st. mel roman - St. Mel Catholic Church

ST. MEL ROMAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
4140 Corona Avenue (P.O. Box 700), Norco, California, 92860
Office/Oficina Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes 9 AM-5 PM
Parish Secretary/Mary Silva
(951) 737-7144
Religious Education/Emily Guilherme (951) 737-8140
Youth Minister/Abraham Villela
(951) 858-3095
Receptionist 3-5 PM/Noemi Amador
(951) 737-7144
Fax Number
(951) 735-8332
NEW PARISHIONERS / FELIGRESES NUEVOS
Welcome to St. Mel Catholic Church. For registration
information, please contact the Office at (951) 737-7144
Bienvenidos a la Iglesia Católica de San Mel. Para inscribirse como feligrés, por favor llame a la Oficina (951)
737-7144
INFANT BAPTISM / BAUTISMO INFANTIL
4th Saturday of each month by appointment only.
El Cuarto Sábado de cada mes, con cita solamente.
11:00 AM
English
12:30 PM
Español
MARRIAGE / BODAS
Please make appointment at least six (6) months prior to
date of ceremony.
Favor de llamar a la oficina seis (6) meses antes de la
boda.
ANNOINTING OF THE SICK / SACRAMENTO DE
LOS ENFERMOS
In the event of a serious illness or a medical emergency,
contact the Parish Office or Priest who will celebrate the
Sacrament of the Sick.
En caso de enfermedad grave o emergencia médica,
llame a la Oficina o al sacerdote para la Unción de los
Enfermos.
CHRISTIAN FUNERALS / FUNERALES
At the death of a loved one, please contact the mortuary. They will make arrangements with the church.
En caso del fallecimiento de un ser querido, por favor
contacte la funeraria, la cual se hará cargo de todos los
arreglos con la Iglesia.
FOOD PANTRY / DESPENSA DE COMIDA
Is open on Thursdays from 10 AM to 1 PM
Donations are accepted anytime. Thank you.
Está abierta los Jueves de 10 AM a 1 PM
Se aceptan donaciones -Gracias.
Website: www.stmelsnorco.org
Email: stmel.norco@sbdiocese.org
Rev. Gerardo Mendoza, Pastor
Rev. Toan Pham, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Joe Vela
CONFESSIONS/CONFESIONES
Saturday/Sábado 3:45 PM-4:45 PM English/Español
MASS SCHEDULE/MISAS
Saturday/Sábado: 5:00 PM Vigil Mass English/ Misa de
Vigilia en Inglés
Sunday/Domingo:
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
1:30 PM
5:00 PM
English/Inglés
Spanish/Español
English/Inglés
Spanish/Español
English/Inglés
Daily Mass/Misa Diaria: 8:00 am English/Inglés Mon-Fri
Misa entre semana en Español: Martes a las 7 PM
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Friday 8:30-6 PM
OUR MISSION
We the people of St. Mel's Catholic Faith Community,
a rural, diverse, and inviting parish baptized into the
body of Christ, formed by the Word and Sacrament,
and empowered by the Holy Spirit, seek to evangelize
God's people to be a visible sign of God's love.
NUESTRA MISION
Nosotros el pueblo de la comunidad de fe de San Mel,
una parroquia rural, diversa y acogedora, bautizada en
el Cuerpo de Cristo, formada por la Palabra y Sacramento, y fortalecida por el Espíritu Santo, busca evangelizar al pueblo de Dios para que sea un signo visible
del amor de Dios.
EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MARCH 2, 2014
WEEKLY CALENDAR/CALENDARIO SEMANA
“Coming Soon”
Saint Mel’s Friday Night
Lenten Fish Fry
03 Mon.
Every Friday Night Starting
March 7th-April 15th
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
In The Church Hall
04 Tues.
05 Wed.
06 Thurs.
07 Fri.
Karate Adult & Youth
AA
Young Adult Bible Group
NA—Spanish
Rel. Ed.-English
Al-Anon
AA-Women
ALPHA
English Bible Group
Bible Study/Fr. Emmanuel
Rel. Ed-Spanish
Adoration/Chapel
Estudio Bíblico
Karate Adult & Youth
Grupo de Oración
NA—Spanish
Encuentro Matrimonial
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
5:30 PM
12:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
9:00 AM
7:00 PM
6:00 PM
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
MENU
Choice of Deep Fried or Baked Fish
w/Fries, Cole Slaw & Tartar Sauce
Or
2 Slices of Pizza w/Fries
Or
Mac & Cheese w/Fries
COST
$8.00 per person - 5yrs to 10yrs $5.00
Under 5 yrs. Free
Please bring your friends!
Altar Server Meeting
1st Wednesday of the month
At 6 PM in the Church
All Altar Servers are invited to
attend this meeting
Hosted By Knights Of Columbus
Please join us in the parish
hall after each mass for
coffee and donuts
Habrán café y donas después de
las misas en el salón
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
March 2, 2014
HAVE YOU INCLUDED ST. MEL PARISH
IN YOUR WILL?
Can a mother forget her infant, be
without tenderness for the child of her
womb? Even should she forget,
I will never forget you.
— Isaiah 49:15
Continue to be a part of the strength of this community by making a bequest in your will.
Thank you for your consideration and may God
bless you always.
For more information please call the parish office
at 951-737-7144
Octavo Domingo del Tiempo
Ordinario 2 de marzo de 2014
HA INCLUIDO A LA IGLESIA DE SAN
MEL EN SU TESTAMENTO?
Usted puede ser una fuerza especial en esta comunidad haciendo úna donación en su testamento. Gracias por su consideración y que Dios le
bendiga siempre.
Para mayor información, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial 951-737-7144
¿Puede acaso una madre olvidarse de
su creatura hasta dejar de enternecerse
por el hijo de sus entrañas?
Aunque hubiera una madre que se olvidara, yo nunca me olvidaré de ti.
— Isaías 49:15
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OCTAVO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARO
02 DE MARZO DE 2014
ST. MEL FESTIVAL
ST. MEL E-WASTE FUNDRAISING EVENT
An E-Waste fundraiser event is scheduled to
take place on Sunday, March 23rd. This event
is the collection of electronic waste (TV’s, computers, monitors, laptops, printers, cell phones,
etc.). Electronic items that you, your family,
friends and neighbors have and wish to get rid
of, this is your chance! While you get rid of this
electronic waste in a responsible way, you help
our parish financially.
Items must be delivered to St. Mel on Sunday,
March 23rd and dropped off in the designated
area in the parking lot at back of the church.
Mark your calendar for May 3rd & 4th (Cinco de
Mayo Weekend), the St. Mel Festival celebration!!!
Come share in the spirit. There will be great variety of ethnic foods, games and live entertainment.
The festival is a major fundraiser event that helps
support the many ministries in our parish and to
finance maintenance and improvement of our facility. Come support this event by:
Volunteering
Promoting the event (tell your friends and
neighbors)
Making a donation
Attend the festival with the whole family
Come and enjoy a weekend of fun and fellowship!
Festival de San Mel
Stations of the Cross
Fridays 6 PM
Lent Season
Marque su calendario para el 3 y 4 de mayo (Fin de
semana de Cinco de mayo). La celebración del
Festival de San Mel.
Ven a compartir en el espíritu. Habrá una gran variedad de comidas típicas, juegos y entretenimiento
El Via Crucis
Viernes 6 PM
Tiempo de Cuaresma
vivo.
El festival es un gran evento para recaudar fondos
que ayuden a apoyar a varios ministerios en nues-
TAX CONTRIBUTION LETTERS
tra parroquia y para financiar el mantenimiento y
mejoramiento de nuestras instalaciones. Venga y
If you need a year-end tax contribution letter for
tax purposes please call the parish office or stop by
to get your copy. Parish office hours are Monday—
Friday from 9 AM-5 PM
apoye este evento a través de:
-Ser un voluntario
- Promover el evento (dígale a sus amigos y veci-
CARTAS DE CONTRIBUCION DE IMPUESTOS
nos)
- Hacer una donación
Si usted necesita una carta de contribución de impuestos de fin de año, por favor llame a la oficina
parroquial o visite la oficina para obtener su copia.
Las horas de la oficina parroquial son de lunes a
viernes de 9 AM-5 PM.
- Asistir al festival con toda su familia
¡Venga y disfrute un fin de semana lleno de diversión y compañerismo!
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EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MARCH 2, 2014
2014 Update
Goal
Gifts received
Members
$54,800.00
$ 4,145.00
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5 PM
Our Diocesan Goal for 2014 is $54,800.00.
Every penny received over our goal is
returned to our parish
Bible Reading Group
Please Join Us
Every Thursday Morning
From 9 AM to 10 AM
In The Holy Spirit Room
El Grupo de Oración Milagros de Dios
se reúne cada VIERNES de 7:00—9:00 p.m. para orar por sus
intenciones e interceder también por otros.
Les invitamos a que nos acompañe y sea testigo
de las bendiciones recibidas en oración.
Para información: Carlos y Ana Chinchilla
951-660-2518
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
1:30 PM
5:00 PM
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Helen Mendoza +
Soleda Adame +
Mike Humphrey +
Federico Sandoval-Conversion
Parishioners
8 AM
Monday, March 3, 2014
Federico Sandoval-Conversion
8 AM
7 PM
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Federico Sandoval-Conversion
Parishioners
8 AM
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER /OREMOS UNOS POR OTROS
Your prayers are requested for /
Sus oraciones son solicitadas para
Cecilia Knobloch; Danielle Franco, Shirley Roth, Mickey Mark, Angel
Santos, Leo Diaz, Mike R. Vasquez, Raymond James Ponce, Robin
Randall, Cynthia Sandberg, Darlene Walters, Armando Orona, Leo Diaz,
Ralph Huizar, Brandon Adams, Alma Hepburn, Rod Simon , Lois
Striebeck, Maryann Furtek, Martha Beaumont, Janice Flanagan, Daniel
Aldana, Florence Johnson, Theresa Csimbal, Maria Paz, Eduardo
Glaves, Albert Maierhoffer, Stephanie Fite, Marv Anderson, Lori Arellano
Rosenbeary, Michelle Velasco, Mary Lou McCarter, Inez Chairez,
Coritha Lee Plasse, Lisa Mitchell, Pauline Galindo, Marie McQuillan,
Austin Figueroa, Magdalena Paz, Alan Landis , Loretta Tambourine, Kim
Treharne, Victor Villasenor , Ryan Edwards Family, Brandon Bird, Jerry
White, , Rosa Velasquez, Donald Smith, Shelly Severie, James Gregory,
Paulo Morais, Linda Kwon, Celia Cardoza, Robyn Fernandes, Helen
Maierhoffer, Maria Del Refugio Muro, Samantha Lambert and all in
our parish who are ill, suffering or in special need of our Lord’s
mercy and comfort at this me.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Diane & Monique Avina
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Monica Diaz +
Hidelco Olimpo + & Earl Torres
Parishioners
8 AM
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Dolores Higelin +
8 AM
7 PM
Friday, March 7, 2014
Thanksgiving
Juanita Robles +
Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
EVERY FRIDAY In the Chapel
from 8:30 AM-6PM
Come, spend some quiet time in the presence of our Lord, in
prayer for your needs, for an increase in vocations, and for our
priests.
ADORACIÓN DEL SANTISIMO
ada viernes tenemos adoración al
C
Santísimo Sacramento desde las 8
a.m. Venga a estar en presencia de
nuestro Señor acompañándole por un momento, o a pedir por nuestros sacerdotes y por un aumento en todas las vocaciones, por el
respeto a la vida, o por sus intenciones.
NEW REGISTRATION or CHANGE OF ADDRESS / NUEVA INSCRIPCIÓN o cambio de dirección
Complete this form & drop in collection basket or return to Parish Office.
Favor de llenar esta forma y dejarla en la canasta de la colecta o tráigala a la oficina parroquial.
NAME / NOMBRE:
PHONE / TELEFONO:
ADDRESS / DOMICILIO:
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SEPTIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
02 DE MARZO DE 2014
St. Mel Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner
Life in the Spirit Seminar
April 25-27, 2014
at St. Mel’s Church, Norco CA
Spiritual Director
Rev. Msgr. Paul Schetelick
WHEN: Saturday, March 15th
WHERE: St. Mel Parish Hall
WHAT TIME: 6 PM
MENU: (Choice of) “John Weyhgandt’s Famous” Corned Beef & Cabbage w/carrots & potatoes. Or Hot dogs & Macaroni & Cheese with
a soft drink. Beer & Wine will be available for a
small donation.
COST: Adults $8. Children (under 10 yrs.) $3.
.
“I shall pour water over you and you will be cleansed, I
shall give you a new heart, and put a new spirit in you, I
shall remove the heart of stone from your body and give
you a heart of flesh instead. (Ezekiel 36:25-26)
The Life in the Spirit Seminar (LSS) is a course which
has helped many Catholic Christians find a fuller expression and commitment in their spiritual lives. It is an introduction to a life lived in the power of the Holy Spirit.
This Seminar is conducted in English and all Baptized
and Confirmed Catholics are invited to attend.
Hosted by the Knights of Columbus
All profits will go to Knights of Columbus
Please bring your family,
friends and neighbors.
Applications must be received by March 8, 2014
For an application & information, please email:
BLDSBLSS@gmail.com
For additional questions about the Seminar contact:
THIS IS GOING TO BE A WONDERFUL EVENING OF
FUN AND FELLOWSHIP FOR EVERYONE.
Mario & Tess de la Cruz, BLD-SB Management Core, 951 2108960
Bob & Mina Perkovic, BLD-SB Evangelization Core, 858 3866722
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN
THE PARISH OFFICE
El Retiro de Iniciación y retiro para
padrinos de niños/as que van a hacer su Primera Comunión en español
se llevara a cabo el 8 de marzo de 7
AM- 7 PM. Se les pide a todos una
donación de $10.
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS SCHEDULE
MARCH 5, 2014
8 AM ENGLISH 5:30 PM ENGLISH
Si gusta más información acerca del
retiro de iniciación favor de llamarle a Carlos Chinchilla al 951) 660-2518. Para más información acerca
del retiro de padrinos de Primera Comunión en español favor de llamarle a Emily al 951)737-8140.
12 NOON ASH DISTRIBUTION/BI-LINGUAL
7:30 PM SPANISH
A retreat for godparents of children
who will be doing their First Communion in Spanish will take place on
March 8th from 7 AM- 7 PM. We ask
for a donation of $10.
MIERCOLES DE CENIZA
05 DE MARZO DE 2014
8 AM INGLES 5:30 PM INGLES
If you have any questions or need
more information please feel free to contact Emily at
951)737-8140.
12 PM SERVICIO BILINGÜE
DE DISTRIBUCION DE CENIZAS
7:30 PM ESPANOL
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