O P C M S We, the family of St. Angela Merici, a welcoming community with a rich heritage, live out our

Baptismal call to become the Body of Christ through Eucharist, Evangelization and Stewardship.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

PLEASE CHECK PARISH WEBSITE by appointment

Parish Office Staff:

Bookkeeper and Office Manager: Jeannette Marrujo, ext. 23

Director of Faith Formation and Liturgy Coordinator:

Jordan Lewis, ext. 25 Director of Liturgical Music and Choir:

Lana Poklad, ext. 26 SOAR & EM to the Homebound:

Betsy Messman, ext. 24, Maintenance Manager: Tommy Gomez, ext. 27

Parish Secretary: Lorie Ford, ext. 20

Preschool Director: Heather Diaz, 831.372.3555

St. Vincent de Paul Assistance Line: 831.915.0415

Office Hours: Please check the parish website for

updates and information. www.stangelamericipacificgrove.org

PARISH CLERGY Pastor: Very Rev. Father Peter Crivello, Vicar General, ext. 22.

In-Residence: Father Miguel Grajeda, Vicar for Clergy Deacon David Ford , Director of Diaconate & Ministry Formation

CELEBRATING SACRAMENTS:

BAPTISM Call the Parish Office, 655-4160

FAITH FORMATION K-8 Weekly Youth Classes, First Communion,

Confirmation, Small Christian Communities Contact: Jordan Lewis jordan@stangelamerici.org

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC OR

COMPLETING THEIR SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION Call Barbara Wright–277-9186

MARRIAGES*

Call the parish office-655-4160, ext 20 *Begin instruction six months before the intended

date of the wedding.

Lighthouse at 9th Street, Pacific Grove, California 93950 Office 146 8th Street, Telephone 655-4160 Fax 440-7450 Email: stangelachurch@stangelamerici.org www.stangelamericipacificgrove.org

Fourth Sunday

Of Easter

May 3, 2020

♦ Tuesday, May 5th - SVDP Food Cupboard in the parish small hall 1:00 - 2:30pm ♦ Thursday, May 7th - SVDP Food Cupboard in the parish small hall 1:00 - 2:30pm

Readings for May 4th - May 10th

Monday

Acts 11:1-18 Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18

Tuesday

11:19-26 Ps 87:1b-7 Jn 10:22-30

Wednesday

Acts 12:24 — 13:5a Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Jn 12:44-50

Thursday

Acts 13:13-25 Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27 Jn 13:16-20

Sunday Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

Friday

Acts 13:26-33 Ps 2:6-11ab Jn 14:1-6

Saturday Acts 13:44-52 Ps 98:1-4 Jn 14:7-14

FOOD CUPBOARD SCHEDULE

IN NEED OF A SHEPHERD For a while it was very fashionable to own pigs as pets. The publicity surrounding these creatures informed us that they were—contrary to their popular image—very clean animals, and also quite smart. Sad to say, sheep will most likely never enjoy this sort of domestic vogue. They are neither clean nor smart and are largely defenseless when left on their own, even in large numbers. The biblical image of us as the flock of sheep is not a particularly flattering one. Sheep without a shepherd are truly sad, because they most likely will perish either from their inability to fend for themselves or from their lack of defenses against predators. Placing ourselves in the heart of this unflattering image can reinforce our faith. Until we come to a profound realization of how much we need a shepherd, we cannot appreciate how deeply blessed we are to have been given a Shepherd, one who laid down his life for us and was raised to life eternal in the Spirit, so he might guide us and we might follow him in faith forever. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

First Reading — All peoples called by God will receive the gift of the Spirit if they repent and are bap-tized (Acts 2:14a, 36-41). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — Once we were like straying sheep; but now we have been returned to the shepherd, our guardian (1 Peter 2:20b-25). Gospel — The shepherd leads the sheep out into pastures of abundant life (John 10:1-10). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

COUNTING SHEEP

When at night you cannot sleep, talk to the Shepherd and stop counting sheep.

—Anonymous

THE ONE WHO KNOWS US BY NAME Today’s readings tell about the confusion and fear that followed Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. In Acts, the people ask, “What are we to do?” after they are reminded that they were part of the death of Jesus, who was Lord and Christ. In First Peter we are reminded of Jesus’ innocence. He did nothing to deserve the suffering and death that he experienced for us. Both the psalm and First Peter introduce the image of Jesus as shepherd but not in the usual way. We recognize this shepherd’s voice because he calls each of us by name. The confusion and fear we too often feel is calmed by the voice of the One who knows us by name.

WHAT ARE WE TO DO?

The readings describe that time when confused and frightened followers of Jesus looked to the apostles to tell them what to do after the Crucifixion and Resurrection. The answer seems simple. They must believe that Jesus, whom they crucified, is both Lord and Christ, both God and human. They must acknowledge their complicity in his death and seek forgiveness. They must be baptized. In First Peter the standard for their behavior is Jesus’ behavior. Jesus, though free from sin himself, bore our sins and returned no insult or threat. Peter introduces the image of the shepherd who is the guardian of us who have gone astray. The Gospel emphasizes not the shepherd’s leadership but that we are called by name.

LISTEN FOR YOUR NAME

The emphasis in John’s Gospel is not on the leadership of the shepherd. The focus is specifically on the Voice of the shepherd. We listen for the shepherd who call us by name. We are not called to follow passively. We are called to recognize our name when it is spoken. We are to listen so that we can hear the Voice of the One who know who we truly are - not the external, transient realities like “I am a doctor” or “I am a mother.” Our real name known to our Creator is much more than the roles we fill or the work we do. If my name is who I truly am, then I must listen for the One who calls me ‘forgiven” and “merciful” and “beloved.” For this is my true name. This is my true nature.

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Thank you to all who have contributed to our Parish Annual Mission Appeal.

Oh, so close!

Only $13,397.00 to go!

$110,000

$100,000

$90,000

$80,000

$70,000

$60,000

$50,000

$40,000

$30,000

$20,000

$10,000

Parish Family AMA Goal is $109,500.00

223/850 households have helped

to support the ministries of the Diocese and of the

parish. We are grateful!

Let’s keep up the

Momentum!

Remember we have a generous donor who will match our Parish Family Goal.

$96,103.00

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS May 3rd, 2020 Diocese of Monterey On this day, the Holy Father asks all Catholics to intercede for vocations. Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life? • Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead. • Keep our parish priests and deacons in your prayers throughout the week. • Encourage your children, grandchildren, or other young people to consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister. ∗ Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to respond to God’s call.

MRYVocations@gmail.com // (831) 373-4345

Electronic Giving Open your heart without opening your checkbook Electric Giving is an easier, more secure way to make your regular contributions to our Church through automated giving. Reasons to sign up for Electronic Giving: No need to write checks or bring cash to Church. Peace-of-mind knowing that the Church is receiving your contribution even if you are unable to attend Mass. More secure than checks knowing that the Church is receiving your contribution even if you are unable to attend Mass. More secure than checks. All contributions are recorded for you on your bank statement with date of settlement. IT COSTS YOU NOTHING and you can stop at any time if your financial situation changes!

Authorization forms are available upon request.

Contact Jeannette Marrujo in the parish office

at (831) 655-4160 or email: Jeannette@stangelamerici.org

Food items can be dropped at the parish small hall, 10th street side door, on Tuesdays and Thursdays

from 1:00 -2:30 pm, as someone from svdp will pick it up. Thank you for your help, contributions and

generosity!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD CUPBOARD NEWS

Do you need some assistance with shopping, picking up of items or materials; or just about anything in which you could use some assistance?

Thank you, Thank you, to all who are helping with money donations and/or food donations, time and talent! St. Vincent de Paul is very grateful that you all help them continue to hand out food to

those in need at this very challenging and difficult time.

If you can help…

∗ Food donations like canned beans and vegetables. hearty soups, cereals, puddings, cakes, pasta, and most non-perishable items, are still very

much appreciated.

∗ Monetary donations are also appreciated. You may mail your check to our Parish office;

however, please make your check out to St. V incent de Paul, and in the memo area please write ‘food

cupboard’.

“I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do.”

-Jana Stanfield

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS

It is with continued appreciation and thanksgiving to those who continue to support weekly St. Angela

Merici parish. The donations are very appreciated. Weekly donations go to allowing the parish to

continue and maintain through this difficult time, to support our various ministries, and to assist in paying

operating expenses.

Donations may be mailed to our address: St. Angela Merici Catholic Church

146 8th Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Or, you can also go to the parish website: www.stangelamericipacificgrove.org. and click - Distance Giving, which will link you to ways to give. Once this pandemic is under control and we get word that we are able to once again gather together to worship together, celebrate our beautiful liturgies, and go to our church to pray...we will be ready

because of your continuing support through this difficult time. Thank you!

WEEKLY COLLECTION from April 26, 2020 Weekly Budgeted Goal : $ 6,178.00 Weekly Actual Collection: $ 3,035.00 Donations are appreciated!

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before

starting to improve the world.”

― Anne Frank

Please keep in your prayers

Sat

8:00a

5:00p

+ +

Eddie Da Silva - Orlando & Hildeberta Garcia & Family Frank Crivello - Anthony Gallaro & Fran Avila

Sun

8:00a

10:00a

Noon

+ + + + + + +

First Responders, Nurses and their families Peter, Angela, Eleanor and Jack Balesteri Manuel Azevedo - Joe & Fatima Melo Family Sally Jane Amoroso - Marianne Powers Eddie Da Silva - Orlando& Hildeberta Garcia & Family Jose Silveira - Leonor Azevedo Eileen Sutor - Shammas Family

Tues

8:00a + Jose Silveira - Bobbie Morrison

Wed

8:00a +

Msgr. Joseph Stieger (former Pastor) -JL

Thurs

8:00a + Sally Amoroso - Bobbie Morrison

Fri

8:00a + + +

Eddie Da Silva - St. Angela Parish Community Robert Pankratz - St. Angela Parish Community Louis Oven - Stana Oven

Sat

8:00a

5:00p

+ + +

Jovita Martin de Cabrera - St. Angela Merici Parish Eddie Da Silva - Jose & Delores Silveira Lucila Costa - Children

Sun

8:00a

10:00a

12:00p

+ + + + + +

For those suffering with Coronavirus Peter, Angela, Eleanor and Jack Balesteri Margarida Azevedo & Ann Melo - Joe and Fatima Melo Family Bob Haney - Marianne Powers Mary A. Amaral - AnnaMarie Amaral Silva Maria Rosa Silvs - Oldemiro M. Silva Family Eddie Da Silva - Antonio

Alexandre, Rachael & Family

Butch Albrecht Baby Aleman

Juanita Alvarez Marie Andrade Stacy Andrews David Avnaim

Connie Bettencourt Bobbe Brawn

George Brewster Salome Cabral

Gabrielle Canadas Usha Canning Michael Carlos

Josh Carter Gino Castro

Manuel Costa Melissa Czarnzecki Angelica DeSando

Michael Dicus Moojan Donaldson

Gregory Dow John Dugan

Jimmy Espinoza Debbie Fishell Eric Fossmark Julie Forrest Peg Gerba

Stephanie Hansen Don R. Harris

Gordon Hazard Katie Head

William Hovis Freida Jimenez

Marilyn Kistner Eileen Klein Zooey Lober

Dora Lordmann Enrigue Lopez Jim Maenner

Paul Jacob Marques Lisa Martinez

Martha Martinez Jaime McGuire Judy Mollner

Rosemary O’Dowd Corey O’Halloran William Parham

Karen Perry James Pond

Theresa Ramsey Valeria Rangel

Ralph Rodenbaugh Adriana Roelough

Dee Romig F. G. Satterthwaite

Carolyn Schenk Charles A. Schenk

Mickey Scornaienchi Norrine Shively

St. Angela parishioners Mandi Stenstrom

Mary Telles Scott Terry Clara Torres

Stephanie Watson Ryan Thomas Wells

James Wilson Robin Zaruba

Mass Intentions for the week of May 2nd - May 10th

Please pray for these intentions in your weekly prayer.

REMEMBER MASS INTENTIONS

Mass intentions may be phoned into the parish office during the hours of 9:00am - 2:00pm.

You may mail your donation to the parish office,

146 8th St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Please know that Fr. Peter does say his private Mass each morning and the daily intentions are remembered in his Mass, as well as keeping you

all in prayer.

Bulletin No. 913160 St. Angela Merici Pacific Grove, CA (831) 655-4160 Contact: Lorie Ford Special Instructions: