St. Felicitas Catholic Church

St. Felicitas Catholic Church
www.stfelicitassl.org
MAR. 16, 2014 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
1662 Manor Blvd. San Leandro ● Email: stfelicitaschurch@comcast.net
Tel.No. (510) 351-5244 ● Fax (510) 351-5730
Mass Schedule:
Parish Staff
Rev. Augustine Joseph
286
Parochial Administrator
Rev. Thomas Khue
Parochial Vicar
297
Rev Tran T Dinh (In Residence)
351-5221
Vietnamese Ministry
Jose Prado - Deacon (Retired)
Tim Myers - Deacon
Mercey Zamora,
347-1293
Pastoral Assoc./Spanish Ministry
Sr. Bernadette Nguyen
347-1283
Vietnamese Community,
Altar Servers
Sr. Ancilla Marie Le
347-1282
Pastoral Care
Sr. Magdalena Duong
347-1298
Ministry / Finance
Sharon Clancey
347-1281
Office Secretary/Receptionist
Clare Zipp
Bulletin
347-1284
Religious Education Office
Sandi Walton—DRE
Geri Lara—Youth Ministry
Fax:
stlfelicitasccd@comcast.net
483-4880
Convent
351-5577
St. Vincent DePaul
706-1972
483-2626
Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am
12:15(Spanish)
4:30pm(Vietnamese)
Saturday 8:15am, 4:30pm (Vigil)
Daily (Mon-Fri) 7:00am, 8:15am
Holy Days 7:00am, 8:15am, 7:00pm
1st Friday Exposition 12:30 - 4:45pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday, 3:15 to 4:00pm or by appointment
Baptism
4th Sunday of every month 2:00pm
Contact Parish Office for information.
Marriage
Arrangements to be made 6 months prior to the
wedding
Parish Office Hours
Mon-Thurs 9:00am- 4:30 pm
Friday
9:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday
8:30am 12:00 pm
Parish School
357-2530
Meghan Anne Jorgensen
Principal
1650 Manor Blvd.
Fax: 357-5358
Emergency (during non-office hours)
875-9163
POPES JOHN XXIII, & JOHN PAUL II
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Blessed John XXIII and John Paul II would be canonized at a single ceremony on April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday. The pope made the announcement Sept. 30, 2013 at the
end of an "ordinary public consistory," a gathering of cardinals.
Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes, read the biographies and
highlighted the "service to peace" and the impact both popes had "inside and outside the
Christian community" at times of great cultural, political and religious transformation.
Blessed John XXIII, known particularly for convoking the Second Vatican Council, was pope from
1958 to 1963; Blessed John Paul beatified him in 2000. Pope Francis said Blessed John was "a bit
of the 'country priest,' a priest who loves each of the faithful and knows how to care for them; he did
this as a bishop and as a nuncio." He was holy, patient, had a good sense of humor and, especially
by calling the Second Vatican Council, was a man of courage, Pope Francis said. "He was a man
who let himself be guided by the Lord."
Most of us remember Blessed John Paul II. He was known as a globetrotter who made 104 trips
outside Italy, served as pope from 1978 to 2005 and was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on Divine
Mercy Sunday, May 1, 2011. About Blessed John Paul, Pope Francis said, "I think of him as 'the
great missionary of the church," because he was "a man who proclaimed the Gospel everywhere."
The choice of April 27, which will be Divine Mercy Sunday in 2014, was not a complete surprise.
Pope Francis said he had been considering Dec. 8, but the possibility of icy roads could make it
difficult for Polish pilgrims who would travel by bus to Rome for the ceremony.
The other option, he said, was Divine Mercy Sunday, a celebration instituted worldwide by Pope
John Paul. Since the beginning of his pontificate in March, Pope Francis has emphasized God's
mercy and readiness to forgive those who recognize their need for pardon; a new "age of mercy"
was needed in the church and the world.
Pope Francis signed a decree recognizing the miracle needed for Blessed John Paul's canonization
July 5; the same day, the Vatican announced that the pope had agreed with members of the Congregation for Saints' Causes that the canonization of Blessed John should go forward even without
a second miracle attributed to his intercession.
(From Catholic News Service)
SECOND SUNDAY
IN LENT
MAR. 16, 2014
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
7:00 pm Confirmation I in Church & Gym
THIS WEEK: 2nd Collection: Catholic Relief
Services
NEXT WEEK: 2nd Collection: Bishop’s Annual
Appeal
FINANCIAL CORNER
Mar. 9, 2014
OUR WEEKLY GOAL:
$ 11,700.00
Sunday Collection
$ 11,443.00
Amount needed to reach goal:$
257.00
ASH WEDNESDAY
$
5,144.00
Thank you for your generosity.
..
There is no stewardship collection during Lent.
SOUP & STATIONS
Thursdays
SOUP SUPPER STARTS AT 6 PM IN GYM
STATIONS ARE AT 7 PM IN CHURCH
MARCH 23 - M ARCH 26, 2014
Mass Intentions Mar. 16 thru Mar. 23
Sun
3/16
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30am
12:15pm
Marybeth Schweska †
Rodolfo Dacumos †
Parishioners
Juventina Aguilar (Living)
Mon 3/17
7:00 am
Neves Viloria †
8:15 am
Enerio Valencio †
7:00 am
Federica Doria-Qui †
8:15 am
7:00 am
8:15 am
7:00 am
8:15 am
John T. Clancey †
Conrado Villanueva †
Teresa Pham †
Vera & Tony Ornellas †
Tillie & Eloy Gumataotao
(Living)
7:00 am
Joseph Serratore †
8:15 am
8:15 am
4:30 pm
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
All Souls
Pat & Luis Rodrigo †
Parishioners
Olga & Jorge Jui †
Alfonso & Teresita Colobong †
Cecilia Maria Tran †
12:15pm
Carlos Aguilar †
Tue
3/18
Wed. 3/19
Thu
Fri.
3/20
3/21
Sat
3/22
Sun
3/23
Our Parish Mission is being conducted by Brian Casey
from “Good Ministries” of Seattle. The theme is “Our
Walk in His Footsteps”.
This mission should be attended by all who have the
desire and the courage to experience more completely the
living out of their Baptismal gifts and promises.
The evening sessions will be from 7 pm to 8:30 pm,
Monday through Wednesday evening. There will also be
morning sessions Monday through Wednesday from 9 am
to 10:30 am
Mon am Topic 1: Our Humility & Obedience
9am
Topic 2: Our Call to Evangelize
Mon pm Topic 1: Our Awareness
7 pm
Topic 2: Our Needs, Suffering & Prayer
Tues am Topic 1: Our Peace & Joy in the Lord
9am
Topic 2: Our Strength in the Cross
Tues pm Topic 1: Our Handling of Fear & Anxiety
7pm
Topic 2: Our Love, Mercy & Forgiveness
Wed am Topic 1: Our Serving God or the World
9 am
Topic 2: Our Power in the Holy Spirit
Topic 3: Our Becoming Like Children
Wed pm Topic: Our Simplicity and Detachment
7pm
INTERESTED IN KNOWING MORE ABOUT THE
CATHOLIC FAITH?
Are you an adult who…
is interested in being baptized Catholic?
was baptized in another Christian tradition and would like to explore what being
Catholic is all about?
 was baptized Catholic as a child, but has
not celebrated the Sacraments of Eucharist
and Confirmation?


If you answered “yes” to any of the above, please
consider joining our ongoing inquiry sessions for
a chance to ask questions, learn more about us
and about the Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults, the process by which adults join the
Church. No commitment is required. For more
information, call the parish office at 510-351-5244.
PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Julie Chin, Connie & Joyce Guaraglia,
Maria Vargas, Ed Fletcher, Sara Le Fargo,
Teresa Tran, Maureen Nolan, Maria Silva, Louis
Valenzuela, Alice Martinez, Jim Lachemeyer,
Maria Nguyen, Rachel Bonjiorno, Mimi Duarte,
Lucy Ferreira, Vincent Jacques, Joe Zipp,
Sr. Rosa, John Vargas, Arlene Pershing, Jim
Hackmeier, Josie Herrera, Mary Valladon,
Stephanie Rodrigues, Priscilla Shelton, Elaine
Stansell, Constance Pierce, Evelyn Thude,
Mitchel Estrelles, Dee Darbo, Fran Victorran,
Keith Long, Barbara Maloon, Lucy Larris, Bob
Casella, Velma Boitex, Vigilio Legaspi, Paul
Prado,
Ray Yusi, Vincente Aguillon, Mario
Nombre, Thelma Lake, Peggy Miller, Doris
Babik, Michael & Lora Babik, Art Matoza, Maria
Le, Juner Valenoia, Doug &Julie Rien, Emil Kern,
Bill Delaney, George
Ragusno, Gwendolyn
DeVries, Roderick Caldwell, Adeline Vargas,
Anita Medina
** If any person in this list passes away to
eternity, Please inform the parish office so
that we can pray for the repose of his soul.
ST. FELICITAS SCHOOL
During Lent our students are expected to continue
to grow in their faith through self reflection, prayer,
and penance. A tool we use is a form of the
Ignatian Examen. We do this together as a school
everyday. Here is what we pray:
Lord we ask you to bring your light into our memory as we remember our actions and decisions
throughout the day…
I remember the things throughout the day that I am
thankful for…
I reflect on any positive interactions that I had with
my peers… I remember how good it feels when I
act as a loved Child of God… I remember what I
did to create the happiness in that situation… Lord
help me to continue your good work.
I reflect on any negative interactions that I had with
my peers. I remember how bad it feels deep down
to be a part of an unkind situation. I recognize the
part that I played in the situation and how it is
leading me away from you, my God. Lord, grant
me your forgiveness and give me the strength to
learn from my mistakes. Help me to work harder to
be your loved child and make your name known to
others.
Lord God I am thankful for the gift of the new day
tomorrow and I will continue to work to be the best
person that I can be.
We ask this through Christ our Lord… Amen
Events of the Week Mar.17
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day
Catholic Daughters
Youth Event Planning
CCD Jr. High
Hall
SMC
Church
3:30 pm
3:45 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
CCD Parent Faith Share
Faith Formation Classes
RCIA - Penance ...
Spanish Catechist Mtg.
Vietnamese Penance
SMC
School
SMC
AE Rm
Church
Faith Formation Class
Faith Share Parents
Spanish Adult Choir
School
SMC
Adult Ed
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
Soup
Stations.
Spanish Youth Group
Spanish Small Faith
Spanish Stations
Gym
Church
Soc. Hall
AE Rm
Church
FRI.
3/21
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
Spanish Children’s Choir
Vietnamese Stations
Vietnamese Choir
Soc. Hall
Church
AE Rm
SAT.
3/22
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Vietnamese Activity
Vietnamese Cursillo Grp.
Gym
Hall
MON
3/17
TUES
3/18
WED.
3/19
THR
3/20
Pray for the Departed:
Vernon Schilts, Edward Uducu
6:00 pm
6:15 pm
7:00 pm
Soup Supper
Bring your family for a simple soup
supper, followed by Lenten prayer
Eating lighter, simpler meals is a Lenten tradition. Fasting and almsgiving go together. When we give up
something during Lent, or eat simpler and less food, we
can put aside money that is saved and give it to the
poor.
Please join our parish community on Thursday evenings during Lent and share in this traditional Lenten
practice. Prayer, fasting and almsgiving and making
sacrifices of little things will help us to strengthen our
relationship with God. This is also a wonderful way to
meet with other young families within our parish.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The Stations of the Cross are one of the oldest devotions in the Church. Jerusalem has been one of the most
important pilgrimage sites for Christians. Pilgrims go to
trace the via dolorosa (the way of sorrows). This is the
route Jesus followed from Pilate’s house to Golgatha—
the hill on which he was crucified—and finally to his
tomb. It was said that after Jesus’ death, resurrection,
and ascension, Our Lady walked the via dolorosa often.
Those of us who cannot go to Jerusalem have
the opportunity to make this pilgrimage journey in our
own church. This is in the popular Lenten devotion. At
each station, we pause to remember the event that took
place there. Join together with the parish community to
participate in this devotion on the Thursdays in Lent.
Happy
St. Patrick’s
Day
GIFTS ARE NEEDED FOR
“THE YOUNG AT HEART’
LUNCHEON
For
APRIL
STATIONS OF THE CROSS (CONT.)
These are the stations
Jesus is condemned to death
Jesus carries his cross
Jesus falls the first time
Jesus meets his mother
Simon and Cyrene helps Jesus carry his cross
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
Jesus falls the second time
Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
Jesus falls the third time
Jesus is stripped of his garments
Jesus is nailed to the cross
Jesus dies on the cross
Jesus is taken down from the cross
Jesus is place in the tomb
Family Activity
Periodically during Lent, take your child to the church
and pray the stations. You could have your child draw a
picture of each station (or choose one each week) or
have them create one from modeling clay. If you would
like a copy of the stations with reflections please stop
by the Religious Education office and we will provide
you with one.
~Sandi
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Deuteronomy 9:4b-10; Luke 6:36-38
Tuesday:
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Matthew 23:1-12
Wednesday: 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16;
Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Luke 2:41-51a
Thursday:
Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 16:19-31
Friday:
Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a;
Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday:
Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday:
Exodus 17:3-7; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8;
John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios
A las personas que van a servir de testigos ante
un tribunal civil se les pregunta:
“¿Jura solemnemente decir la verdad,
toda la verdad y nada más que la verdad?”
Ellos deben responder: “Sí, juro” antes de que el
tribunal escuche su testimonio. Todos esperan, sin
embargo, que su hostilidad o simpatía hacia el acusado
dé el matiz a su testimonio.
En el relato del Evangelio de hoy la mujer que está junto al pozo seguro esperaba hostilidad por parte de Jesús.
Como samaritana y pecadora los judíos la consideraban impura.
No en balde en sus respuestas a Jesús parece temerosa y defensiva.
No obstante, Jesús le dice la verdad, toda la verdad y nada más que la verdad. Ella también le dice la verdad a
Jesús, pero sólo una verdad parcial, la verdad que ella está dispuesta a admitirse a sí misma y a admitirle a este
extranjero. Cuando él responde con la verdad acerca de ella, ¿por qué no se le endurece el corazón a ella y protesta la rudeza de Jesús, o por qué sencillamente no agarra su cántaro y se va? Debe haber sido el amor detrás
del testimonio de Jesús lo que hace que ella lo escuche y acepte la verdad acerca de quién es ella y quién es
Jesús. Entonces, y tal vez por primera vez en su vida, ella se siente libre de dar testimonio de toda la verdad a
cuantos encuentre en su camino.
Sólo el amor puede derribar las murallas que nosotros erigimos para escondernos la verdad a nosotros mismos y
esconderla a los demás. Sólo el amor puede revelar la verdad acercad de un Dios que atiende nuestra sed e ignora nuestros temores e infidelidades. Sólo el amor puede dar testimonio de que “cuando aún éramos pecadores
Cristo murió por nosotros” (Romanos 5:8).—Virginia Stillwell Derechos de autor © 2013, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura —Abram partió como se lo había ordenado el Señor (Génesis 12:1-4a).
Salmo — Señor, muéstrate bondadoso con nosotros, puesto que en ti hemos confiado
(Salmo 33 [32]).
Segunda lectura — Comparte conmigo los sufrimientos por la predicación del Evangelio,
sostenido por la fuerza de Dios
(2 Timoteo 1:8b-10).
Evangelio — “Este es mi Hijo amado, en quien tengo puestas mis complacencias,
escúchenlo”
(Mateo 17:1-9).
Vivamos la Palabra de Dios
Jesús está siempre dispuesto a hablar la verdad acerca de cada uno de nosotros y derramar su amor divino en nuestro corazón.
¿Está tu corazón endurecido o tus oídos cerrados a escuchar toda la verdad?
¿Estás compartiendo el agua viva que has recibido?
Derechos de autor © 2013, World Library Publications.
Todos los derechos reservados.
Abril 08 tendremos servicio de reconciliación o confesión
A la 7:30 de la noche.
Confesiones en Español y otros idiomas.
Cristo Jesús te espera con su misericordia y amor. No faltes!