April 17, 2016

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH
2510 So. Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 284-8333 Website: stmcatholicalhambra.org
Sunday, April 17, 2016
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS WEEKLY LITURGIES
Saturday Vigil
5:00PM
Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00-4:45PM
Sunday
7:30AM, 9:00AM, 12:30PM
10:45AM Spanish
English
Daily: Mon-Sat
8:30AM
Holy Day Masses
8:30AM, 7:00PM
Please contact the Parish Office for arrangements regarding
Baptisms, Sacrament of Matrimony, and Funerals
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday 9:00AM - 7:30PM
Friday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Closed 1:00 - 2:00PM
Closed 1:00 - 2:00PM
PARISH STAFF
Office: (626) 284-8333 Fax: (626) 282-4459
Mission Statement
We, the faith community of Saint Thomas More
Catholic church are called by God the Father, through
the guidance of the Holy Spirit to live lives inspired by
Jesus Christ.
We aspire to be a welcoming community with full,
active, and joyful participation in the celebration of the
Holy Eucharist. We are dedicated to grow in spirituality, to nurture and guide our children and youth, to
reach out and address the needs of other communities
around us.
Nuestra Misión
Nosotros, la comunidad de fe de la iglesia Católica
Saint Thomas More estamos llamados por Dios Padre,
por medio de la guía del Espíritu Santo, a vivir vidas inspiradas en Jesucristo.
Aspiramos a ser una comunidad acogedora y que
participa de forma plena, activa, y gozosa en la celebración de la Santa Eucaristía. Estamos dedicados a crecer
en espiritualidad, a educar y guiar a nuestros niños y
jóvenes, y a reconocer y atender las necesidades de otras
comunidades a nuestro alrededor.
Administrator: Fr . Er asmus Sor iano
(ext. 116) frerassoriano@gmail.com
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. J er emiah O’Neill
Deacon Couple: Rogelio and Emilia Gar cia
rogelio.emilia@hotmail.com (626) 705-1072
Pastoral Associate: Sr . Mar gar et Devlin, SSC
LMFT/Counseling (ext. 112) mdevlin_stm@hotmail.com
Safeguard the Children Contact: Mae Ho
(ext. 139) or (626) 457-5302 stmdrealhambra@gmail.com
Director of Religious Education: Mae Ho
(ext. 139) or (626) 457-5302 stmdrealhambra@gmail.com
Liturgy & Music Coordinator: Sr . Andr ea J ohnson
(ext. 137) stmmusiclit@gmail.com
Accounting Manager: Lucy Lai
(ext. 110) acct_stm@yahoo.com
Youth Ministry & Confirmation Coordinator: Fr ancisco Ramos
stmlifeteenymc@gmail.com
Assistant Coordinator: Gabr iella Ramos (ext. 135)
Parish Secretary: Lucia Alcantar
(ext. 141) stm_secretary@live.com
Parish Receptionist: Mimi Lewis
SCHOOL STAFF
School Office: (626) 284-5778 Fax: (626) 284-3303
Admin. Team: J udy J ones and Ver onica Rodr iguez, (ext. 28)
Secretary: Mar y Helen Lazo, (ext. 29)
School Website: stthomasmor ealhambr a.or g
School Email: stthomasmor e@ear thlink.net
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2016
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Administrator’s Corner
The shepherd’s voice.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
The fourth Sunday of Easter is called The
Good Shepherd Sunday. The image of a shepherd in the olden times is a common image that
many people can easily identify. Shepherding is an occupation
which is common among the people. It is a common job but with
great responsibility. One is entrusted with the care of many sheep.
The sheep must be pastured, lead to green fields, protected from
predators and must be lead to a safe barn. The job of a shepherd is
full-time. He spends most if not all of his time tending his sheep.
Being with them all the time, it is not a surprise that the sheep develop a special and unique relationship with their caretaker. There
is a strong bond developed between the shepherd and his
sheep. The sheep are able to recognize their shepherd in the course
of time. They can recognize the voice of their shepherd. It is compared to a pet dog that becomes close and intimate with its caretakers.
In the Gospel, Jesus uses a very distinct image to describe his
unique and special relationship with his people. Jesus identifies
himself as the Good Shepherd and He identifies his people as his
sheep. He is the shepherd who loves so much his flock. He has a
close connection with his sheep as shown on his familiarity with
them. He knows them one by one. He recognizes them as his
own. His care and love for his sheep are great. He is ready to protect them from anyone who wishes to snatch or harm them. He lays
down his life for them that they may live. He does not only want
them to live but to live forever. He gives them eternal life and he
wants all of them to be with him forever. Such intimate and great is
his relationship with us. This is the relationship that he desires to
have with each one of us.
However, for us to be intimately connected with him, we must
enter and develop a relationship with him. To enter into a relationship with him, we must accept him as our only and true shepherd
and no other else. This relationship with him is exclusive and lasting. To accept him as our shepherd, we must allow him to nourish
us with his body and blood, formed and guided by his words and
live with his commands and teachings. An important requisite of
this unique relationship is the need and willingness to listen to his
voice. This is the challenging part in this relationship with Jesus.
We must be able to recognize his distinctive voice and follow him.
We cannot follow him unless we are familiarized with his voice.
Today, we hear plenty of voices, each one wants to be heard and
given attention. We live in a society where everything is trying to
get our attention. Television advertisements, programs, billboards
compete with other to get our focus. There are many opinions, ideas, ideologies, and beliefs that wanted to shape our minds, attitudes,
and personality. Most of them offer solution and remedy to our
needs. At times, like sheep, we just follow them especially if they
suit our likes and desires. And we get attracted to them. We follow
them. There are too many voices to follow so much so that we get
confused and at times are lost.
Jesus says: “My sheep hear my voice.” Do we really hear his
voice? Do we recognize this voice among many? If we want to
belong to him, we must be able to recognize and listen to his voice.
To recognize him, we must have a conscious effort to do so. We
must be able to get familiarized with him and his voice. This can
only be achieved by finding precious time with Jesus in prayer. We
have to take the time to know him, his life and his teachings. This is
possible if we read and meditate on his holy words. We do this
regularly. A relationship is not developed overnight or by instant. It
takes time. Jesus calls us, invites us to have that special relationship
with him. Today, the Good Shepherd calls. May we have the willingness to listen and be guided by his voice?
La voz del pastor.
Cuarto Domingo de Pascua
El cuarto Domingo de Pascua se llama el Domingo del Buen
Pastor. La imagen de un pastor en los tiempos antiguos es una imagen
común que muchas personas pueden identificar fácilmente. El
pastoreo es una ocupación que es común entre las personas. Es un
trabajo común, pero con gran responsabilidad. Uno se confiado el
cuidado de muchas ovejas. Las ovejas deben pastar, se llevan a
campos verdes, protegidos de los depredadores y deben conducir a un
granero seguro. El trabajo de un pastor es de tiempo completo. Se
dedica la mayor parte si no, la totalidad de su tiempo atendiendo a sus
ovejas. Para estar con ellos todo el tiempo, no es una sorpresa que las
ovejas desarrollar una relación especial y única con su cuidador. Hay
un fuerte unión desarrollado entre el pastor y sus ovejas. Las ovejas
pueden reconocer a su pastor en el curso del tiempo. Pueden reconocer
la voz de su pastor. Se compara con un perro que se convierte en
cercano e íntimo con su cuidadores.
En el Evangelio Jesús usa una imagen muy distinta para describir
su relación única y especial con su pueblo. Jesús se identifica a sí
mismo como el Buen Pastor y que identifica a su pueblo como sus
ovejas. Él es el pastor que ama tanta a su rebaño. Su relación con sus
ovejas está tan cerca como se muestra en su familiaridad con ellos.
Los conoce uno a uno. Él los reconoce como propio. Su cuidado y
amor por sus ovejas son grandes. Él está listo para protegerlos de
cualquier persona que desee agarrar o dañarlos. Él da su vida por ellos
para que puedan vivir. Él no sólo quiere que vivan, sino a vivir para
siempre. Él les da vida eterna y quiere que todos ellos para estar con él
para siempre. Tan íntimo y grande es su relación con nosotros. Esta es
la relación que desea tener con cada uno de nosotros.
Sin embargo, para que podamos estar conectados íntimamente con
él, debemos que entrar y desarrollar una relación con él. Para entrar en
una relación con él, debemos aceptarlo como nuestro pastor único y
verdadero y no otra cosa. Esta relación con él es exclusivo y duradero.
Para aceptarlo como nuestro pastor, debemos permitirlo que nos
alimenta con su cuerpo y sangre, formado y guiado con sus palabras y
vivir con sus mandatos y enseñanzas. Un requisito importante de esta
relación única es la necesidad y el deseo de escuchar su voz. Esta es la
parte más difícil en esta relación con Jesús. Tenemos que ser capaces
de reconocer su voz distintiva y seguirlo. No podemos seguirlo a
menos que estemos familiarizados con su voz.
Hoy, oímos un montón de voces, cada uno quiere ser escuchado y
prestado atención. Vivimos en una sociedad donde todo está
intentando llamar nuestra atención. Los anuncios de televisión,
programas, carteles compiten con otros para conseguir nuestro foco.
Existen muchas opiniones, ideas, ideologías y creencias que querían
dar forma a nuestras mentes, actitudes y personalidad. La mayoría de
ellos ofrecen la solución y el remedio a nuestras necesidades. A veces,
como ovejas, apenas seguimos ellos especialmente si se adaptan a
nuestros gustos y deseos. Y estamos atraídos a ellos. Los seguimos.
Hay muchas voces a seguir hasta tal punto que nos confundimos y, a
veces perdidos.
Jesús dice: "Mis ovejas oyen mi voz." ¿Realmente, escuchamos su
voz? ¿Reconocemos esta voz entre muchas? Si queremos pertenecer a
él, debemos ser capaces de reconocer y escuchar su voz. Para
reconocerlo, debemos tener un esfuerzo consciente para hacerlo.
Tenemos que ser capaces de familiarizarse con él y su voz. Esto sólo
se puede lograr mediante la búsqueda de un tiempo precioso con Jesús
en la oración.
Debemos que tomar un momento para conocerlo, su vida y sus
enseñanzas. Esto es posible si leemos y meditamos en sus santas
palabras. Hacemos esto con regularidad. Una relación no se desarrolla
durante la noche o por la instantánea. Lleva su tiempo. Jesús nos
llama, nos invita a tener esa relación especial con él. Hoy, el Buen
Pastor llama. Que tengamos la disposición a escuchar y ser guiado con
su voz?
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2016
Please Pray for the Sick
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The Jews angrily reject Paul and Barnabas’ preaching. They then turn their energies to the Gentiles
(Acts 13:14, 43-52).
Psalm — We are his people, the sheep of his flock (Psalm 100).
Second Reading — John envisions a great white-robed multitude
standing before the throne and before the Lamb.
(Revelation 7:9, 14b-17).
Gospel — My sheep hear my voice; they follow me. I give them
eternal life (John 10:27-30).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18
Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30
Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50
Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20
Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6
Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14
Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a;
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera Lectura — Los judíos rechazaron airados la predicación de
Pablo y de Bernabé. Luego concentraron sus energías en los gentiles
(Hch 13:14, 43-52).
Salmo — El Señor es nuestro Dios y nosotros su pueblo. Aleluya
(Salmo 100 [99]).
Segunda lectura — Juan tiene la visión de una multitud en vestiduras
blancas ante el trono y ante el Cordero (Apocalipsis 7:9, 14b-17).
Evangelio — Mis ovejas conocen mi voz; ellas me siguen. Yo les doy
vida eterna (Juan 10:27-30).
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
Hch 11:1-18; Sal 42 (41):2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18
Hch 11:19-26; Sal 87 (86):1b-7; Jn 10:22-30
Hch 12:24 — 13:5a; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50
Hch 13:13-25; Sal 89 (88):2-3, 21-22, 25, 27;
Jn 13:16-20
Hch 13:26-33; Sal 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6
Hch 13:44-52; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 14:7-14
Hch 14:21-27; Sal 145 (144):8-13; Ap 21:1-5a;
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
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Fr. O’Neill
Bishop Rodolfo Beltran
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Dolores Alatorre
Selvia Inado
Tony Pagliotti
Anita Alderete
Evelyn Ibarra
Sharon Palmiter
Mary Helen Andrade
Hector Ibarra
Albert Pelaez Jr.
Mariano Aoanan
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Joseph Power
Rosa Astacio
Darwin Jenkins
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Gary Jones
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Patricia Bernal
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Corina Ramirez
Lourdes Brizuela
Lillian Lee
Esperanza, Marta, and
Diomira Ramirez
Steven Brown
Tod and Rose Marie
Brown
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James Lindgren
Ramon Ramos
Yee See Lipsun
Maria Raygosa
Eleanor Lopez
Debra Redo
Mary Campitiello
Mauricio Luna
Jean Reyes Williams
S. Cano
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Maria T. Riley
Blanca & Procoro
Bonnie Luna
Socorro Rios
Castañeda Dennis del Castillo
Benny Chua
Rafael and Gerardo
Luna
Candice Lyman
Isabel Cucci
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Jessica Cerda
Lucy Rivas
Luz Rodriguez
Emilia Rodriguez
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Gilbert Madrid
Gustavo Adolfo
Cely Magpantay
Delatorre
Sonia Gonzalez Deltoro Alina Magrina
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Edgardo Marin
Aurora Santos
Elias Esobedo
Jean Miceli
Ronald Santos
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Monica Monreal
Robert Schmidt
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Barbara Montague
Efren and Bertha
Moreno
Caridad Muro
Uldarica Sison
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Jovita Tagle
Dolores Natividad
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Juan Antonio Garcia
Gisela Newson
V
Adria Garcia
Dan Garcia
Daniela Garcia de la
Rosa
Dolores Garcia
Virginia Rosales
Louis Sanchez
Dean Smith
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Dory Aoanan
John Lambert
Rosa Gomez
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Ricardo Villegas
Jose Gonzalez
Barbara Ornelas
Felicidad Villegas
Annie Bonilla
Mary Lou Ochoa
Isaiah Gutierrez
Christopher Vindell
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Leopoldo Hernandez
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Corazon Castro
Salvador Rivera
Joan Diskin
Glicerio Sison
Memo Herrera
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Sally Herrera
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Adria Garcia
Antonino Soriano
Carmen Hopping
Fariz Ziedan
Sister Jacinta
Ernest Wong
Ramon Lai
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2016
THE EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE OF MERCY
December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016
The Jubilee announcement had been made on the second anniversary of
the election of Pope Francis, during his homily for the penitential liturgy with which the Holy Father opened the “24 Hours for the Lord”.
This initiative, proposed by the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of
the New Evangelization, promotes throughout the world the opening of
churches for an extended period of time for the purpose of inviting
people to the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The theme
for this year has been taken from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians,
“God rich in mercy” (Eph 2:4).
Please visit the Year of Mercy website at seekmercy.org
PECHANGA RESORT CASINO
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Join a fun-filled trip to:
Pechanga Resort Casino,
California’s Biggest Casino,
to raise funds for
St. Thomas More Church.
Bus pick-up
location:
St. Thomas
More Church
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St. Thomas More School
Sunday April 24, 2016
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
STM School Field and Parish Hall
Come out and join us for Music, Food, Games, Raffle
and the Annual School Talent Show. Fun For All Ages!
All proceeds go to benefit the children of STM School.
2510 S.
Fremont Ave.
For More information please contact:
Lucia Alcantar (323) 828-9768
Donation amount:
$25.00 per person
Package includes:
Round trip transportation, tip to bus driver,
light snacks during trip, $5 casino play credit.
First time guests to Pechanga will receive a
$10 voucher that can be used for food, play or shopping.
Reservations:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Bus capacity limit is 50 persons. Reservations will be taken on first-come - firstserved basis. Full payment is required upon reservation.
For “Guest Manifest” required by the casino, please provide player name, complete
address, Pechanga card # (if available) or your birthdate.
Player must show to Pechanga Casino a valid ID: driver’s license, State ID or passport; or your Pechanga card to receive promotional credits.
For information or reservations:
Luna Soriano (323) 528-5102
Lilly Carlisle (626) 485-4734
Baked Goods & Gently
Used Sale
Please join us in the hall this Sunday,
April 17th,
for a Bake sale and Gently-Used sale!
Hosted by Mission Circle
Thank you for your generous support!
Vatican Splendors features over 200 objects, including personal mementos from both His Holiness Pope Benedict and
Pope Saint John Paul II. From the sights and sounds of the
grand Basilica to a touchable cast of Saint John Paul II's hand,
it's a true "insiders" view of the Vatican, including spiritual,
artistic and ceremonial treasures. With its vast collection of
paintings and artifacts dating from the earliest days of papal
history, Vatican Splendors provides an unprecedented opportunity for faith formation.
This program allows parishioners to obtain exhibit tickets at a
discounted price of $5 off each ticket. Tickets can be pur chased at
www.ReaganLibrary.com/VaticanSplendors or at the Reagan Library
box office. Enter or mention discount code: 'PARISH'.
Sunday B reakfast
Please join us in the hall for
Carne Asada Tacos,
Rice and Beans
8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
www.facebook.com/StThomasMoreAlhambra
Sponsored by the Parishioners of STM
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2016
MASS SCHEDULE
CURRENT EVENTS
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Saturday, April 16, 2016
8:30 AM Fr. Hoan
Mary Lou Ochoa †
4:00 PM Fr. Harold
Confessions
5:00 PM Fr. Harold
Ramon Lai †
10:00 AM
First Reconciliation STMS
Mission Circle Drop-off
3:00 PM
items
Sunday, April 17, 2016
8:30 AM Sunday Breakfast
Mission Circle:
8:30 AM
Gently Used and Bake Sale
Sunday, April 17, 2016
7:30 AM GP
Leonor Orozco †
9:00 AM Fr. Eras
Glicerio Sison †
Comboni
10:45 AM
Missionary
Rafael Osorio †
12:30 PM Fr. Eras
Mary Lou Ochoa †
8:30 AM Fr. Eras
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Hall
Hall
9:30 AM
Legion of Mary
Ministry Center
7:30 PM
Youth Band Practice
Church
9:00 AM
Our Lady of Wisdom Prayer
Group
Church
6:45 PM
English Choir Practice
Church
7:00 PM
Grupo de Oración
Ministry Center
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Ramon Lai †
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
8:30 AM Fr. Eras
Hall
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Stuart Carlisle †
8:30 AM Fr. Harold
Church
Monday, April 18, 2016
Monday, April 18, 2016
John Baptist Hoang †
Thursday, April 21, 2016
9:00 AM
Mother of Perpetual Help
Novena
Church
7:00 PM
Bible Study
Ministry Center
Thursday, April 21, 2016
8:30 AM Fr. Donovan
Marciano Aguila Jr. †
Friday, April 22, 2016
8:30 AM GP
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Gloria Osuna Hsi (Birthday)
6:30 PM
Year of Mercy Vigil
Church
6:30 PM
Youth Nights
Ministry Center
8:00 PM
Spanish Choir Practice
Church
Eucharistic Adoration
Church
Friday, April 22, 2016
Saturday, April 23, 2016
8:30 AM Fr. Eras
Parishioners of STM
4:00 PM Fr. Hoan
Confessions
5:00 PM Fr. Hoan
Ramon Lai †
9:00 AM
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Sunday, April 24, 2016
6:00 PM
Confirmation Class
Hall (or MC)
7:30 PM
Ultreya Group
Ministry Center
7:30 AM Fr. Hoan
Parishioners of STM
9:00 AM Fr. Eras
Ruth Larrea †
8:30 AM
10:45 AM Fr. Ruiz
Rafael Garcia†
10:00 AM
12:30 PM GP
Dory Aoanan †
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Hall
STM Spring Festival
School Field
Safeguard the Children
Collections for 4/10/16
5:00 PM
Sunday Breakfast
$839.00
7:30 AM
$835.00
9:00 AM
$1,760.00
10:45 AM
$493.00
12:30 PM
$871.00
By mail/online
$914.00
Bldg Fund
$1,758.00
Altar Society
$70.00
Special Projects Fund
Total
$22.00
$7,562.00
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is participating in the Prevent Child Abuse
American Pinwheel for Prevention campaign. The pinwheel is an
uplifting symbol of childhood and represents every child’s right for a
life filled with hope, health and happiness. Through this Campaign
we are provided another opportunity to transform awareness into
action. For more information on how to have your parish, school or
family be a part of this important campaign, contact
jvienna@la-archdiocese.org
May the Door of Mercy be opened wide in our dioceses,
our parishes, our homes and our hearts, to receive those
who were abused, and may we as the People of God walk
with them on their journey to healing, we pray to the Lord.