to end your Sunday. The 10 people will meet at the church office on October 15 at 12:00 for lunch with Fr. Pat. Blessed Oscar Romeo Hospitality Commi ee will be providing the lunch so just come! Please contact Jude Washington at (951)310-3629 if you would like to par cipate. Due to limited space, we can only accommodate groups of 10 at a me. Adults and children are welcome. We will be se ng other dates if you can t make this one so watch in the bulle n!
page five Confirma on Retreat 2 is on its way October 20-22 @ San ago Retreat Center. Make sure to bring in your permission slips ASAP to Noy at the parish office! We Honor the Dead by Helping the Living. Healing A er Loss, HAL, is a 5-week program that will be presented to help those people who have lost someone to death. We will lovingly help you work through the grieving process, a process all must go through, by people who also has had great success because of her caring and experienced heart. HAL starts Wednesday October 18 th and con nuing every Wednesday through November 15th, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 3774 Jackson St, Riverside from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. If you are interested in mee ng with this group, contact Valerie Doran at St. Thomas the Apostle Church at 951-689-1131. A one- me $35.00 dona on is requested to cover the cost of handout materials. El ministerio Recuperándome te invita a los siguientes Retiros de Sanación para Sobrevivientes de Abuso y Violencia 11 de noviembre: La Sanación a través de la Esperanza De 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Donación: $15 (Incluye desayuno, almuerzo y material) Para hacer una reservación o para mayor información llame al (909) 475-5129 o envíe un correo a esamaniego@sbdiocese.org The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; Listen with your spouse for God s message of love by exploring a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekend is on November 17-19 in Ontario. To apply, and for all weekend dates visit www.sb-wwme.org or call 909-521-1430 Sick and Homebound If you or someone you know would like to request a visit from a sick & homebound minister for distribution of Holy communion, please contact Lisa Montoya @ 951-203-0173 Archivist Lorraine Romin 909-262-5151 rainee423@aol.com Knights of Columbus Richard Contreras 951-906-8218 luv3dog@verizon.net Liturgy Altar Servers Nathaniel Ilo 917-600-6355 Eucharistic Ministry Debbie and Mike Lira debbielira@sbcglobal.net 951 741-9520 Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound Lisa Montoya 951-203-0173 lisarowerealtor@gmail.com Hospitality Mary Kay Sherman Cell 908-331-3361 Liturgy Wilson George 323-274-6374 Music Ministry Gayle Dowling 760-488-8879 Reader Ministry Joy Arcega 909 731-3611 Set-up Ministry Nathaniel Ilo 917-600-6355 Ushers Greg Hernandez 213-200-8602 Multi-Cultural Ministries American Heritage Girls Shelley Wallevand 714-924-0701 shellatte1@gmail.com Filipino Ministry Joy Arcega 909-731-3611 Info@fcbor.org Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Johnny Murcia 909-697-5445 Span-Eng. Translator Edith Beltran 951-515-5815 Outreach to the Needy Trish Budde 951-415-1211 Prayer Groups Amigos de Jesús Rosendo& Marcela Ortiz (909)578-3147 Eucharistic Adoration Office Assistance Heart of Mary Women s Fellowship Cathy Payne 951-283-8149 Lori Mapes 951-675-8440 Military Prayer Ministry Nel Jayawardana 909-636-1449 Religious Education Director of Religious Ed. Christine Kramer ext.226 christinek.blessedoscar @gmail.com Youth Ministry/ Confirmation Coor. Noy Rances ext 227 RCIA Deacon Vic Tiambeng 626-215-9484 vidowjc@yahoo.com Quinceañeras Rebecca Gonzalez blessedoscarromero15@yah oo.com Safe Environment Coor. Parish Office Technical Audio Visual Tech. Rodger Carrillo 949-579-0018 Information Technology Allan Guray 909-240-3870 Web Master David Boyse 760-898-2790