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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday/Vigil: 4:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm (en español)

Weekdays: Monday - Friday 8:00am

Holy Days: as announced in bulletin

Adoration: Wednesdays & First Friday

8:30am - 12:00 Noon

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION

Friday—5pm to 6pm

BAPTISMS Monthly—2nd Saturday 2:00pm

En Español—primer domingo 1pm

WEDDINGS Please make appt with Fr Michael at

least six (6) months in advance

October 23, 2016 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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855 E. Floradora Avenue Fresno, CA 93728

(559) 268-6388 Fax: (559) 268-0852 Office Hours: Tue - Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Email: info@shrineofsttherese.org Website: www.shrineofsttherese.org

Religious Ed Office/Educación Religiosa

(559) 485-2199

STAFF

Rev. Michael A. Burchfield, Pastor

Rev. Flordito (Dhoy) Redulla, Sacramental Priest, Sunday Noon Mass

Cheryl Sershon, Parish Manager Cheryl@shrineofsttherese.org

Tuesday & Wednesday

Toni Walterman Office Asst/Wedding Coordinator

toni@shrineofsttherese.org Thursday & Friday

Maria Elena Cortes, Sacramental Preparation Coordinator

(en español) Mariaelena@shrineofsttherese.org llamar los miercoles, jueves, y viernes

Sheila Ryder, Sacramental Preparation Coordinator

Sheila@shrineofsttherese.org (English program) Wed, Thurs & Fri

Welcome/Bienvenidos

If you have not registered or would like to update registration information, please fill out this form. Please place in the collection basket or mail or drop off at the Parish office. Envelopes are sent only if requested.

Si no está registrado, o si desea actualizar la información de registro, por favor, rellene este formulario y coloque en la canasta de la colecta o entregarla en la Oficina Parroquial. Los sobres se envían sólo se solicita.

Name/Nombre

Address/Dirección/ Zip/Phone/el teléfono

Nuevo Feligrés New Parishioner

Request Envelopes

Por favor retire

Mon 10/24 8am Richard Lopez & Arthur Sanchez

by Marcella Smith

Tues 10/25 8am

Carmen & Lupe Lopez by Marcella Smith

Wed 10/26 8am

Joe Lopez Jr by Marcella Smith

Thurs 10/27 8am

Joe Lopez Sr & Lupe Lopez by Marcella Smith

Fri 10/28 8am

Agapito Lopez & Frank Lopez by Marcella Smith

Sat 10/29 4pm

All Living & Deceased Members of our Parish

by Father Michael A Burchfield

Sun 10/30 8am

Hilario Sanchez & Maria Carmen Lopez

by Marcella Smith

10:30am

Camilla Cooper by Dennis Cooper

noon Eleuterio Tamayo

Para Maria de Jesus Tamayo

Reading & Mass Intentions

Calendar

Eucharistic Adoration – Wednesdays & First Friday of the month Blessed Sacrament Chapel

8:30am - noon

Senior Luncheon 3rd Tuesday at Noon

Guadalupe Hall Call Barbara: 237-4855

Silver Threads Sewing Circle Thursdays 10am-noon

beginning 2nd Thursday Guadalupe Hall Call Eva: 486-4031

Senior Bible Study Fridays at 10:30am Guadalupe Hall Call Eileen: 229-0972

The St Therese Parish Guild 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the Guadalupe Hall

Shrine of St. Therese Council 15122 Monthly Meetings

2nd Wednesday 7pm OLG Hall Serving our Parish and Our Community

Contact Theo Bluhm 559-276-7711

Grupo De Eventos Hispanos 1st Sunday at 1:15pm (following noon Mass) Guadalupe Hall Call Isais Zuniga: 558-7420

or Eva Casas: 486-4031

Matrimonia Encuentro Friday evenings

Call Angelica o Jose Medina 304-2319

Youth Group Follow the Light -Sigue la Luz

Every Friday at 6:30pm in Room 6 Miguel: 241-4453; Jorge: 475-2370;

Carlos: 304-0712

Talleres De Oración y Vida Todos los Miercoles 6:30pm—8:30pm Salon #2

Llamar a Rosalina Figueroa 907-9541 Virginia Ramirez 433-7823

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 4:32 — 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-33; Ps 128:1-5; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Wis 11:22 — 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes 1:11 — 2:2; Lk 19:1-10

Prayer Line Kathleen 473-9127 Línea de Orations Eva Casas 486-4031

Altar Flowers are in Memory of Barbara DePrima by Emil DePrima

Thank you for your offerings

October 16, 2016 $6,431.00 Budget: $6,857.00 Difference: ($426.00)

Gracias por sus ofrendas

Today there will be a second collection for

2016-2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Begins

“Siempre Adelante – Keep Moving Forward”

Once a year, Bishop Ochoa asks all the faithful in our diocese for help in supporting Seminarians/Vocations, Catechetics, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and Family Life Ministry, services that touch all of us.

He asks you to give in the spirit of stewardship, with grateful hearts for the many gifts you have received from God. You are encouraged to donate online to

the appeal at the website address noted on the appeal mailer/brochure which will be provided by your parish. Bishop Ochoa thanks you for your

consideration and generosity.

Requesting Donations for Roses

If you would like to donate toward roses to celebrate St Therese, mark your offering

“Roses Donation” and place in an envelope

in the collection basket. Thank you.

See a Knight after Mass this morning to purchase your Tri-Tip Tickets!

Jubilee Year of Mercy October 23, 2016 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s Gospel graces us with a beautiful prayer that can make every day of our lives a jubilee of mercy: “O God, be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13). Religious Israelites despised the tax collector who prayed it, for collaborating with Gentile occupiers and handling currency that bore the “divine” em-peror’s graven image. But the Pharisee’s long-winded self-congratulation, mixed with self-righteous condemnation, was no “prayer” at all. “The Pharisee . . . spoke this prayer to himself” (18:11, emphasis added). Praying the tax collector’s simple, sincere, succinct cry for mercy acknowledges our own sinful-ness, and “welcomes” other sinners as brothers and sisters with whom we can identify, even empathize, echoing Pope Francis’ famous comment about not being the one to judge. Indeed, the tax collector “went home justified” (18:14), that is, restored to God’s friendship, for God’s mercy is not prize achieved but gift received. “Let your prayer be brief: for tax collector, prodigal son, and dying thief were all reconciled to God by a single phrase!” (Saint John Climacus, 7th century). —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The LORD is a God of justice who hears the cry of the oppressed, the orphan, the widow, the lowly (Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18). Psalm — The Lord hears the cry of the poor (Psalm 34). Second Reading — The crown of righteousness awaits me (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18). Gospel — The tax collector stood at a distance, beat his breast, and prayed, “O God, be merciful to me, a sinner” (Luke 18:9-14). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

NO COMPARISONS How many times have we read or heard about someone who’s gotten into trouble—maybe even fired from a job—because of a brush with the law? While our “Christian” minds tell us to be sorry and even pray for the person, a little voice inside our heads may also be saying, “I’m glad I would never do anything like that.” And perhaps we wouldn’t. But are there some things we do that are still not pleasing in God’s eyes? Today’s readings caution us not to look so intently at someone else’s wrongdoing that we overlook our own weaknesses and shortcomings. When we measure ourselves against the worst people we can think of, we come out looking pretty good. There is a danger, however, in using someone else’s behavior as a way of reflecting our own goodness. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; National World Youth Day (U.S.); Mission Sunday Monday: St. Anthony Mary Claret Friday: Ss. Simon and Jude Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

2016-2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Begins

“Siempre Adelante – Keep Moving Forward” This is the theme of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal that

begins now, as we enter into our Diocesan 50th Anniversary Year 2016 – 2017.

As we celebrate the past, present and look to the future we rejoice in the heritage of our rich Catholic faith in the Diocese of Fresno and our missionary spirit is renewed to keep moving forward. Funding our existing and developing ministries is essential. Four areas that rely heavily on your generosity are: Seminarians/Vocations, Catechetics, Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Family Life Ministry. Bishop Armando X. Ochoa invites you into full participation through the gift of your time, treasure and talents. Please consider giving generously to this year’s appeal. Thank you.

Año Jubilar de la Misericordia 23 de octubre de 2016 Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario El Evangelio de hoy nos favorece con una oración hermosa que puede hacer de cada día de nuestras vidas un jubileo de misericordia: “¡Oh Dios!, ten compasión de este pecador” (Lucas 18:13). Los hombres religiosos israelitas (los fariseos) despreciaban al publicano (cobrador de impuestos) que estaba orando, lo despreciaban por trabajar para los romanos y que usaban una moneda que tenía grabada la imagen del emperador “divino”. Pero el fariseo arrogante se congratulaba, una mezcla de autocondenación, pretendiendo hacer “oración” frases que no lo eran para nada. “El fariseo . . . oraba así en su interior” (18:11, énfasis añadido). En cambio la oración del cobrador de impuestos era sencilla, sincera, corta, expresada claramente pidiendo la misericordia y que reconocía nuestra propia pecaminosidad y, “da la bienvenida” a pecadores tanto hermanos como hermanas con quien nos podamos identificar, incluso asemejar, haciendo eco al famoso comentario del Papa Francisco de no ser el que juzgue. Evidentemente el cobrador de impuestos fue “a su casa justificado” (18:14), es decir, restaurada la amistad de Dios, por que la misericordia de Dios no es un premio al que se tiene derecho sino un don otorgado. “Que tu oración sea corta: por que el cobrador de impuestos, el hijo prodigo y el ladrón crucificado al lado de Jesús, todos fueron reconciliados con Dios con una sola frase” (San Juan Clímaco, siglo VII). —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor es el Dios de justicia que escucha el grito de los oprimidos, el huérfano, la viuda, los humildes (Sirácide 35:12-14, 16-18). Salmo — El Señor no está lejos de sus fieles (Salmo 34 [33]). Segunda lectura — La corona de los santos me está esperando (2 Timoteo 4:6-8, 16-18). Evangelio — El publicano se quedaba atrás, se golpeaba el pecho, diciendo, “Dios mío, ten piedad de mí que soy un pecador” (Lucas 18:9-14). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario II © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

NO HACER COMPARACIONES ¿Cuántas veces hemos leído o escuchado acerca de alguien que se metió en problemas, incluso despedido de su empleo, por un roce con la ley? Mientras nuestras mentes “cristianas” nos dicen que nos apiademos de esa persona y que roguemos por ella, puede que una vocecita interior también esté diciendo: “Me alegro de que yo nunca haría algo así”. Y tal vez no lo haríamos. Pero, ¿hay algunas cosas que hacemos que no agradan a Dios? Las lecturas de hoy nos advierten no mirar tan atentamente a las maldades de otros que pasamos por alto nuestras propias debilidades y defectos. Cuando nos comparamos con las peores personas a nuestro alrededor, salimos bastante bien. Sin embargo, hay un peligro en usar la conducta ajena como medida para reflejar nuestras propias virtudes. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Día de la juventud (EE.UU.); Domingo Mundial de las Misiones Lunes: San Antonio María Claret Viernes: Santos Simón y Judas, apóstoles Sábado: Santa María Virgen

La Campaña Anual 2016-2017 del Obispo Comienza “Siempre Adelante

–Keep Moving Forward” Este es el tema de la Campaña Anual del Obispo que

comienza con el 50º Aniversario de la Diócesis de Fresno, Año 20016-2017.

Al celebrar el pasado, el presente y ver hacia el futuro nos regocijamos en el patrimonio de nuestra fe católica

en la Diócesis de Fresno, y nuestro espíritu misionero es renovado para seguir adelante. Financiando nuestros ministerios existentes y el desarrollo de los mismos es

esencial. Las cuatro áreas que dependen de su generosidad son: Seminaristas/Vocaciones; Catequesis; Ministerio de los Jóvenes /Jóvenes Adultos y el Ministerio

de Vida Familiar. El Sr Obispo Armando X. Ochoa les invita a participar a través de su don de tiempo, donación

monetaria y talentos. Por favor considere dar generosamente. ¡Gracias¡

Please remember our deceased loved ones and friends in a special way

throughout the month of November.

Your envelopes will be placed in the Sanctuary during each mass.

The souls of the just are in the hand of God