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Roman Catholic Parish & Guadalupe Mission
505 S. Avenue B ♦ 417 Avenida 15 ♦ Yuma, Az 85364 ♦ (928) 782-7516
January 25, 2015/25 de Enero, 2015
2015 DEDICATION TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL
EARLY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education began as early as 1874 when the Sisters of St. Joseph came from Tucson.
Sisters- Superior Maxima, Sister Monica, and Sister Martha were the first sisters recorded to have opened Sacred Heart Convent and School.
The flood of 1891 destroyed the school and the sisters then left the area.
The Sisters of Mercy followed and built a new school. After two years, however, they were forced to leave because of financial difficulties.
Records show that the Sisters of St. joseph opened a school at Ft. Yuma. The United States had abandoned Ft. Yuma in 1880. The Director of the Catholic
Indian Bureau was asked to take over the Fort. By 1886, the old Fort building had been converted to facilities for a school and was doing well. However, by
1895, the government passed out support for denomination schools. The sisters left the school in 1900.
Celebrating 85 years of Catholic Education:
There would be no religious school in Yuma until 1929. Father Paul Figueroa writes – “ The building of the convent is of three stories high in a very interesting
place of the new modern city on YUMA HEIGHTS. Sisters coming from the northern states seemed to be very pleased.”
Fr. Felican Payas, C.M. crystalized the dreams and work of his predecessors. It was Fr. Payas who invited the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity to take
over the new Parochial School.
It is interesting to note that, according to reports, Fr. Payas received an acceptance letter from the Sisters after the entire Parish made a public novena to St.
Joseph.
The first Sisters who came to Yuma in 1930 were Sister Edgar Annen, Sister DeLiillis Pritzl, Sister Justin Pollack, and Sister Prisca Zehrens. By 1932, the
school had an enrollment of 130 in the first four grades of grammar school and a kindergarten. The school work was under the supervision of Sister Justin
with assistance from Sister Bennett, kindergarten and music; Sister Prisca, first grade and Sister Agatha, second grade; and Sister Delillis, fourth grade.
Classes continued in that building until 1970; the building at that time was beyond repair. An application was made to the Bishop and his council to close the
school in the Spring of 1970. Bishop Green granted borrowing power to the Parish in order for the school to be relocated near the church and convent on
Avenue B.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
ACTIVE
CHRISTIAN
CRITICAL
THINKER
Since its inception, 2000 students have graduated from
Immaculate Conception School.
RESPONSIBLE
CITIZEN
POSITIVE
THINKER
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
The new building was opened for classes in September 1970 and as of this 85th year celebration, 197 students are enrolled. The Franciscan
Sisters include Sister Charleen Acker, OSF; Sister Alexandra Bettinardi, OSF; Sister Ann Mary Hart, OSF; and Sister Andrene Flasch, OSF. Mrs. Lydia
Mendoza has been leading Immaculate Conception School for the past twelve years. We are extremely Blessed to have such wonderful talent, history, and
heritage in this Yuma Community.
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2015 is the Year of Immaculate Conception School. The Year will open
on Sunday, January 25, with an 11:30 a.m. Trilingual Solemn Mass
(English, Spanish and Filipino) to begin our third year of this
Celebration.
3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS INTENTIONS
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
January 26 - February 1, 2015
Monday
8:00 a.m. Ag Norma Miramon Ruiz
+ Florencio Tadeo
Ag Sharon Raemaeker
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. + Mike Iwanchuck
Wednesday
6:15 a.m. + Jorge Ahuactzin
8:00 a.m. + Joe Estel and Estel Family
Thursday
8:00 a.m. + Joe Estel and Estel Family
+ Gil, + Helen and + Larry Bedoya
Friday
8:00 a.m.
Benefactors of Immaculate Conception
Saturday
8:00 a.m. Ag John and Maureen Keegan
Ag Eileen Sterling
5:30 p.m. + Angie Peru
Sunday
7:00 a.m. + Anna Zinn
+ Julian Presloid
8:30 a.m.
Benefactors of Immaculate Conception
*10:00 a.m. + Carlos Ballesteros
Ag Maximiana Gutierrez
+ Carlos Lopez Gutierrez
11:30 a.m. + Joe Estel and The Estel Family
+ Agustine, + Juana, & + Lorenzo
Ortega
1:00 p.m. Benefactors of Immaculate Conception
5:00 p.m. Benefactors of Immaculate Conception
*7:00 p.m. Benefactors of Immaculate Conception
•
Deceased / * Spanish Mass / Le Sickness
or Special Favor / Ag In Thanksgiving, A
Special Intention, Birthday, Anniversary, etc.
LECTOR
Lauren Mulloy
Immaculate Conception
Come join us every Monday and
Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. in St. Ann’s Hall
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and games begin at
6:30 p.m.
JANUARY 25, 2015
2015 is the year of Immaculate Conception School and the
third year of our Parish Diamond Celebration! It will also
be the 85th anniversary of Catholic education in our Parish!
We are currently searching for pictures and articles from
Immaculate Conception Church alumni or benefactors to
include in our scrapbooks that will be on display during our
school Open House on Sunday, January 25, 2015. You
may scan or email your pictures to icyuma@juno.com or
bring them to the office and we will make a copy. Thank you!
Sunday, January 25, 2015
11:30 a.m. Mass -Kick off the Year of Immaculate Conception School during Catholic
Schools Week
1:00 p.m. - Dedication of Monsignor O’Keeffe Athletic Field/Unveil Monument Sign
1:30-3:00 p.m. Open House/Reception immediately following field dedication in St. Ann’s
Hall.
January - April 2015
IC School Cookbook - Collect recipes from school families, parishioners, alumni, and
benefactors.
February/March 2015
Saturday, February 21, 2015 - Immaculate Conception School “2nd Annual Run with the
Nuns 5K Run/Walk”
Friday, February 27, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. Mass Celebrated by Bishop Kicanas for Benefactors
of Immaculate Conception School
Sunday, March 22, 2015 - 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Recipe Tasting Event
SCHOOL NEWS
Immaculate Conception
School joins the nationwide celebration of Catholic
schools this week. The theme this year is
“Catholic Schools – Communities of Faith,
Knowledge and Service.” We will begin our
celebration on Monday morning with a prayer
service at 8:05 a.m. followed by a pep assembly.
Special activities will follow each day, starting with
jersey day on Tuesday, Free Dress Day on
Wednesday, Mass and a parent luncheon on Thursday, and our schoolwide Fun Filled Field day on Friday. We thank you for your ongoing
support of Catholic education at Immaculate Conception School!
Immaculate Conception School is currently accepting students on our
waiting list for Kindergarten enrollment for the 2015 – 2016 school year.
We also have limited openings in grades 1 – 8. If you are interested in
your child receiving a quality Catholic education, please call (928) 7835225 or stop by the school office on the south side of the Church.
Registration for new students will begin in March. Financial assistance is
available through Arizona Tax Credit scholarship programs for families with
need and/or families with more than one child in school.
NEXT SUNDAY IS SOS SUNDAY. We ask each wage earner to
contribute at least $5.00 for the support of our School and CCD Programs.
YES LORD: Your weekly support through the Sunday Offertory was
$11,190.50. Thank you!
WELCOME TO IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH
YUMA, AZ
As part of the celebration of the Year of the Consecrated Life, the
Diocese of Tucson is asking us to pray a Novena for an increase
in vocations to the religious life. We ask you to join us in praying
for more young men and women to answer God’s call to serve
him. We ask you to pray the following prayer from January 23 –31,
2015.
LORD OF THE HARVEST,
BLESS young people with the gift of courage to respond to your
call. Open their hearts to great ideals, to great things.
INSPIRE all of your disciples to mutual love and
giving-for vocations blossom in the good soil of
faithful people.
INSTILL those in religious life, Parish ministries, and
families with the confidence and grace to invite others to embrace
the bold and noble path of a life
consecrated to you.
UNITE us to Jesus through prayer and sacrament, so that we may
cooperate with you in building your reign of mercy and truth, of
justice and peace. Amen
Thank you. The Franciscan Sisters.
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JANUARY 25, 2015
The kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel.
-Mark 1:15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Topic: Faith, Hope & Love
Speaker: Deacon Nieves Hernandez
PLEASE PRAY
For the repose of the souls of Raul Mariscal Mendoza and Henry
Barrera De Leon. May they rest in peace.
ATTENTION: The 11:30 a.m. Spanish Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe
will be moved to Immaculate Conception Church to continue the third
year of our Diamond Celebration with Immaculate Conception School.
The Mass will be a Trilingual Solemn Mass.
Dearest Parishioners,
Your help in providing any information or pictures your
family may have on the Catholic Church in Yuma from
1866 until 1960 is needed. We are doing a booklet on the
history of our church for our 2016 Anniversary. Data from
1960 to the present is available, but more information from
the very early years is needed. Information in Spanish can be
translated and organized. Any interior pictures of original
furnishings, and photos of clergy, families or any special
events would be welcome.
Schedule for Lector, Commentator and Extraordinary
Ministers of communion for the month of February
Lector/Commentator
Extraordinary Ministers
Saturday
Saturday
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Anthony Acosta (L), Bonnie Irr (C)
Pat Ribble and Ruth Gloria
Sunday
Sunday
7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
Kettie Parks (L), Charles Gutierrez (C)
Sister Charleen, Barbara Acosta, Ramona Williams
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Francisco Guzman (L), Veronica Guzman (C) Bobby and Dottie Arviso
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Ramona Williams (L), Adriana Vasquez (C)
Doug and Norma Lancaster
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Bobby Aguilar (L), Debbie Aguilar (C)
David and Alma Clark
TERCER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE
GUADALUPE
Intenciones de Misas
26 de Enero a 1 de Febrero,
2015
Lunes
7:00 a.m. Ag Benefactores de la Misión de
Guadalupe
Martes
7:00 a.m. Ag Benefactores de la Misión de
Guadalupe
Miércoles
7:00 p.m. + Jorge Ahuactzin
Jueves
7:00 a.m. Ag Benefactores de la Misión de
Guadalupe
7:00 p.m.
Benefactores de la Misión de
Guadalupe
Viernes
7:00 a.m. Ag Rodrigo and Elena Ruiz 50
Aniversario
Sábado
7:00 a.m. Ag Benefactores de la Misión de
Guadalupe
Domingo
7:30 a.m. Ag Benefactores de la Misión de
Guadalupe
11:30 a.m.+ Mercedes West
Ag Misa de Acción de Gracias, Intención
Especial, Cumpleaños, Aniversario, etc.,/
Le Enfermo o Favor Especial /+ Difunto
25 DE ENERO, 2015
2015 es el año de la escuela Inmaculada Concepción y el tercer
año de la celebración Diamante de Nuestra Parroquia! También es
el 85 aniversario de la educación católica en Nuestra Parroquia!
Actualmente estamos buscando fotos y artículos de ex Alumnos de
la Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción o benefactor para incluirlos en los
álbum que estarán en exhibición durante la celebración de la
escuela que se llevara a cabo el domingo, 25 de Enero de 2015.
Puedes escanear tus fotos o enviarlas por correo electrónico:
icyuma@juno.com o puede llevarlas a la oficina para hacerles una
copia !Gracias!
Domingo, 25 de Enero de 2015
11:30 a.m. Misa –Inicia el festejo de la escuela Inmaculada Concepción con una Misa
durante la semana de las escuelas católicas
1:00 p.m. –Dedicación del campo atlético/revelación de un monumento en honor a Monseñor
O’Keeffe
1:30 –3:00 p.m. – Invitación abierta/Recepción después de concluir la dedicación del campo
atlético.
Enero-Abril de 2015
Libro de Recetas de la escuela Inmaculada — Recolección de recetas de familias de la
escuela, feligreses, alumnos y benefactores.
Febrero/Marzo de 2015
Sábado, 21 de Febrero de 2015 – “2ndo Año/Caminata/Carreras”, de las Hermanas de la
escuela Inmaculada Concepción
Viernes, 27 de Febrero de 2015
9:00 a.m. Misa en honor a los benefactores de la Escuela Inmaculada Concepción, Celebrada
por el Obispo Kicanas
Domingo, 22 de Marzo de 2015
12:30 a 2:00 p.m. Receta de 12:30 a 2:00 p.m. Evento para probar recetas
II SEGUNDA COLECTA EL PROXIMO DOMINGO.
Es para la ayuda de la Escuela y el Programa de Educación Religiosa. Les pedimos a
los que reciban ingresos su contribución de $5.00 a esta colecta.
SI SEÑOR: Su apoyo semanal a través del ofertorio dominical el fin de semana
fue $11,190.50. Muchas Gracias.
BIENVENIDO A LA MISION DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
YUMA, ARIZONA
CAMBIEMOS NUESTRAS VIDAS
En la primera lectura de hoy, Jonás, enviado por Dios
a dar advertencia al pueblo, atraviesa Nínive como un
huracán, asustando grandemente a los ciudadanos. ¡Y
funcionó! Ellos se arrepienten antes de que Jonás cruzara
menos de la tercera parte de la ciudad, y Dios ve “por sus
obras” que se han arrepentido del mal.
Luego oímos a Pablo que le dice a los corintios que
“este mundo que vemos es pasajero”. El les hace un
llamado al cambio de corazón. Aunque no llega a decirles
que cambien su vida cotidiana, sí les insta ‑un tanto
misteriosamente‑ a vivir como si no hicieran lo que hacen
de costumbre.
Finalmente, Jesús se detiene a la orilla del lago y grita,
“¡El reino de Dios ya está cerca!” Los futuros apóstoles
abandonan sus redes y le siguen. Así es que en todas las
lecturas oímos una invitación a un cambio inmediato y
radical de nuestras vidas.
Tercer domingo del tiempo ordinario
25 de enero, 2015
El Reino de Dios ya esta cerca.
Arrepiéntanse y crean en el Evangelio.
-Marcos 1:15
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Noticias
TALLERES DE ORACION Y VIDA
Talleres de Oración y Vida de Padre Ignacio Larrañaga te invita a
vivir por 15 sesiones, una por semana de dos horas.
Los Talleres de Oración y Vida son una nueva forma de
EVANGELIZACION. Mas VIVA y con una visión mas positiva de
lo que se ha mostrado siempre
Es una presentación mas vibrante y activa de JESUS que posee
una mayor ADAPTACION a las necesidades de la SOCIEDAD
ACTUAL y a lo que realmente las personas necesitan.
Esta basada en el AMOR y lo que este es capaz de realizar, no
en el temor ni en el castigo.
Por eso decimos con pleno convencimiento que los Talleres de
Oración y Vida son una respuesta al mundo de hoy.
Se inician el 11 de Febrero del 2015 en el Salón Parroquial de
la misión de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Yuma, Az.
Horario de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. Dios te Bendiga, no faltes.
RECEN POR
Por favor oren por las almas del Raul Mariscal Mendoza y
Henry Barrera De Leon. Que descansen en paz.
Queridos Feligreses,
Se necesita su ayuda en el suministro de cualquier
información o fotos de que tu familia puede tener en la
iglesia Católica en Yuma desde 1866 hasta 1960.
Estamos hacienda un folleto sobre la historia de Nuestra
iglesia para nuestro aniversario de 2016. Datos desde
1960 hasta el presente están disponibles, pero se necesita
mas información de los primeros anos. Información en
español puede ser traducida y organizada. Fotos interior
de muebles originales y fotos de clero, familias o
cualquier evento especial seria bienvenida.
ATENCION:
Se les avisa que la Misa de Hoy Domingo, 25 de
Enero de las 11:30 a.m. que se lleva a cabo en la
Misión de Guadalupe se llevara a cabo en la Iglesia
Inmaculada, para continuar con el tercer año de la
Celebración Diamante. Este año estará dedicado a la
escuela Inmaculada Concepción. La Solemne Misa
será trilingüe.
A quick update on our Church renovations. The last of the stained glass windows were installed in
November. Painting the ceiling has been completed, only the entry way and part of the choir loft still remain. A large donation of $5,000 allowed us to
accomplish this work, but we still need your help to finish the painting. Most of the pews in the main church have been refinished, as well as is possible;
the kneelers have been recovered; and new bottom rubber silencers have been provided where necessary. There are still 20 pews in the main church, 15
in the chapel, and 6 in the choir loft to be refinished. The balance on this part of the renovation still needs funds for completion. Please consider
purchasing a pew for $1,000.00 or donating whatever your family can afford to finish this portion of the renovation as soon as possible.
The 2015 improvements include the handicap ramp into the chapel on the north side. We do have the plans, but need funds to complete this
project.
In addition, Mission Plumbing has volunteered to get the sewer lines dug and the plumbing for the new restrooms completed this spring. This is
a major hurdle we need to tackle before starting this project. We hope to have new, larger restrooms by next summer.
And finally, designs have been completed for new stained glass windows on the bottom 24 windows of the main church. The center windows
will cost $2,000.00 and each side window will cost $1,650.00. These windows will match the design of the new upper stained glass windows. If you are
interested and would like to sponsor a pew or a stained glass window, please sign up by leaving your name and phone number on the board located in the
main entrance of the church. You may call Kathy Ahuactzin, 580-7948 with any concerns or suggestions to continue the progress of these projects.
Immaculate Conception Parish sincerely thanks everyone who has donated to assist us in the renovation of our beautiful church.
Este es un breve reporte de nuestras renovaciones. El 24 de noviembre se instalaron el resto de las vitrales en la
parte sur de la Iglesia. La pintura del techo casi esta terminada, pero aun falta pintar la entrada de la Iglesia y la parte de arriba donde canta el coro. Se
hizo una gran donación de 5.000 dólares que nos permitirá continuar con este trabajo, pero aun necesitamos su ayuda para completar este proyecto. Las
bancas de la iglesia han sido re acabadas. Los reclinatorios han sido re tapizados y se colocaron silenciadores nuevos en muchos de los reclinatorios.
Aun quedan 20 bancas en la iglesia, quince en la capilla y seis en el coro. Aún falta pagar parte de esta renovación. Por favor considere hacer una
donación de $1000 por banca o lo que usted y su familia pueden donar para poder completar este proyecto.
Proyecto para el año 2015: construir una rampa en el parte norte de la capilla con acceso para personas minusválidas o sillas de ruedas.
Tenemos los planos de arquitectura, pero necesitamos su cooperación para terminar este proyecto.
Con respecto a los baños; la compañía de plomería “Misión”, donará la excavación para las alcantarillas y la plomería. Necesitábamos
superar este obstáculo para poder continuar con este proyecto. El próximo verano tendremos baños más amplios, con acceso a minusválidos y personas
en sillas de rueda. Los diseños para los 24 vitrales de la parte inferior ya están terminados. El costo para los vitrales centrales es $2000, y los laterales
$1650. Para mantener una unidad con los diseños de los vitrales de la parte superior, los vitrales serán diseñados por la misma compañía. Si usted esta
interesado y desea patrocinar una banca o una vitral, por favor regístrese y dejando su nombre y numero de teléfono en el tablero ubicado en la entrada
principal de la iglesia Inmaculada. También pueden comunicarse con Kathy Ahuactzin al 580-7948 con sus inquietudes o sugerencias o para
mantenerlos informados en el progreso de estos proyectos. La Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción desea agradecer enormemente a todos los
feligreses por su generosidad y colaboración en la renovación de esta hermosa iglesia.
UPDATE DIAMOND CELEBRATION
As you know, each calendar year from now through 2016 will emphasize a different aspect of our Parish. The first year, 2013,
was dedicated to the Mission of Our Lady of Guadalupe; the various groups that were a part of the fabric of Our Lady of
Guadalupe were emphasized. The second year, 2014, was dedicated to the Franciscan Sisters and began on January 12, 2014
with a Mass and reception. The history of the Sisters and other events were emphasized. The year closed with a Solemn Mass
presided over by the Most Reverend Gerald Kicanas on December 7, 2014. This year, 2015 will be dedicated to the Immaculate
Conception School. It will begin with an Open House at the School on Sunday, January 25, 2015. When our Diamond Celebration
started in January 2013, we encouraged our Parishioners to support a campaign to raise the necessary funds to continue the
celebration through 2016. At that time, each family was asked to pledge $600.00 over a 3 year period. Many of you did so and we
THANK YOU, but others haven't had the opportunity. To date we have received pledges of $264,125.10 but it is not too late to
make a pledge at this time. We have made some great improvements to Our Lady of Guadalupe and to the convent, and we hope
to continue our goals at the school and in our Church. The Parish office can assist you with any questions. Thank you.
ACTUALIZACION CELEBRACION DIAMANTE
Como usted sabe, cada año hasta llegar al 2016 se hará hincapié en un aspecto diferente de Nuestra Parroquia. El primer año,
2013, se dedicó a la misión de Nuestra señora de Guadalupe; se destacaron los diversos grupos que formaban parte de la tela
de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. El segundo año fue dedicado a las Hermanas Franciscanas. El año dio inicio el 12 de Enero,
2014 con una Misa y recepción. Se hizo hincapié en la historia de las hermanas y otros eventos. El año cerro con una Misa
solemne presidida por el reverendo Obispo Gerald Kicanas el 7 de Diciembre, 2014. Este año estará dedicada a la escuela
Inmaculada Concepción. La celebración dará inicio con una bienvenida el Domingo, 25 de Enero de 2015. Cuando nuestra
celebración diamante dio inicio en enero de 2013, animamos a nuestros feligreses para que apoyaran una campaña para
recaudar los fondos necesarios para continuar con la celebración hasta 2016. Se le pidió a cada familia una donación de $600.00
durante un período de 3 años. Muchos de ustedes lo hicieron, pero otros no. Hasta la fecha hemos recibido $264.125.10. Todavía
no es demasiado tarde para hacer su promesa. Hemos hecho algunas mejoras a nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y el convento y
esperamos poder continuar con las metas de la escuela y de nuestra iglesia. La oficina Parroquial puede ayudarle con cualquier
pregunta. Gracias.