— Filipenses 2:9

CLERGY

Rev. José R. Peréz-Martínez, JCD, Pastor

Rev. Alfredo Basualdo, In Res.

DEACONS

Adam Garza Nestor Huizar

PARISH STAFF

Alice Ortiz Assistant to the Pastor

Dina Ruiz Sacramental Administrator

Charlotte Keller Financial Administrator

Yolanda Gutierrez Parish Bookkeeper

Griselda Picaso Communications & Bulletin Editor

Mary Zavala

Director of Religious Education

Faith Zavala Youth Director

Rafael TorresÓ Hall Manager

Ignacio Rabago Campus Maintenance Supervisor

Linda Ramos Gift Shop Coordinator

Grasiela Rivera

Wedding Coordinator

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Sat., March 28, 2020 6:00 pm Naun Delgado† Martin Garcia† Irma Guerra† Abel Ray Huizar† James Huron† James C. McDaniel, Jr.† Rosalinda Mireles† Candi Ortiz†

Emilio Ortiz† David Ramos† Juan Ramos† Richard Sr. & Beatrice Trevino-Anniversary Sun., March 29, 2020 7:30am Raul De La Garza† Angela Marie Farias†

Jane M. Rodriguez† Felix Salas† Maria Vidaurri† 9:00am Ricarda Mendez Morales† Leo & Frances Muniz† Jose Ramirez Segura† Julieta Raquel Trevino† Gilberto R. Vasquez† Juan Nino Zavala†

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Palm Sunday April 5, 2020

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We hold palm branches today, recalling Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the holy city. It is a bi ersweet remembrance because we know that no sooner had he celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples than he was arrested, tried, convicted, and put to death. But Jerusalem is more than the site of his crucifixion. It is also the site of his resurrec on. Through his sacrifice we all hope to one day reach the eternal Jerusalem.

“The whole city was shaken” (Ma hew 21:10). If the beasts of burden, the tree branches all over the road, and the shouted hosannas weren’t enough of a sign, when Jesus passes through the gates of the holy city the very earth quakes. Among all the evangelists, the Greek verb eseis-the is unique to Ma hew. He uses it three mes: here, in the moment Jesus dies (27:51), and when the angel appears outside the empty tomb (28:4). It is a sign of a theophany, a manifesta-

on of God on earth. The final two mes the witnesses react immediately with the recogni on of God’s presence, but for now the city is ignorant. “Who is this?” is a far cry from “Truly, this was the Son of God!” (21:10 , 27:54). The earthquake tells them that something momentous is happening, but they don’t yet realize that in seeing Jesus they have seen the Lord.

Jesus is on his own. Everyone had abandoned him. Judas betrayed him, his closest friends fell asleep, all his disciples fled a er his arrest, Peter denied even knowing him. Pilate believed him innocent, but washed his hands of him in frustra on with the riotous crowd. Those passing by the crucified Jesus openly mocked him, observing that God had obviously deserted him. Finally, Jesus cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Ma hew 27:46). In his agony, Jesus wondered if even his Father had le him to die all alone.

The psalmist feels abandoned as well, as we might if we are persecuted and find ourselves on our own. Gloom and despair close in like a pack of dogs, from which there is no escape. Like one defeated, the psalmist loses all his belongings, right down to what he is wearing. But he con nues to call on God, con nues to place his faith in God, con nues to praise God. God’s power and mercy are greater than the forces of the en re world around him.

For many of us, most of the me we live a very comfortable life. We are blessed with a wonder-ful family, a decent job, good health, and a nice place to live. God is smiling upon us. We aren’t even conscious of our good fortune. But then a spouse leaves, or we lose our job, or we find out we have cancer, or disaster strikes. Now where is God? Isaiah, taking on the persona of the Suffering Servant, never doubts that God is right there with him. Therefore, no ma er how ex-crucia ngly difficult it is for him he is willing to face it head-on. Despite the violence he is forced to endure, he takes refuge in the knowledge that God is stronger and will save him.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church Page 3 Hoy llevamos ramos en nuestras manos a fin de recordar la entrada triunfante de Jesús en Jerusalén, la ciudad santa. Se trata de una re-memoración agridulce, ya que bien sabemos que en cuanto Jesús terminó de celebrar la comida de la pascua judía con sus discípulos fue inmediatamente arrestado, enjuiciado, condenado y ejecutado. Pero Jerusalén es más que el lugar de su crucifixión. También es el lugar de su resurrección. Por su sacrificio es que todos tenemos la esperanza de llegar un día a la Jerusalén eterna.

Jesús está solo. Todos lo han abandonado. Judas lo traicionó, su amigo más ín mo se quedó dormi-do, todos sus discípulos huyeron después que lo arrestaron, Pedro negó aun conocerlo. Pilato lo creyó inocente, pero se lavó las manos frustrado con la muchedumbre desenfrenada. Aquellos que pasaban frente a Jesús crucificado se burlaban de él comentando que obviamente Dios lo había abandonado. Al final Jesús exclamó fuerte: “Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abando-nado?” (Mateo 27, 46). Durante su agonía Jesús se preguntaba si aun el Padre lo había dejado que muriera solo. El salmista también se siente abandonado, igual que nos sin éramos nosotros si nos estuvieran persiguiendo y nos encontráramos solos. La pesadumbre y la desesperanza asedian como una jauría de la cual no tenemos escape. Como alguien que se siente derrotado, el salmista pierde todos sus bienes hasta la ves dura que lle-va puesta. Pero con núa clamando a Dios, con núa poniendo su fe en Dios, con núa alabando a Dios. El po-der y la misericordia de Dios son mayores que las fuerzas del mundo entero que conjuran contra él. Para muchos de nosotros la mayor parte de nuestra vida es cómoda. Tenemos la bendición de una familia maravillosa, un empleo decente, buena salud y un lugar agradable donde vivir. Dios nos sonríe. Ni siquiera estamos conscientes de nuestra buena fortuna. Pero entonces el cónyuge nos abandona o perdemos el em-pleo, o nos enteramos que tenemos cáncer o cualquier otro desastre nos golpea. ¿Dónde está Dios ahora? Isaías, asumiendo la persona del Siervo Sufriente, nunca duda de que Dios está ahí mismo con él. Por lo tan-to, no importa cuán terriblemente di cil sea su situación, está dispuesto a darle el frente. A pesar de la vio-lencia que él se ve forzado a padecer, se refugia en saber que Dios es más fuerte y lo salvará.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT—ANUNCIO IMPORTANTE St. Lawrence’s Lenten Service Schedules will follow Archbishop Gustavo’s ongoing guidance and the CDC’s recommendations in regards to COVID-19 precautionary guidelines.

We appreciate your understanding; please pray for peace & the healing of our world.

Los horarios de actividades Cuaresmales dependerán de las recomendaciones de nuestro Arzo-bispo Gustavo y las advertencias de Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades -CDC, con respecto a los métodos de prevención del virus COVID-19.

Apreciamos tu comprensión y te pedimos oración por la paz y sanación de nuestro mundo.

Eucharistic Adoration, Thursday, 3pm-7pm in the Church and Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm in the Chapel.

Adoración Eucarística, todos los jueves de 3pm-7pm en la Iglesia y de Lunes a Vier-nes de 8am-5pm en la Capilla. "To converse with You, O King of glory, no third person is needed, You are always ready in the Sacrament of the Altar to give audience to all. All who desire You always

find You there, and converse with You face to face." —Saint Teresa of Avila

God invites us into a rela onship with Him that is both personal and communal. He speaks to us through His Son, Jesus Christ, the Word-made-flesh. Prayer is our response to God who is already speaking or, be er yet, revealing Himself to us. Therefore, prayer is not mere-ly an exchange of words, but it engages the whole person in a rela-

onship with God the Father, through the Son, and in the Holy Spirit.

For all who have contracted coronavirus, We pray for care and healing.

For those who are particularly vulnerable, We pray for safety and protection.

For all who experience fear or anxiety, We pray for peace of mind and spirit.

For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety,

We pray for policies that recognize their plight. For those who do not have adequate health insurance,

We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone. For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status,

We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all. For our brothers and sisters around the world, We pray for shared

solidarity. For public officials and decisionmakers, We pray for wisdom and

guidance. Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of

hope, comfort and love to all.

Grant peace. Grant comfort. Grant healing.

Be with us, Lord. Amen.

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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 42:1-7; Sal 27 (26):1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Martes: Is 49:1-6; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Miércoles: Is 50:4-9a; Sal 69 (68):8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Jueves: Misa del Crisma: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Sal 89 (88):21-22, 25, 27; Apo 1:5-8; Lc 4:16-21 Cena del Señor: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Sal 116 (115):12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Viernes: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Sal 31 (30):2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Sábado: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Sal 104 (103):1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; o Sal 33 (32):4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9-13, 15-18]; Sal 16 (15): 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Sal 19 (18):8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Sal 42 (41):3, 5; 43:3-4 o Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 o Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mt 28:1-10 Domingo: Hch 10:34a, 37-43; Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 o 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 o Mt 28:1-10 o (en Misas de la tarde o la noche) Lc 24:13-35

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mt 28:1-10 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 or (at an a ernoon

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